In the opinion pages today, Eskom is too large to fail and fixing it will mean so much to SA’s economy, why is the NPA dropping its case against one of the key state capture accused? And if apartheid-era crimes can be deemed a non-priority, then how can we be sure that state capturers will …
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In the opinion pages today, the ANC’s cadre deployment program is rife with corruption and helped state capture thrive, and as it turns out maybe Ramaphosa is just like Zuma. Deployment destruction: Why cadre deployment doesn’t work – and what should replace it – News24 News24’s Friday Briefing takes a closer look at …
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In the opinion pages today, Tom Eaton takes aim at the trade unions backing Eskom up against the wall, Erik Naki writes that Ramaphosa will never be like Mandela and Mbeki, and Mbhazima Shilowa thinks the ANC still has a shot at winning the 2024 elections. Unions champion the poor, right? That’s not what …
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In the opinion pages today, we should be forgiven for heaping praise on those who actually give good service delivery at our local municipalities, and President Ramaphosa missed an opportunity to apologise to former Prasa chair Popo Molefe when he brought forward allegations of corruption at the railway entity. You’re forgiven for praising mayors …
In the opinion pages today, what happens now that the Zondo Commission’s work has finally come to an end? The final report shows that former president Jacob Zuma used the state security branches for his own will, and ordinary South Africans must defend the work of the commission and chief justice Raymond Zondo from his …
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In the opinion pages today, Stephen Grootes analyses how the ANC’s reaction to the Zondo Commission report could affect its survival at the next general election, while Marius Oosthuizen looks to opposition black leaders to takeover once the ANC no longer leads parliament. Zondo, an extinction-level event for the ANC? Not an impossible prospect …
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In the opinion pages today, columnists have been analysing the findings of the latest Zondo report now that we have the full picture. Zondo VI: The unravelling of the ANC, capture – and 20 questions for Batohi, Lebeya – News24 Now that the full Zondo report into state capture has landed we can …
In the opinion pages today, we take a closer look at the reaction to the release of chief justice Raymond Zondo’s final report into state capture allegations. Thank you, Judge Zondo, for exposing the rot and showing the way – News24 The true success of the six-part State Capture Report will depend on …
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When the fifth and final chapter of the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture is released, slated for Wednesday afternoon, it must not waiver in dealing with the individuals it will implicate. Today we bring you a round-up of opinions dedicated to the contents of the final report. Last Zondo report must expose …
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South Africa’s economy is struggling and desperate for any sort of reprieve from the lashing strong winds brought on by an economic storm that threatens to throw the world into a recession. In today’s opinions, we bring you commentary exploring the surging fuel prices that continue to hit South Africa month after month. Fuel …
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