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Intervention: Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, left, and his deputy Zuko Godlimpi believe a sustainable solution can be found to prevent Tongaat Hulett from being liquidated, thus preventing a devastating ripple effect across the economy. Photos: Supplied
BUSINESS

Tau leads drive to save Tongaat Hulett

The government says the ailing company is a crucial player in South Africa’s sugar value chain and its demise would have ‘far-reaching and devastating consequences’ for the sector

  • Brian Sokutu
7 min read
Battle: Sibongile Vilakazi, former chair of the development agency, has clashed with MEC Tasneem Motara. Photo: Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images
ANTHEA PLATT

MEC’s iron fist flattens governance at Gauteng economic agencies

Tasneem Motara has dissolved two boards in as many months, leaving the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and the Gauteng Gambling Board virtually rudderless

  • Sarah Smit
  • Anathi Madubela
8 min read
Defence and democracy are not strange bedfellows; they are mutually reinforcing and interdependent and should be managed and treated as such. (AFP)
ARMS CONTROL

Defence and democracy are good bedfellows

The M&G needs to acknowledge the strides made by, and the leadership of, the government and the defence industry in the field of arms control

  • Simphiwe Hamilton
3 min read