Country diary: what to watch this week
By-elections in Mpumalanga, parliament's police and RAF probes, vehicle sales and gold reserves: what to expect.…
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The political muscle behind South Africa’s mobile giants
A new Open Secrets report alleges that South Africa’s biggest mobile firms have used political ties to protect their interests across Africa — raising…
The week ahead: Paul Mashatile in parliament
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How red tape throttled Remgro’s township fibre plan
The company’s CEO, Jannie Durand, has revealed how bureaucracy is throttling South African business…
The week ahead: Mkhwanazi saga still centre stage
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
Behind the economic thinking of Paul Mashatile
How does Deputy President Paul Mashatile believe the economy should be run? Pieter du Toit delves into the question in this extract from his…
‘We are not going to be used as pawns’ – Business for South Africa
Is the organisation being drafted in to help fix the ANC’s messes in the city of Joburg? Chair Martin Kingston says no…
The week ahead: Madlanga commission back in action
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
Much ado: Can Maimane, Zibi and De Lille’s party make a difference?
Can three centrist parties with a combined 1% reshape South Africa’s political landscape?…
The week ahead: RAF inquiry hits the road
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
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