Despite our earlier optimism, the third Covid wave is rapidly starting to look like it will outpace the first and second. In the last 24 hours, 13 246 new cases were reported and hospital admissions are rising. Gauteng is becoming the epicentre this time; its hospitals are close to being overwhelmed In case you missed …
We’ve been telling you about this since last year and it’s FINALLY HAPPENED. The ANC has suspended its secretary-general (SG) Ace Magashule after an exhausting back and forth. Some background: Magashule had until 30 April to step aside from his role, but predictably did not, instead creating endless political drama you’ve no doubt heard about. …
Hi there_ 🙋🏽‍♀️ in this week’s edition of The Wrap, we’re looking at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s long anticipated State Capture commission testimony, and why it paled in comparison with the former Mrs Gigaba’s receipts. Plus we tell you why we celebrated Freedom Day despite the challenges our country still faces, and how Americans fell for …
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There’s still ongoing drama in the ruling ANC over “leaked audio” from meetings of its top leaders. Looks like some people are taking advantage of those virtual Zoom sessions. Previously, NEC members had to leave their phones at the door to prevent these kinds of leaks. It must suck when you can’t trust your top …
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She said her approach could encourage these people to work with the police and possibly give evidence against those higher up the ladder, who really benefit from corruption.
The ANC NEC held a virtual lekgotla over the weekend. The big focus was on rebuilding the economy, post-Covid. Here are the key takeaways.
Political analyst Ongama Mtimka unpacks it.
