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TRIBUTE: Steven Goldblatt, a Mail & Guardian founder, was courageous, bold and pesterer-in-chief

What emerged at his memorial was a fascinating, barely-known history of a man who – always in the background – had contributed to this country in various ways

The national carrier emerged from business rescue in 2021 and  reported its first profit in more than a decade

SAA does not anticipate a clean audit soon

The national carrier told parliament that a final draft external audit report is expected at the end of May this year

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Gordhan, suspended DG, to appear in parliament over SAA deal

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will be called to appear before parliament to respond to claims by suspended director general Kgathatso Tlhakudi of impropriety in the…

Pravin Gordhan
13/12/2015 – 2017

Gordhan going rogue again, says NUMSA after SAA board appointments

Led by Derek Hanekom, this will be the eighth board to oversee the ailing national carrier in 14 years

Late former deputy president David Mabuza. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?

ANC sources say the deputy president submitted a resignation letter on Monday

(Phill Magakoe / AFP via Getty Images)

Can Ramaphosa’s new disciplinary committee operate beyond factional lines?

If properly structured, the committee could introduce an era of accountability that is desperately needed in the governing party

The Zondo commission has filed an urgent Constitutional Court application for an order compelling former president Jacob Zuma to testify before it and forged an argument as to why the matter falls within the court’s exclusive jurisdiction. (Wikus de Wet/Pool/Reuters)

South Africa is suffering from the plague of political amnesia

Politicians depend on our ability to forget their worst transgressions in order to manipulate the public discourse

Hanekom has previously stated that he will continue to work on the board of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. (Reuters)

Hanekom latest MP to resign

The former tourism minister failed to make the cut when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet two weeks ago

The opening of one of the continent’s largest tourism marketing events was thoroughly documented by the media

Highlights worth looking out for at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Sho’t Left Travel Week offers locals discounts of up to 50%

Unreformed: Redistribution, restitution and tenure, the three pillars of land reform, have failed to redress the inequalities created by colonial and apartheid governments. (Paul Botes)

Search for ways to stop the land slide

Experts say an area-based approach is needed, but district and local government are not on board

The Paris Agreement cannot come into effect in 2020 without a rulebook, which includes a clear mandate on finance. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Money issues bedevil climate talks

But SA’s delegation leader Derek Hanekom believes everyone wants to see a deal reached

The global trade of body parts from lions killed in the wild is banned by international treaties — but permitted for animals bred in captivity. (AFP)

MPs seek end of captive lion trophy hunting in SA

Campaigns to ban the importation of captive-bred lion trophies have gathered steam in Australia, France, The Netherlands and the US in recent years

“From nature safaris, to adventure and culture, urban living to authentic township and rural encounters, we invited every corner of the world to join in the celebrations …” said Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom at the Lilizela Awards

Energy and enthusiasm abounds in the tourism sector

Awards go to those with unique and authentic offerings

Winners of the National Lilizela awards

Lilizela Award winners announced

Revised grading standards will form part of quality assurance for accommodation

Edward Zuma.

Edward Zuma to apologise for Gordhan, Hanekom ‘sell-out’ comments

Edward Zuma has agreed to apologise for his "sell out" hate speech remarks directed at ministers Pravin Gordhan and Derek Hanekom last year

In the “open letter” – Zuma

Human Rights Commission wants Edward Zuma to fork out a R100 000 for hate speech

The complaint has its foundations in an “open letter” President Zuma’s son wrote last year in which he attacked Derek Hanekom and Pravin Gordhan.

In the “open letter” – Zuma

Zuma’s son in foot-in-mouth case

Edward Zuma is facing a charge of hate speech for taunting former finance minister Pravin Gordhan

What a joke: Who needs men when the ANC Women’s League is doing such a sterling job of attacking women?

The ANC is now at war with itself

Every week sees renewed infighting and it will only get worse as it gets closer to the party’s elective conference

South African Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila

SACP’s Mapaila lambasts ANC’s selective disciplining

Mapaila’s comments come after the ANC asked Derek Hanekom to justify why he should not be removed from his position as chair.

Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekoms knowledge about the issues his department handles comes from reading.

ANC threatens removal of Hanekom as disciplinary chairperson

Derek Hanekom has been asked to ”show cause why” he shouldn’t be removed as chair of the national disciplinary committee of the ANC.