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President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to write a letter to Parliament in order for the relevant committee to appoint four new board members. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Communications committee invites nominations to fill SABC board

In recent weeks, four board members resigned – Mathatha Tsedu, Krish Naidoo, deputy chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama and John Mattison

A debate is currently raging in the DA about diversity in the party

​High fences and unworthy foreigners: Anti-poor immigration plans and rhetoric in SA

Fear-mongering and dehumanisation of the other – particularly the powerless and poor foreign other – are the order of the day in South Africa

News reports in Lesotho newspapers and on radio often suffer from limited analysis

Guptas show what home affairs can do

‘I am confident Gigaba will demonstrate that the section 5(9)(a) process is indeed meritocratic’

Last year NTEU expressed concern over the effect that years of protests are having on staff and students at institutions of higher learning.

Trade Unions want urgent answers on how free education will work

NTEU believes in free higher education, but the staff guiding students through their education should also be considered and informed.

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Universities’ body discourages walk-ins

Zuma announced in December that free education would be provided for poor and working class first-year students starting this year.

Minister of Home Affairs Hlengiwe Mkhize on February 11 2014. Paul Botes, M&G

M&G Cabinet Report Cards 2017: Hlengiwe Mkhize

The M&G Cabinet Report Card has become a respected barometer of government performance. Here are the scores for 2017

Those who knew Ahmed Timol and his family never for a moment believed that he committed suicide

Letters to the editor: October 27 to November 2 2017

Readers write in about Ahmed Timol, the issues that hinder students’ success, and President Zuma’s statue in Nigeria

(Graphic: John McCann)

Why mere knowledge transfer fails

States and academics must collaborate or risk foreign experts taking over policy making

Hlengiwe Mkhize may have acted outside her powers in removing her director general

Just who manages DGs is disputed

Mkuseli Apelni has challenged his ex-minister’s decision to suspend him, saying it’s Zuma’s job

Blade Nzimande has called on members of the ANC-led alliance not to allow people to make statements that “distort our history”. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

SACP: Zuma’s reshuffle is a ‘direct attack’ on us

The South African Communist Party has condemned the president’s latest Cabinet reshuffle as a "factional removal" and "direct attack".

Director Ava DuVernay and actor David Oyelowo.

Muthambi latest Cabinet minister to suspend top officials

Muthambi announced on Sunday the suspension of her chief financial officer and a deputy director general.

Mkuseli Apleni, who was appointed to the position in 2010, successfully challenged the suspension in the high court in Pretoria. (Gallo)

Minister lashes DG’s suspension claims

Minister of Home Affairs Hlengiwe Mkhize has denied asking director general Mkuseli Apleni to help settle her son’s legal battles

‘Irrational’: The department of home affairs’ director general is mystified by his suspension

Home Affairs DG won’t go quietly

Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says a breakdown of trust led to Mkuseli Apleni’s sudden suspension

Mkuseli Apleni, who was appointed to the position in 2010, successfully challenged the suspension in the high court in Pretoria. (Gallo)

Home Affairs DG placed on ‘precautionary suspension’

Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize announced the suspension in a one-line statement on Monday afternoon. No reason was given.

Accountable: The home affairs spokesperson has defended Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize

Letters to the editor: August 21 to 25 2017

Readers write in about Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize and accountability, and the ANC constitution

Indian businessmen, Ajay Gupta and younger brother Atul Gupta, then Oakbay MD Jagdish Parekh with then Sahara director, Duduzane Zuma in March 2011. Martin Rhodes/Business Day/Gallo

LIVESTREAM: Department of Home Affairs on Guptas’ naturalisation

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba was due in Parliament on Tuesday morning to account for some members of the Gupta family’s naturalisation

Homophobia is a plague that must be condemned, vigorously and without hesitation, at home and abroad, in our social values and our legislation. (AFP)

Gigaba dodges accountability on Guptas’ citizenship

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba dodged accountability on the naturalisation of some members the Gupta family in Parliament on Tuesday.

Nothing to hide: Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says any person whose naturalisation application has been rejected has the right to appeal the decision

Mkhize defends Gigaba

The home affairs minister says her predecessor did nothing untoward by waiving a minor naturalisation rule for Guptas

Ill-conceived: Trade and industry directory general Lionel October claims South Africa was naive. Photo: Madelene Cronjé

Fierce loyalty reaps big rewards

Some of the five new ministers in top Cabinet positions are barely known outside ANC circles. Others are known for their vigorous defence of Zuma.

Experts cautious on Mkhize’s appointment

Experts are in the dark about the new Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training but are hopeful her appointment will benefit the sector.