Stories of Note Bytes from the digital world Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane defends the new Mining Charter, saying it "gives practical expression to the meaning of radical economic transformation". Malusi Gigaba is hard-pressed to defend his wife’s presence — at taxpayers’ expense, when the economy is in crisis — on an investment trip to the US. With medical negligence claims at record highs, the Gauteng provincial department pleads poverty and asks for understanding. In My Opinion Matters of debate The Guardian exposes British American Tobacco’s marketing antics in some of the world’s most unstable countries — including war zones. Natasha Marrian argues that if the pro-Zuma faction of the ANC is not dismantled, the ANC will split. Eddie Rakabe says that in supporting township revitalisation, more procurement opportunities should be awarded to enterprises that provide township value-added products or those that have high township-input content. Research sheds light on fa...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.