Paul O’Sullivan: Good news SA, Zupta State Capture dominoes starting to fall
Forensic consultant Paul O’Sullivan’s investigation into the “capture” of SA’s criminal justice system produced shocking findings – but hope springs.
Forensic consultant Paul O’Sullivan’s investigation into the “capture” of SA’s criminal justice system produced shocking findings – but hope springs.
In his 100-days-in-office speech, new Joburg Major Herman Mashaba unpacked the depth of the mess his team has inherited.
The control of information has become the new battleground. And best we remember that and counter rather than dismiss what we used to dismiss as the lunatic fringe.
The South African Rand has lived up to its reputation as the most volatile currency, weakening by more than any other currency (except the Mexican Peso on this occasion) when risk sentiment moves from “risk on”, to “risk off”.
Deon Gouws returns to the global divide – “tree” and “boat” people – to help us understand why Donald Trump’s shock victory is confirmation of a world experiencing a major transition.
South African President Jacob Zuma’s chances of serving out a second term may have dimmed after being implicated in a new graft probe and that could tip the race to succeed him in favour of his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa.
Donwald Pressly says factionalism is the order of the day in the ANC and they can no longer hide it. He analyses the potential implosion of the ruling party, bit by bit.
Zuma appears increasingly vulnerable in a power struggle with Gordhan after a series of new allegations emerged about his business dealings with the Guptas.
Trevor Manuel, whose term as finance minister ended in 2009, said the decision to prosecute Gordhan was reckless and a ratings downgrade had already been priced into South African assets.
Investors, politicians and public servants all around the world put great store in the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness report.