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EXCLUSIVE: DA paid Dubai-based consultancy more than R7.7m to run its GNU operation
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST?

EXCLUSIVE: DA paid Dubai-based consultancy more than R7.7m to run its GNU operation

Ryan Coetzee helped negotiate the DA into the GNU while serving as CEO of an international political and corporate advisory company. Three months later, the DA hired that company under a confidential contract to manage its transition to government.

By Rebecca Davis
ANALYSIS

There’s a big orange asterisk on Trump’s latest 12.5% tariff on South African goods

By Lindsey Schutters
There’s a big orange asterisk on Trump’s latest 12.5% tariff on South African goods
WEEKEND WRAP

Babita Deokaran’s revenge, Andrea Johnson’s potential end, and SA’s teacher shortage

By Daily Maverick
Babita Deokaran’s revenge, Andrea Johnson’s potential end, and SA’s teacher shortage
MADLANGA COMMISSION

‘Sick’ businessman Suliman Carrim definitely visited Cape Town mall

By Caryn Dolley
‘Sick’ businessman Suliman Carrim definitely visited Cape Town mall
PHALA PHALA FALLOUT

Ramaphosa wins court bid to block impeachment inquiry, sparing him ‘inherent humiliation’

By Victoria O’Regan
Ramaphosa wins court bid to block impeachment inquiry, sparing him ‘inherent humiliation’
Xenophobia means higher interest rates, less investment and fewer jobs
OPINIONISTA

Xenophobia means higher interest rates, less investment and fewer jobs

By Sim Tshabalala
Mzwandile Stick: From New Brighton to double rugby world champion
HIS STORY

Mzwandile Stick: From New Brighton to double rugby world champion

By Yanga Sibembe
Lumepay launches institutional-grade cross-border payment solutions for African businesses
SPONSORED CONTENT

Lumepay launches institutional-grade cross-border payment solutions for African businesses

By Lumepay
From teammates to family: South Africa’s young spellers shine on the world stage
WORD WARRIORS

From teammates to family: South Africa’s young spellers shine on the world stage

By Siyabonga Goni
Chauke cleared for takeoff as possible replacement for NPA head Andy Mothibi
THE COMEBACK

Chauke cleared for takeoff as possible replacement for NPA head Andy Mothibi

By Marianne Thamm
I paid Mapisa-Nqakula hundreds of thousands after landing R79m deal, witness tells court
CORRUPTION TRIAL

I paid Mapisa-Nqakula hundreds of thousands after landing R79m deal, witness tells court

By Nonkululeko Njilo
What’s the Buzz?
CARTOON

What’s the Buzz?

By Stephen Francis and Rico
SPONSORED CONTENT

The Thucydides Trap: Ancient Greek lessons for modern markets

By Old Mutual Investment Group
The Thucydides Trap: Ancient Greek lessons for modern markets
STATES OF CAPTURE ANALYSIS

Andrea Johnson’s potential end: Idac boss admits colleagues ‘misinformed’ her in Crime Intelligence scandal

By Caryn Dolley
Andrea Johnson’s potential end: Idac boss admits colleagues ‘misinformed’ her in Crime Intelligence scandal
‘POLITICS OF FEAR’

Mcebisi Jonas: Non-state actors’ hand in Afrophobia reveals deep governance failures

By Diana Neille
Mcebisi Jonas: Non-state actors’ hand in Afrophobia reveals deep governance failures
DANGLING A CARROT

Plea deal on the table for Nelson Mandela Bay’s deputy mayor

By Riaan Marais
SPONSORED CONTENT

Tackling food security through partnership and collective action

By Woolworths
OPINIONISTA

Workplace burnout will persist without meaningful organisational change

By Akona Anati Zibonti
GOVERNANCE TURMOIL

David Masondo steps down as chair of embattled PIC ‘in the interests of stability’

By Daily Maverick
Joburg refers R4.07bn misconduct cases for probe but withholds officials’ names, details
FUNDING FALLOUT

Joburg refers R4.07bn misconduct cases for probe but withholds officials’ names, details

The City of Johannesburg has referred R4.07-billion in alleged financial misconduct cases for investigation as pressure mounts over governance failures and withheld funding.

By Anna Cox
RUNNING ON EMPTY

Just 49 days of cash left — austerity measures introduced in the Bay

By Andisa Bonani and Estelle Ellis
PROGRESS OR PR

Joburg’s inner-city ‘clean-up’: residents split on whether Morero’s campaign has worked

By Bheki C. Simelane
OPINIONISTA

Anti-migrant rhetoric does not end at the protest — it enters the home

By Luke Sinwell
CORRECTIVE MEASURES

Better late than never — Ramaphosa launches action plan to tackle SA’s water crisis

By Lerato Mutsila
How Hector Dibakoane is reshaping Joburg’s Makers Valley into a creative powerhouse
ENTERPRISING VISION

How Hector Dibakoane is reshaping Joburg’s Makers Valley into a creative powerhouse

By Bridget Hilton-Barber
Andrea Johnson admits to major flaws in Idac’s Crime Intelligence investigation
MADLANGA COMMISSION

Andrea Johnson admits to major flaws in Idac’s Crime Intelligence investigation

By Vincent Cruywagen
SA’s sports funding crisis exposed as athletes pay the price
SPENDING PRIORITIES

SA’s sports funding crisis exposed as athletes pay the price

By Annemieke Thomaidis
Unregulated and unchecked — why SA needs to tame its lobbying Wild West
THE PERSUADERS

Unregulated and unchecked — why SA needs to tame its lobbying Wild West

By J Brooks Spector
Gayton McKenzie wants forensic probe into Central Karoo fundraising halted — legal battle intensifies
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Gayton McKenzie wants forensic probe into Central Karoo fundraising halted — legal battle intensifies

By Vincent Cruywagen

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