Author: Jo Mangaliso Mdhlela

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National Empowerment Fund (NEF)v
News

NEF sets aside R1.2bn to invest in black business

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has approved R1.2-billion worth of investments to support businesses owned and managed by black South Africans. At least R692-million... Read more.
Mike Tyson fight
Sports

What’s rusty Iron Mike seeking to prove in the fight?

The boxing world is abuzz with many questions. What is the point? What is Mike Tyson – this washed-up pugilist – trying to prove? Whatever it is he seeks to... Read more.
African Bank’s transformation will realise founder’s dream
Business

African Bank’s transformation will realise founder’s dream

The amalgamation of three banks – African Bank, Grindrod Bank and Ubank – will place African Bank in a better position to play a strong and meaningful role in... Read more.
Second honorary doctorate for marketing doyen Thebe Ikalafeng
News

‘DA has shot itself in the foot by burning the flag’

Renowned brand strategist Thebe Ikalafeng warns that the DA has positioned itself against the country’s populace and must now reap the fruits of its undoing by... Read more.
Will second coming of Mbeki save the ANC as it seeks to stay in power?
Editorial

Will second coming of Mbeki save the ANC as it seeks to stay in power? 

Former president Thabo Mbeki for a long time has been operating in the quiet, mostly in the background, keeping a low political profile.  His demise at the ANC... Read more.
A people’s champ adored all round 
Sports

A people’s champ adored all round 

If it is true, is it not odd that a famous sports personality of the stature of Dingaan “The Rose” Thobela, a former three-time world champion nogal, could be... Read more.
Politicians should stay clear of banking – Letjane 
Business

Politicians should stay clear of banking – Letjane 

Politicians should disabuse themselves of seeking to run banks, and this enthusiasm should be left in private hands, with political leaders focusing their energy... Read more.
‘ANC has know-how and will to make SA prosperous’ 
News

‘ANC has know-how and will to make SA prosperous’ 

No other political party has the capacity to transform the economy, only the ANC has the vision and wherewithal to achieve this feat, Deputy Minister of Cooperative... Read more.