September 1, 2016 For a while after the local elections in August, it looked like the South African rand had finally reversed out of its downward path and had turned a corner. Foreign investors were…
Is the state capture plan wholly out of his hands now? JUSTICE MALALA 06 SEPTEMBER 2016 President Jacob Zuma has not been captured by the Gupta family – or any other entity. He does not…
POLITICS LIVE: Trevor Manuel warns: Arrest of Gordhan will ‘destroy this economy’ Tuesday, August 23 2016 Trevor Manuel warns: Arrest of Gordhan will ‘destroy this economy’ Former finance minister, Trevor Manuel, has come to the…
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By Staff WriterAugust 8, 2016 Political commentator Justice Malala says that urban dwelling black intellectuals, dubbed “the clever blacks” by Jacob Zuma, have exacted their revenge on the president following the results of the 2016…
Zuma is a man of laughter and banter, but lacks substance or conviction except when it comes to lining his and his family‘s pockets JUSTICE MALALA 23 NOVEMBER 2015 President Jacob Zuma – PICTURE: AFP…
The world is closely watching South Africa’s upcoming elections, deeming them “the most closely contested since white minority rule ended in 1994”. By Katy Scott – August 1, 2016 Image Credits: @MYANC All eyes are…
BY NEELS BLOM, 01 AUGUST 2016, 05:46 Pravin Gordhan. Picture: THE TIMES FINANCE Minister Pravin Gordhan has in the minds of cogent South Africans established himself as a bit of a hero. Thus elevated, it…
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