Zuma’s corruption case adjourned until June
Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s corruption case was adjourned until June 8, signalling that a criminal trial may be delayed until at least the end of the year.
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ANC dismisses notion of early national election
The African National Congress has dismissed the notion of bringing forward national elections that are scheduled to take place around the middle of next year, according to Ace Magashule, the party’s secretary-general.
🔒 WEBINAR: SA Champions Portfolio gets a Ramaphosa reshuffle
The economic policy shifts from one of plunder and self interest to one of inclusion and growth. Hence the need to change the structure of the portfolio to focus on SA Inc.
Reshuffle on the table? ANC NEC two-day pow wow kicks off on Sunday
The meeting of the ANC NEC will be held against the backdrop of growing speculation that newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning cabinet changes.
Nick Binedell: How Zexit happened – and what comes next for SA
Here’s a fascinating discussion with Nick Binedell, founder and former dean of GIBS, Africa’s top business school.
What view should the investor take during political and financial upheavals?
South Africa’s recent history clearly illustrates how political volatility and uncertainty can ricochet in the financial arena, with predictability becoming the art of the unknown.
Continued global and domestic uncertainty calls for safeguarding of investments
The ongoing volatility that rattled stocks and investors globally since last Friday, have one consequence in common: continued uncertainty.
The Ramaphosa effect: Rand dips below 12/dollar, first time since May 2015
The Rand traded below 12 per dollar on Wednesday for the first time since May 2015, extending a rally sparked by an improving domestic political environment.
🔒 WEBINAR: SA Champions shifts gears on Ramaphosa – Joffe’s new venture joins basket
With Ramaphosa winning the ANC leadership race, some positivity has been reflected in the strength on the Rand against foreign currencies, in particular the US dollar.
Suddenly is here … but one step at a time
What a difference a day makes as South African moods heightened on the news Cyril Ramaphosa was nominated ANC president.