NATASHA MARRIAN: The ANC’s Mkhwebane test
How the ANC handles the motion to remove public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane will be a key indication of whether it has learnt from its past mistakes in ...
NATASHA MARRIAN: Skeletons in Cyril’s cabinet
There are serious allegations against Cyril Ramaphosa’s ministers which, if true, are contrary to the clean-up ticket he campaigned on
NATASHA MARRIAN: ‘Fightback’ campaign fizzles out at the ANC’s NEC
The malcontents of the ANC’s fightback faction, with their nostalgia for state capture, are hobbling the party’s efforts to fix the economy
NATASHA MARRIAN: David Mabuza’s nose out of joint
As Ramaphosa looks more and more like a leader who cannot lead, his deputy, David Mabuza, is trying to position himself as someone who can
NATASHA MARRIAN: Whistleblower spills the beans on Bain
The company that devastated Sars and played a key role in plotting state capture may find itself having to answer a few difficult questions
NATASHA MARRIAN: Ace and Busi – wounded and cornered
Two of the leading figures in the anti-Ramaphosa fightback group, Ace Magashule and Busisiwe Mkhwebane, could be at their most dangerous now
NATASHA MARRIAN: It’s just too little, too late
In a week of blackouts and bleak news, it’s hard to get too excited about the ‘sacrifices’ announced in the ministerial handbook
NATASHA MARRIAN: There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics
The DA’s woes in Joburg provide the ANC with opportunities to woo smaller parties away from the bosom of the official opposition
NATASHA MARRIAN: Zondo Commission’s deep value for SA
It has been long and costly, but the state capture inquiry has paved the way for the NPA to act, and everyone from Zuma down has cause for worry
NATASHA MARRIAN: 2021: A voter quandary
The way the political landscape is shifting in SA now, there will be little in the way of electoral options in the next local government elections
NATASHA MARRIAN: Why has Busisiwe Mkhwebane subpoenaed Jacob Zuma’s tax records?
Mkhwebane seems to think Jacob Zuma would have come clean to Sars about bribes. She must believe the public is very easily fooled
NATASHA MARRIAN: Now Cyril must step up
Nelson Mandela advised leading from the back in good times, to let others enjoy the limelight — but when danger looms, it is time to lead from the front
NATASHA MARRIAN: Is Herman Mashaba angling to leave the DA?
No-one thought Herman Mashaba would get the mayoral chain, but now that he has it, would he be willing to cross the floor to keep it?
NATASHA MARRIAN: Gordian knot over Pravin
Every week brings fresh news of legal woes for the public protector – now it appears she used a secret document in her case against Gordhan
NATASHA MARRIAN: Time to step on toes
Tiptoeing around corrupt and unethical executives isn’t going to restore public confidence in SA’s ravaged tax agency
NATASHA MARRIAN: Watch your back, Cyril
As if the president didn’t have enough on his plate with the economy and violence, sabotage by enemies within is a constant threat
