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Former president Jacob Zuma addressing his supporters after day 1 of his appearance at the Zondo commission. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Zuma says Minister Chabane could have “used my name” to remove Maseko

The former president denies funneling state funds to the Guptas

Clarion call: Khorombi Sadiki uses a piece of iron to beat a steel bar hanging from a branch, reminding villagers to go and cast their votes. (Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media)

Voters’ anger and resignation

It was a quiet day at the polls in the Limpopo district with elders wanting to vote and the youth cynical about elections

Honorary chair of Alliance for Affordable Internet

Chabane: A humble but wily politician

The Cabinet minister worked as hard as he played, and was reviled by some but respected by many.

Minister Chabane Collins. Gallo

Chabane: Instrumental in politics – and music

Collins Chabane was at the centre of the Jacob Zuma administration, and had become known as a dedicated and respected politician.

Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane died in a car accident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Politicians pay tribute to Collins Chabane

Government officials and opposition leaders paid tribute to Minister Collins Chabane to died in a car accident in Limpopo on Sunday.

Minister in the presidency Collins Chabane.

ANC mourns ‘great baobab tree’ Collins Chabane

The ANC has paid tribute to Minister Collins Chabane who was killed along with his driver and bodyguard in a collision with a truck on Sunday morning.

Minister Collins Chabane killed in Limpopo car accident

Minister Collins Chabane killed in Limpopo car accident

Minister of Public Service and Administration Collins Chabane was killed in an accident early on Sunday morning, the presidency has announced.

Democratic Alliance volunteer Matlala Mabalane believes that all the DA needs is five years to bring about meaningful change to South Africa.

Nearly R50m paid out to suspended public servants

Millions have been paid out to the about 400 public servants who are currently on paid suspensions, according to a newspaper report.

Chabane: Government cannot be blamed for not inviting Tutu

Evaluation Minister Collins Chabane says the government did not issue any invitations for people to attend Madiba’s funeral.

Minister in the presidency Collins Chabane.

Foreign leaders advised not to attend Mandela’s Qunu funeral

Minister Collins Chabane says foreign heads of state and dignitaries may, but are advised not to, attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral in Qunu.

Chabane gives details of Mandela funeral, memorial service

Despite not being able to say which speakers will attend Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, Collins Chabane says most arrangements are under control.

Minister in the presidency Collins Chabane.

SA’s Jews ‘have nothing to fear’, says Chabane

Following a claim by the minister of international relations that ministers won’t visit Israel, Collins Chabane has addressed SA’s Jewish community.

New rules in Ministerial Handbook lay down the law on perks

Curbs on buying flashy cars and travelling first class are among measures expected in the long-delayed Ministerial Handbook.

Beeld editor Adriaan Basson speaks to us about the latest revelations in the Guptas’ Waterkloof landing scandal.

Guptagate: Number 1 back in the spotlight

Beeld editor Adriaan Basson speaks to us about the latest revelations in the Guptas’ Waterkloof landing scandal.

Allegations by DA draw Zuma deeper into Guptagate

Following a report suggesting Jacob Zuma knew about a private aircraft landing at Waterkloof, further accusations have pulled him into the saga.

President Jacob Zuma and Hu Jintao

China’s intentions gift-wrapped

Presents come at a price — and not at the prices declared by the politicians who received them, writes Nelly Shamase.

Opposition parties have rejected a proposal put forward by the ANC chief whip that a motion of no confidence in the president be debated in February.

R17.9m spent on presidential luxuries

According to a newspaper report, the presidency has confirmed it has spent R17.9m on catering and entertainment over the past five years.

Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane.

PE protesters want delivery not rallies

In an attempt to highlight the lack of service delivery in the area, local residents burnt tyres and blocked roads outside the youth day rally in PE.

DA: Youth agency’s salaries need to be fixed

The DA youth has asked Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane to urgently intervene in the NYDA’s 100% overspend on staff salaries.

Cabinet eager for end to labour broking debate

Cabinet eager for end to labour broking debate

Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane says Cabinet has called for the protracted debate on labour broking at Nedlac to be finalised soon.