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Can the party construct a narrative that acknowledges its past while speaking to the aspirations of a diverse and changing society? Its ability to do so may depend on its willingness to engage with the discomfort of its own history and the expectations of its evolving constituency
Ramaphosa must now turn to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which faces allegations of corporate governance failures similar to the PIC case. The latest concerns are around the IDC’s investment in the R2.1 billion Club Med Tinley Leisure resort deal, a luxury tourism development on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast
The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties
Transnet and Prasa face financial, operational and governance challenges despite recovery efforts
The NSPCA and EMS Foundation have been admitted as intervening respondents in a High Court case that could determine whether the Minister is legally required to set export quotas for lion bones and related products from captive breeding operations
Each unaddressed attack undermines the UN’s legitimacy and reinforces perceptions of impotence
Moving beyond traditional campaigns, Williams and Luckin champion “story-doing,” creating work that interrupts culture, sparks dialogue, and drives meaningful societal change
A quiet mountain crossing is forming a corridor from the Great Lakes toward southern Africa
In a pivotal ruling, the Judicial Service Commission declares Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct, highlighting serious concerns about judicial conduct and accountability.
The suspension of City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi has cast scrutiny on his opulent lifestyle, including his fleet of luxury vehicles and properties reportedly valued at R36m. He is expected to testify at the Madlanga Commission on alleged tender rigging.
A special Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting on the SIU investigation into controversial streetlight contracts will be held behind closed doors, even as the national Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister vows oversight and accountability.
The Khampepe inquiry highlights serious challenges faced by Truth and Reconciliation Commission officials, including direct threats and organised surveillance by those seeking to avoid prosecution.
Julius Malema’s five-year sentence for discharging a firearm in Mdantsane in 2018 has drawn mixed reactions, with AfriForum lauding the court while legal experts think the charges were politically motivated.
The City of Johannesburg is facing escalating scrutiny after DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille said she and other public representatives were blocked from conducting an oversight visit at the abandoned Metro Centre – where thousands of planning records remain locked inside the condemned building without a clear recovery plan.
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Following public outcry over the ‘rotten egg’ smell across Gauteng, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is in the process of a legislative overhaul to classify hydrogen sulphide as a primary pollutant.
Personal trainer Stanislav Stamenov, wanted in Romania for drug trafficking, has been ordered to be released by the high court after six weeks in detention. This follows a Daily Maverick exposé revealing that he was working at a Cape Town gym while flagged as an international fugitive.
Manchester City will welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 19 April, with the clash serving as a six-pointer for both clubs as the Premier League title race heats up to volcanic levels.