Zuma defiant as fallout from Jonas exposé rages
The list of state officials Guptas have approached increases along with speculation of pending cabinet reshuffle
National
Police may not remove MPs from Parliament, Constitutional Court rules
The Constitutional Court has inserted words into a section of law to show that an MP can not be removed from Parliament for creating a disturbance
Politics
With his allies dominating the NEC, Zuma may weather his latest crisis
Political analysts say President Jacob Zuma may withstand the fallout from the Gupta controversy, but he will have less power than he had before
Politics
Mentor says Guptas promised to make her a minister ‘in a week’
Former African National Congress MP tells radio station that the Guptas asked her to assist with SAA not running the Indian routes anymore
National
Guptas enlist top UK spin doctors
Controversial business family enlists services of London-based lobbying and public relations firm Bell Pottinger
Politics
I’m in charge here, not Guptas, says Zuma
President Zuma denies there is a power behind the throne and insists the firing of respected finance minister Nhlanhla Nene did not wipe billions from the economy
National
Business SA calls on Zuma to respond to Jonas’s statement on Gupta offer
Business Leadership SA says if other senior public office bearers have had similar approaches to that of Mcebisi Jonas, they need to speak up now
Politics
Nene was removed because of weakening rand, says Zuma
President Jacob Zuma says there were ‘reasons of government’ for firing former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene in December
Opinion
THICK END OF THE WEDGE: #Gupta: An affair to remember
Peter Bruce
Mcebisi Jonas's bombshell makes the entire Optimum acquisition moot
COMMENT: High time the ANC took decisive action against this scourge
No self-respecting constitutional democracy would allow a business family to influence the head of state as the Guptas so evidently do in South AfricaPolitics
DA calls on Zuma to step down
Opposition says President Jacob Zuma must do ‘the honourable thing’ after revelations that Gupta family has offered Cabinet posts in exchange for business favours
National
‘Unlawful’ appointment of Hawks chief challenged
Two democracy promotion organisations challenge the appointment of the head of the Hawks, saying it is unlawful and irrational
Politics
Mentor has evidence to prove claims about Gupta offer, she says
Former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor says President Jacob Zuma came into the room after she rejected an offer by the Gupta family
National
Joburg to reduce time for traffic light repairs
ohannesburg Roads Agency to hire more technicians for traffic light repairs and rolls out R3m remote monitoring system
National
Mbalula refuses to comment on Gupta issue
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula tells Fifa media conference that he owes no one an explanation, adding: ‘We are not governed by Guptas"
Politics
Davies says Jonas is man of ‘integrity and honesty’
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas is committed to the well-being of SA
Multimedia
Mbeki’s poor judgment left more than just a death legacy
Wilmot James: Why then does Mbeki persist with his views where others would cringe in embarrassment?Markets
Political risk again weighs down rand
Political shocks drive the rand down to worst performer among 31 emerging-market currencies
National
DA ‘has uncovered evidence of double billing’ in Gauteng
Democratic Alliance says it will approach premier David Makhura and the Hawks to investigate alleged billing irregularities within the Emfuleni municipality
National
Mantashe warns of ‘mafia state’ after Jonas's revelation
Gwede Mantashe blames ‘oligarchs’ for rot in government but declines to comit to Zuma inquiry while Guptas gun for Mcebisi Jonas after damaging revelation
National
IEC wants Tlokwe ruling overturned
Chief electoral officer says in court papers the Electoral Court ‘erred’ in how it interpreted a judgment of the Constitutional Court on Tlokwe
Education
Stellenbosch academics feel the strain of dual language decision
University management says preliminary figures show a decline in number of black students who registered at the institution this year
Economy
Drive to buy local stalled by ‘tardy’ Treasury
Treasury drags its heels designating products that the trade department can target with R500bn procurement budget, says director-general
National
Ipid boss McBride and two others get bail on charges including fraud
Robert McBride, Matthew Sesoko and Innocent Khuba face fraud and defeating the ends of justice charges after investigating former Hawks head Hawks Anwa Dramat
National
Jonas confirms Guptas offered him finance minister job
Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas places on record that there was no discussion about the matter with ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte
Politics
Vytjie Mentor rejects Zuma’s claim of having ‘no recollection’ of her
Former African National Congress MP allegedly posted on social media that she participated in numerous meetings with President Jacob Zuma
National
IEC says judgment means two-thirds of registered voters not allowed to vote
Electoral Commission says the Electoral Court ‘erred’ in how it interpreted a Constitutional Court judgment, and doing what it required was ‘impossible’ within this year
National
ANC gives in to pressure to withdraw candidate for key intelligence position
The African National Congress fails to muster enough support for MP Cecil Burgess to fill the role of inspector-general of intelligence
National
Rand hit as Hawks threaten Gordhan
Latest row with Hawks raises fears that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is not secure in his post
Retail & Consumer
Patel hopes inquiry into retail will open doors
Inquiry could address food prices and market access, areas dominated by large supermarket chains, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel
Law & Constitution
SA was obliged to arrest Bashir, court rules
Supreme Court of Appeal makes clear state’s obligation to carry out International Criminal Court arrests
National
Hawks press Gordhan for answers on ‘rogue unit’
Hawks lash out at Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan for flouting second deadline to answer its questions saying the minister will not receive preferential treatment
Financial Services
Cosatu welcomes delay of annuitisation law
Federation welcomes postponement of bill — which was to take effect on March 1 — after threatening the state not to force workers to annuitise their retirement savings
National
SA must earn back trust, says Gordhan
Investors with billions in exposure to SA want fiscal stability, while ratings agency Moody’s arrives this week for a review after putting South Africa on notice for a downgrade
Education
Nsfas criticised for underutilising funds
Democratic Alliance says young people are being denied opportunities to study because the available funding is not made available to them
National
DA and ruling party in war of words over ethics
Row has erupts in Parliament over investigations by its ethics committee into whether MPs are adhering to ethics code — particularly declaration of members’ interests
National
Jonas threatened before revelation
Deputy Minister Mcebisi Jonas admits Guptas offered him finance minister job; disclosure amid talk of Cabinet reshuffle
Health
Hospital watchdog lacks power to enforce standards
Office of Health Standards Compliance also cannot inspect private healthcare facilities, which are not subject to scrutiny by any independent authority
Opinion
THE INSIDER: Mentor for minister of speaking truth to power
The Insider
We have established that Vytjie Mentor will not be bought, now we know she won’t be ‘raffled’ either
National
McBride case: recording of alleged Hawks meddling
Conversation reveals officer allegedly tried to persuade co-accused to change evidence to ease prosecution
National
Zuma has no recollection of Guptas’ ‘top job offer’ to Mentor
President denies knowing that former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor was allegedly offered a job as a Cabinet minister by the Gupta family
Retail & Consumer
Grocery inquiry to cover concerns of township SMEs
The grocery retail sector inquiry launched by the Competition Commission may address issues of food prices and market access
Labour
Cameron Morajane appointed CCMA head
Mr Morajane has been acting director of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration since December
Telecoms & Technology
Icasa turns down all five free-to-air TV applications
Independent Communications Authority of SA to reissue an invitation to apply for a free-to-air licence after rejecting five applications — including Gupta family’s Infinity Media Networks
Education
University of Cape Town may cut jobs as it applies austerity
Vice-chancellor Max Price says the university needs to save R120m in two years with 80% of savings from staff bill
National
Zille criticises state’s move to centralise contracts
Premier says being lumped with other underperforming governments in the country will make province’s systems less efficient and less cost-effective
Economy
Watchdog to study debt amnesty
National credit regulator CEO suggests some debt forgiveness to ease burden on poorer households
Politics
Mbete in curious vote request
Rights group questions Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete’s ‘manufactured sense of urgency’ on Burgess vote after nine months delay
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