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Sazini Mojapelo

By Sazini Mojapelo

Transforming justice — the urgent need for reforms in South Africa’s gender-based violence response

24 October 2024

Busi Mkhwebane quits EFF to ‘rest’, after earlier claiming she would 'never betray the fighters'

FIGHT AND FLIGHT

Busi Mkhwebane quits EFF to ‘rest’, after earlier claiming she would 'never betray the fighters'

By Suné Payne

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (14 October 2024)

Articles

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (14 October 2024)

By Unknown Author

MK Party Skosana's latest ‘Cyber bully’ revelation against Public Protector CEO calls for sanction

EDITORIAL

MK Party Skosana's latest ‘Cyber bully’ revelation against Public Protector CEO calls for sanction

By Marianne Thamm

Gcaleka vs Mkhwebane — Public Protector clashes with impeached predecessor over ‘disrespect’, ‘threats’

PARLIAMENT

Gcaleka vs Mkhwebane — Public Protector clashes with impeached predecessor over ‘disrespect’, ‘threats’

By Suné Payne

Yet another slapdown for Mkhwebane as judge dismisses ‘absurd’ bid for R10m gratuity

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Yet another slapdown for Mkhwebane as judge dismisses ‘absurd’ bid for R10m gratuity

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Mkhwebane resorts to crude nativism and attack on judiciary after SCA defeat

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Mkhwebane resorts to crude nativism and attack on judiciary after SCA defeat

By Marianne Thamm

Public Protector blames Correctional Services for prolonging Thabo Bester escape

GROUNDUP

Public Protector blames Correctional Services for prolonging Thabo Bester escape

By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn for GroundUp

The SA Human Rights Commission’s misguided quest to have its directives made binding

GOVERNMENT REGIMES OP-ED

The SA Human Rights Commission’s misguided quest to have its directives made binding

By Dan Mafora and Sfiso Benard Nxumalo

Zukiswa Pikoli

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Disgraced Mkhwebane should pay back money, not expect to get more

25 August 2024

Paying Mkhwebane a R10m gratuity would reward ‘constitutional delinquency’, court hears

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Paying Mkhwebane a R10m gratuity would reward ‘constitutional delinquency’, court hears

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Mkhwebane’s impeachment is ‘legally’ irrelevant to her R10m gratuity claim, argues Dali Mpofu

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Mkhwebane’s impeachment is ‘legally’ irrelevant to her R10m gratuity claim, argues Dali Mpofu

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Top Gauteng hospital appointments queried after Public Protector finding

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Top Gauteng hospital appointments queried after Public Protector finding

By Michelle Banda

Protecting chapter 9 institutions and the critical role they play in strengthening democracy

CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY OPED

Protecting chapter 9 institutions and the critical role they play in strengthening democracy

By Sithuthukile Mkhize and Lulama Madyaka

Public Protector releases damning report on authorities’ handling of gender-based violence complaints

GROUNDUP

Public Protector releases damning report on authorities’ handling of gender-based violence complaints

By Marecia Damons for GroundUp

ATM leader believes party’s intense Phala Phala performance in Parliament will woo voters

ROAD TO 2024 ELECTIONS

ATM leader believes party’s intense Phala Phala performance in Parliament will woo voters

By Queenin Masuabi

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (22 April 2024)

Articles

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (22 April 2024)

By Unknown Author

Ramaphosa cleared again by Public Protector on allegations of misconduct

PP REPORTS

Ramaphosa cleared again by Public Protector on allegations of misconduct

By Daily Maverick Reporter

Public Protector Gcaleka believes SA needs a courageous response to corruption

HUMAN DECENCY

Public Protector Gcaleka believes SA needs a courageous response to corruption

By Takudzwa Pongweni

This week — 2024 Budget speech, World Day of Social Justice and public lecture on ‘Understanding Polycrisis’

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH — 19-24 FEBRUARY

This week — 2024 Budget speech, World Day of Social Justice and public lecture on ‘Understanding Polycrisis’

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Seelan Naidoo and Lydia Plaatjies

By Seelan Naidoo and Lydia Plaatjies

What lurks beneath the school placement fiasco in the Western Cape

11 February 2024