Author: Bongani Mdakane

Columnists

Greedy salary thieves destroy SA economy

The state of the economy in the country is declining because of failed policies, bad governance and clueless leaders who are salary thieves at the taxpayers’ expenses.... Read more.
Business

BBC roasts Solidarity for calling on white businesses to defy law

The Black Business Council (BBC) has condemned trade union Solidarity for encouraging white-owned businesses to defy government’s approved policy on black... Read more.
News

Methodist priest finally buried after non-stop court drama

After the drama filled with postponements and court interdicts, the late Methodist reverend Mthuthuzeli Ndlaku has finally been laid to rest. Ndlaku, who was clergyman... Read more.
Kabelo Gwamanda keeps his job
Politics

Motion of no confidence filed against mayor of Johannesburg

ActionSA wants Kabelo Gwamanda, the mayor of the City of Johannesburg, removed from office. The party’s chairperson in Gauteng and ActionSA caucus leader Funzi... Read more.
Business

Continental free trade to enhance economic integration in Africa

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which has been implemented by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is a gateway to economic... Read more.
Politics

ActionSA threatens Mantashe with legal action over zama zamas

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has threatened to take legal action against Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe. Mashaba said on Tuesday that... Read more.
Politics

DA alarmed by mismanagement of Saldanha Bay harbour

The DA claims the Department of Public Works’ mismanagement of the Saldanha Bay harbour is placing 3 000 jobs and a R450-million economy at risk. Sello Seitlholo,... Read more.
Absa CEO exits
Business

Banking giant gives thumbs up to landmark B-BBEE transaction

Previously disadvantaged participants and thousands of Absa employees will benefit as shareholders in the landmark broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE)... Read more.
Business

Construction mafia circles Tembisa Plaza revamp site

The renovation of the multi-million rands Tembisa Plaza, which was halted when residents , ward councillors and local business forums demanded to benefit from the... Read more.
Kenny Kunene
Politics

Former Pio Trans boss fails to stop Kenny Kunene in his tracks

ANC-aligned advocate Nomazotsho Memani failed to interdict the City of Johannesburg member of mayoral committee of transport Kenny Kunene and eight others at the... Read more.