Author: Mawande Amashabalala

Cabinet ministers flying economy class
Politics

Thoko Didiza tells John Steenhuisen: ‘You are a slow learner’

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s attempts at drumming up good PR for his party in the GNU administration by appearing to be doing something has ended in... Read more.
Jacob Zuma
Politics

Zuma defends the ‘ANC of our ancestors’

Former ANC president Jacob Zuma has seemingly accepted his expulsion from the ANC after the period to appeal lapsed without him exercising his right to challenge... Read more.
Gwede Mantashe
News

Mantashe, Ramokgopa battle for control of the Central Energy Fund 

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delaying the issuing of the proclamations on separation of powers following a reconfigured national executive, spurring a turf war between... Read more.
Zweli Mkhize
News

Mkhize breaks silence on VBS chairman’s witness statement

Former ANC treasurer general Dr Zweli Mkhize has broken his silence about his knowledge of the ANC’s dealings with the now defunct VBS Mutual Bank in an exclusive... Read more.
Shivambu leaves the EFF
Politics

‘I will die EFF, even alone,’ says Malema as Shivambu joins MK

The departure of EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu is not the end of the world for the red brigade. This is according to party leader Julius Malema, who has welcomed... Read more.
Mageba Megalight adds new twist in SIU, Eskom and Koko saga
National, News, Politics

Mageba Megalight adds new twist in SIU, Eskom and Koko saga

A subcontractor who was ejected “corruptly” in a business deal between Eskom and an engineering multinational has threatened to add more legal woes for the national... Read more.
Wessels Morweng
News

MEC distances himself from ANC ‘close comrades’ charged with rape

North West MEC for community safety and transport management Wessels Morweng has distanced himself from two ANCYL “friends” who have been charged with rape.... Read more.