Author: Jo Mangaliso Mdhlela

Columns

Idea of these two cosying up to each other obnoxious 

How would African ancestors, our forebears, judge us as black people if we were to support former oppressors to win the May 29 general election?  If this were to... Read more.
New licensing system
Business, News

New licensing system unlocks mineral resources 

The new mining rights applications system of unlocking the mining industry to as many players as possible marks a major turn of fortunes for the industry, resulting... Read more.
Unions march to different tunes ahead of elections 
News

Unions march to different tunes ahead of elections 

South Africa’s major trade -union federations are divided over who their members should vote for in Wednesday’s national and provincial elections.  While Cosatu,... Read more.
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.