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How South Africa's former domestic intelligence boss ended up ambassador in Juba

Former State Security Agency chief Mahlodi Sam Muofhe's appointment to the embassy in South Sudan came as a surprise to many. The South African government is hoping he will help it gain influence there.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.07.2022

Grounded Russian cargo plane starved of fuel in South Africa

A fuel-starved Antonov cargo plane belonging to Volga-Dnepr Airlines has been stuck on the tarmac at Johannesburg since 10 July. The crew is considering several options to try to take off again, including a risky manoeuvre at another airport, and it's not the only Russian aircraft with such problems.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.07.2022

VIPs expected at Russia-South Africa business forum in Johannesburg

The Russian Export Center (REC) is holding a business forum in Johannesburg from 20 to 21 July that will be attended by several prominent figures from the South African business world.

Subscribers only Business 15.07.2022

Rifle-maker Truvelo in legal and financial turmoil

Truvelo, a leading sniper rifle manufacturer, is under investigation by South African police on suspicion of illegal firearms exports and is experiencing serious financial trouble. It is also dogged by tension between chairman Heine van Niekerk and its deputy CEO.

Subscribers only Defence 14.07.2022

Ajay Gupta cooperated over brothers' arrest in South Africa corruption scandal

Ajay Gupta has avoided arrest with Pretoria's blessing, while his two younger brothers are being held in Dubai over a major state graft scandal in South Africa. Sources say the eldest brother's cooperation aided his siblings' arrest.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - Zondo commission: what next? 14.07.2022

Private sector talks stall over prosecution service funding

To help the underfunded National Prosecuting Authority deal with the Zondo cases, the Department of Justice has called on the private sector. But discussions are currently at a standstill.

Subscribers only Politics 12.07.2022

Russian elite's jet makes low-key stopover in South Africa

A Russian-registered Bombardier Global 5000 business jet was banned from refuelling at Cape Town International Airport on Wednesday 6 July and had to make a diversion to the private airport of Lanseria, near Johannesburg, before returning to Cairo at the end of the day, where it had flown from two days earlier.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.07.2022

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FarmGate: Ramaphosa plays for time in ethics testimony over Phala Phala heist scandal

The South African president's testimony to a friendly party ethics watchdog is a damage-limitation tactic, sources say.

Subscribers only Politics 06.07.2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Atul Gupta and brother Rajesh, the alleged masterminds of state capture during Zuma's presidency who were arrested in Dubai on 2 June, are to be extradited to South Africa but Pretoria is not being very cooperative as the focus shifts to the upcoming ANC conference.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.07.2022

Ramaphosa administration hires Kearney firm to advise on future state oil company

Pretoria still wants to bring together the three arms of the Central Energy Fund into a single structure. It asked Kearney's Africa boss to carry out a review before the merger is launched.

Subscribers only Energy 04.07.2022

Race for ANC deputy presidency hots up ahead of national conference

With just six months to go until the ruling party's next national conference, four main candidates are in the running for the number two position within the ANC - a standard stepping stone to the presidency of the party.

Subscribers only Politics 01.07.2022

MPs still working remotely six months after National Assembly fire

Dirigé par le ministère des travaux publics, le rapport sur l'étendue des dégâts et le coût des réparations pour réhabiliter le Parlement sud-africain, ravagé par un incendie le 2 janvier, n'a toujours pas été remis.

Subscribers only Politics 30.06.2022

Will the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station shut down in 2024?

Work to extend the power plant's life keeps running further and further behind schedule as load shedding becomes a daily occurrence in South Africa. The steam generators have not yet been replaced, causing delays further down the line.

Subscribers only Energy 29.06.2022

Mist over Nuclear power station, Koeberg, Western Cape, South Africa.

Zondo report catches up with Ramaphosa over failed nuclear dossier

The final volumes of the Zondo commission's huge state capture inquiry criticise Cyril Ramaphosa's inaction during his time as Jacob Zuma's deputy. The report details, among other topics, a 9600-MW nuclear programme that Ramaphosa did not oppose despite warnings from Treasury.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 28.06.2022

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Eskom's fate caught up in the clash between Ramaphosa and Mantashe

South Africa's head of state supports the development of renewable energy, yet the energy minister opposes it and is promoting the benefits of coal. Caught in the crossfire of this political struggle is Eskom's CEO, Andre de Ruyter, who has come up with a recovery plan to save the ailing company.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 27.06.2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (right) and his Minister of Mining and Energy, Gwede Mantashe.

Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

Undermined by the scandal over Cyril Ramaphosa's farm, the African National Congress fears losing its majority at the next general election in two years' time. One wing of the party close to the president is pushing for a post-electoral alliance with its traditional opponent, the Democratic Alliance.

Subscribers only Politics 24.06.2022

African National Congress (ANC) supporters at an election rally on 29 October 2021.

Eco Atlantic picks up speed on drilling Block 2B

The semi-submersible Island Innovator drilling unit owned by Norwegian company Island Drilling, will be available earlier than planned to drill the Gazania-1 well on South African Block 2B

Subscribers only Energy 21.06.2022

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Putin's envoy reassures Harare and Maputo but avoids Pretoria

On a tour of southern Africa, Russian Federation Council leader Valentina Matvienko promised Zimbabwe and Mozambique that their imports of basic necessities would not be hit by the war in Ukraine. But the Kremlin envoy notably did not include South Africa in her trip.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy 16.06.2022

Valentina Matvienko, President of the Council of the Russian Federation.

After bad rap Central Energy Fund fills board seats at last

The South African ministry of energy wants to help the public body shake off its reputation as being dysfunctional after a string of mishaps. First step: get a full board of directors in place.

Subscribers only Energy 14.06.2022

ANC pushing to curb party funding law's transparency clauses

For over a year now political parties have been required to publish the names of their donors under the new Political Party Funding Act. The African National Congress, however, is uncomfortable with disclosing its supporters and plans to revise the law.

Subscribers only Politics 06.06.2022

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South Africa

How South Africa's former domestic intelligence boss ended up ambassador in Juba

Grounded Russian cargo plane starved of fuel in South Africa

VIPs expected at Russia-South Africa business forum in Johannesburg

Rifle-maker Truvelo in legal and financial turmoil

Ajay Gupta cooperated over brothers' arrest in South Africa corruption scandal

Private sector talks stall over prosecution service funding

Russian elite's jet makes low-key stopover in South Africa

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FarmGate: Ramaphosa plays for time in ethics testimony over Phala Phala heist scandal

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Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Ramaphosa administration hires Kearney firm to advise on future state oil company

Race for ANC deputy presidency hots up ahead of national conference

MPs still working remotely six months after National Assembly fire

Will the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station shut down in 2024?

Zondo report catches up with Ramaphosa over failed nuclear dossier

In Focus
Eskom's fate caught up in the clash between Ramaphosa and Mantashe

Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

Eco Atlantic picks up speed on drilling Block 2B

Spotlight
Putin's envoy reassures Harare and Maputo but avoids Pretoria

After bad rap Central Energy Fund fills board seats at last

ANC pushing to curb party funding law's transparency clauses

Pretoria quietly drops threats to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Major South African cities keen to break free from Eskom's electricity

ANC prepares to lose absolute majority in 2024

ANC concerned at South Africa's declining influence on continent

Planned $3m gift to Cuba lands foreign minister Naledi Pandor in hot water

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South Africa

How South Africa's former domestic intelligence boss ended up ambassador in Juba

Grounded Russian cargo plane starved of fuel in South Africa

VIPs expected at Russia-South Africa business forum in Johannesburg

Rifle-maker Truvelo in legal and financial turmoil

Ajay Gupta cooperated over brothers' arrest in South Africa corruption scandal

Private sector talks stall over prosecution service funding

Russian elite's jet makes low-key stopover in South Africa

Spotlight FarmGate: Ramaphosa plays for time in ethics testimony over Phala Phala heist scandal

Spotlight Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Ramaphosa administration hires Kearney firm to advise on future state oil company

Race for ANC deputy presidency hots up ahead of national conference

MPs still working remotely six months after National Assembly fire

Will the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station shut down in 2024?

Zondo report catches up with Ramaphosa over failed nuclear dossier

In Focus Eskom's fate caught up in the clash between Ramaphosa and Mantashe

Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

Eco Atlantic picks up speed on drilling Block 2B

Spotlight Putin's envoy reassures Harare and Maputo but avoids Pretoria

After bad rap Central Energy Fund fills board seats at last

ANC pushing to curb party funding law's transparency clauses

Pretoria quietly drops threats to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Major South African cities keen to break free from Eskom's electricity

ANC prepares to lose absolute majority in 2024

ANC concerned at South Africa's declining influence on continent

Planned $3m gift to Cuba lands foreign minister Naledi Pandor in hot water

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FarmGate: Ramaphosa plays for time in ethics testimony over Phala Phala heist scandal

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Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

In Focus
Eskom's fate caught up in the clash between Ramaphosa and Mantashe

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Putin's envoy reassures Harare and Maputo but avoids Pretoria