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Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses
20 November, 2015
At a meeting at the president's official Cape Town residence, crime leaders allegedly said they would "mobilise our members and work hard for you".
Editorial: Zuma gangs up on democracy
Can President Jacob Zuma really have been unaware of who he was dealing with and their unsavoury reputations when meeting with known gang bosses?.
Malawi tobacco going up in smoke
The Sadc country's farmers feel trapped in a contract system they blame for low prices and growing debt in its tobacco industry.
Lies, public money and a redone DC-9 in Swaziland
13 November, 2015
King Mswati III actually bought the jet claimed to be the gift of anonymous benefactors – twice.
Editorial: Led astray by sins of incumbency
A fight over planning permission may not sound like a major issue for the DA, but the fear is that it could be a straw in the wind.
City of Cape Town accused of muzzling dissenter
Cape Town ratepayers will foot the bill for a court wrangle in which the DA turned on one of its own.
Workers seethe over ‘Oz mine bully’
6 November, 2015
The manager of the "Little Australia" dune mine must go, staff at the Tormin mine say.
Sars vs Lackay: Media victory for openness and transparency
3 November, 2015
The media has been granted access to the Adrian Lackay vs Sars CCMA arbitration hearing.
Cash splash for Swazi king’s wings
30 October, 2015
Swaziland is again facing a financial crisis – yet MPs have okayed a new aircraft for Mswati III.
Why Tokyo Sexwale is wrong for Fifa
Sexwale's past is littered with controversies involving secretive business deals and problematic partners.
Editorial: Fifa must say no to cagey Tokyo
Sexwale’s opaque and controversial business dealings, particularly on our continent, raise obvious questions about whether he has the right profile.
Civil society urges National Assembly to appoint suitable watchdog for the spies
26 October, 2015
Advocacy: We join Right2Know’s letter to the National Assembly speaker, calling for urgency on appointing an Inspector General for Intelligence.
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