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South Africa’s passport power ranking climbs two places and is now 53 of 227

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South Africa’s passport power ranking climbs two places and is now 53 of 227

By Ferial Haffajee

As Stage 6 hits, Pravin Gordhan could be next through the swing doors

POWER CRISIS

As Stage 6 hits, Pravin Gordhan could be next through the swing doors

By Ferial Haffajee

Minister Dlamini Zuma should make the obvious move and step down from Cabinet

REFLECTION

Minister Dlamini Zuma should make the obvious move and step down from Cabinet

By Ferial Haffajee

Joburg mayor pleads for rolling blackout reprieve as one-third of city grid collapses

POWER CRISIS

Joburg mayor pleads for rolling blackout reprieve as one-third of city grid collapses

By Ferial Haffajee

Ace’s advocate formed part of Section 89 Ramaphosa impeachment panel – does it matter?

PHALA PHALA SCANDAL

Ace’s advocate formed part of Section 89 Ramaphosa impeachment panel – does it matter?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Ferial Haffajee

Despite Arthur Fraser’s evidence labelled as ‘hearsay’, the spymaster checkmated Ramaphosa

PHALA PHALA SCANDAL

Despite Arthur Fraser’s evidence labelled as ‘hearsay’, the spymaster checkmated Ramaphosa

By Ferial Haffajee

Joburg Roads Agency lowered job qualifications and boosted salary level for CEO with fake doctorate

BOGUS STREET CRED

Joburg Roads Agency lowered job qualifications and boosted salary level for CEO with fake doctorate

By Ferial Haffajee

Johannesburg Roads Agency CEO Tshepo Mahanuke placed on special leave pending ‘re-authentication’ of credentials

QUESTIONABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Johannesburg Roads Agency CEO Tshepo Mahanuke placed on special leave pending ‘re-authentication’ of credentials

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

High court declares Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse’s removal unconstitutional and invalid

COUNCIL CRISIS

High court declares Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse’s removal unconstitutional and invalid

By Ferial Haffajee

South Africa has an embedded ‘cross-cutting matrix of corruption’ says Ferial Haffajee at ‘Days of Zondo’ launch

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South Africa has an embedded ‘cross-cutting matrix of corruption’ says Ferial Haffajee at ‘Days of Zondo’ launch

By Victoria O’Regan

How to cut the Eskom cord – your Stage 6 questions answered

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

How to cut the Eskom cord – your Stage 6 questions answered

By Ferial Haffajee, Sahra Heuwel and Janet Heard

The Second Coming — what’s behind Jacob Zuma’s return to ANC elective lists?

EXPLAINER

The Second Coming — what’s behind Jacob Zuma’s return to ANC elective lists?

By Ferial Haffajee

Days of Zondo: Mission accomplished

BEHIND-THE-BOOK

Days of Zondo: Mission accomplished

By Fran Beighton

Days of Zondo: The fight for freedom from corruption

Book Excerpt

Days of Zondo: The fight for freedom from corruption

By Ferial Haffajee

Johannesburg plans a two-stage reduction of Eskom power cuts by buying more private power, starting in October

ROLLING BLACKOUTS

Johannesburg plans a two-stage reduction of Eskom power cuts by buying more private power, starting in October

By Ferial Haffajee

Council meeting cancelled in bid to stop one-seat councillor Colleen Makhubele’s Johannesburg power grab

METRO POLITICS

Council meeting cancelled in bid to stop one-seat councillor Colleen Makhubele’s Johannesburg power grab

By Ferial Haffajee

SA can no longer be held to ransom by ANC factional politics, says new book by country’s top thinkers

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SA can no longer be held to ransom by ANC factional politics, says new book by country’s top thinkers

By Victoria O’Regan

Journalist Karyn Maughan takes us inside SA’s dodgy nuclear deal with Russia’s Rosatom

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Journalist Karyn Maughan takes us inside SA’s dodgy nuclear deal with Russia’s Rosatom

By Karabo Mafolo

How to Get Over Being Young: A Rough Guide to life after 50

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How to Get Over Being Young: A Rough Guide to life after 50

By Unknown Author

Spike in political protest in South Africa ‘reflects ANC’s internal struggles for power’

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Spike in political protest in South Africa ‘reflects ANC’s internal struggles for power’

By Victoria O’Regan

State Capture Report praised for presenting compelling evidence that could lead to prosecutions

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State Capture Report praised for presenting compelling evidence that could lead to prosecutions

By Suné Payne