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Kasrils says he warned ANC about factions using spooks
The report, released on Saturday by President Cyril Ramaphosa, details how the intelligence services were used to advance Jacob Zuma’s interests
Ramaphosa announces special SIU tribunal to fast-track recovery of state funds
President Ramaphosa has established a Special Investigating Unit Special Tribunal, in an effort to fast track the recovery of funds lost to the state
City of CT to act against security company, #ReclaimClifton protesters
Beach-goers were told to leave Clifton beach by PPA guards last Sunday, two days before Christmas
Elections set for May, final registration weekend in January — IEC
The 2019 elections will take place in May 8, 15, 22, or 29 while the final voter registration weekend is set for the end of January, the IEC says
EFF denies AfriForum asset forfeiture claims
On Sunday, AfriForum said it had obtained a warrant from the high court to seize the moveable assets of EFF CIC Julius Malema and his party
Gigaba says tape of ‘sexual nature’ used in blackmail attempts against him
The minister has apologised to his family and the South African public for the ‘pain and embarrassment’ that the circulation of the video will cause
M&G interviews David van Rooyen’s Twitter imposter
Van Rooyen’s only act as finance minister was to have a go at his imposter on social media. Sarah Evans chats to "David".
Van Rooyen: No deals signed while I was finance chief
David van Rooyen has dismissed cynical speculation that he approved any deals, particularly with regards to SAA, while serving as finance minister.
Pravin Gordhan: We will win the trust of South Africans
In his first press conference since being reappointed finance minister, Gordhan has pledged to ensure "sound fiscal management".
‘You can’t pin silicosis on all of us’
This week it was the mining companies’ turn to tell the court why they can’t be held responsible for the suffering of thousands of former mineworkers.
A permanent job is hard to find
Precarious work is becoming the norm as bosses increase their levels of exploitation.
Sources of party funding to remain private – court rules
But a minority judgment would have granted My Vote Counts’s wish to see Parliament pass legislation giving citizens fair access to party funding info.
Government to meet steel industry players
A task team formed to curb job losses in the steel industry is expected to meet with government in the next two weeks.
Public sector unions on a carousel
Two splinter groups have parted ways with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union, claiming abuse of funds.