Jacob Zuma’s tax records, a love letter to Joburg and SA fails to take a stand at a top Antarctic meeting – all in the Weekend Wrap.
On 26 April, author and journalist Jacques Pauw published a series of articles in News24 that dismissed private intelligence reports on the Eskom crime cartels as ‘outlandish conspiracy theories’. On 1 June, a practising advocate, former police superintendent and author of key textbooks for the SA Police Service (SAPS) released a legal opinion that concluded the opposite. So, what will the security cluster do about it now?
By Kevin Bloom
Despite the Constitutional Court decision on disclosing taxpayer information, there’s a risk the law will continue to shield most public representatives from the scrutiny of their finances and tax affairs.
By Pierre de Vos
On Tuesday, diplomats rose to their feet after a stirring speech by a youth campaigner at the opening session of the 45th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Helsinki. Sitting shoulder to shoulder with their Russian counterparts, South Africa’s treaty officials remained frozen to their seats.
By Tiara Walters
Despite the Constitutional Court decision on disclosing taxpayer information, there’s a risk the law will continue to shield most public representatives from the scrutiny of their finances and tax affairs.
By Pierre de Vos
On Tuesday, diplomats rose to their feet after a stirring speech by a youth campaigner at the 45th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Helsinki. Sitting shoulder to shoulder with their Russian counterparts, South Africa’s treaty officials remained frozen to their seats.
By Tiara Walters
Madagascar goes to presidential elections in November with its slim prospects of change resting on a judoka.
By Peter Fabricius
Henry Kissinger has just turned 100 and he continues to focus attention on big issues.
By J Brooks Spector
Many ward councillors are at the end of their tethers. Joburg is likely simply too far gone. I don’t need to tell you that — it is visible everywhere.
By David Potter
A young woman’s determination is taking her from an impoverished part of the Eastern Cape city to training at a high-end resort in Mauritius.
By Estelle Ellis
Investment banker Mark Barnes and Business Maverick editor Tim Cohen unwrap the news. A new edition of StandUp!Business midweek, every week.
AI is increasingly being deployed to try to limit the devastation caused by the effects of the climate crisis. For search engine company Google, this effort has culminated in the Flood Hub.
By Onke Ngcuka
Craig Wapnick and farmer Gary Green are two men with an unusual mission: to combine mountain biking with economic empowerment.
By Mark Heywood
The Highgate pub shooting on 1 May 1993 left five dead and seven injured. Over in a matter of seconds, the violent incident would leave Karl Weber with unanswered questions and a lifetime of struggle.
By Shaun Smillie
The Highgate pub shooting on 1 May 1993 left five dead and seven injured. Over in a matter of seconds, the violent incident would leave Karl Weber with unanswered questions and a lifetime of struggle.
By Shaun Smillie
Craig Wapnick and farmer Gary Green are two men with an unusual mission: to combine mountain biking with economic empowerment.
By Mark Heywood
Spoiler: A South African flower won again.
By Sarah Hoek
I have a small handful of signature recipes, and this is a hybrid version of my Parmesan gem squash, adapted to be finished in an air fryer.
By Tony Jackman
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