Exploring the impact of electoral reform on every South African citizen
Electoral reform in South Africa: Focusing on the inclusion of independent candidates and its implications for democracy.
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Flash Briefing: SAA needs modern fleet to be competitive; Pepkor on refurb spree after July riots; upcoming elections
Pepkor is rapidly reopening stores after violent unrest in South Africa in July caused as much as R1.3bn damage to about 550 shops, or 10% of its total.
ConCourt reserves judgement in case that could abort SA’s August elections
South Africa’s highest court reserved judgment in a case that could derail plans to hold local government elections on Aug. 3.
President Zuma sets date with destiny – Local Elections 3rd August
President Jacob Zuma announced the date for the next Local Government Elections, set to take place on 03 August 2016.
Gupta newspaper chief attacks EFF’s Malema after “leave the country” taunt
New Age editor-in-chief Moegsien Williams hit back at Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema on Thursday, saying he was South Africa’s very own Donald Trump.
Presidency slams Zille (second time) for releasing ‘confidential’ Budget info
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has been accused of disclosing “confidential information” after a meeting with President Jacob Zuma and other premiers on the Budget and the State of the Nation Address.
How world sees SA: Destructive Zuma busy hollowing out the Beloved Country
Zuma has been judged and found wanting by The Economist – he is an ineffective, deeply flawed, clueless leader who shouldn’t be let loose on any democracy.
Nigeria election result: Red letter day for African democracy
All Africans should have a quiet celebration today. Something that was unthinkable just two decades ago is passing as the norm. The continent’s most populous nation, Nigeria, has concluded a free and fair election where the incumbent lost.
South Africa’s AngloGold appoints ex-Sasol executive as new CFO
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa‘s top gold producer AngloGold Ashanti said on Monday that Christine Ramon would be replacing Richard Duffy as its chief financial officer from October 1. Ramon, 47, is one of the most high-profile female executives in South Africa. She was CFO at petro-chemicals giant Sasol from 2006 to 2013, when the company initiated a number of projects around … Read more
SA’s AngloGold appoints ex-Sasol executive as new CFO
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa’s top gold producer AngloGold Ashanti said on Monday that Christine Ramon would be replacing Richard Duffy as its chief financial officer from October 1. Ramon, 47, is one of the most high-profile female executives in South Africa. She was CFO at petro-chemicals giant Sasol from 2006 to 2013, when the company initiated a number of … Read more