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Bantu Holomisa has called for the suspension of all unlisted investments at the PIC. (David Harrison/M&G)

​Civic education might be the future

In a democracy, this means learning about self-governance

Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele answers tough questions about her party’s financial state

Agang’s E Cape branch firmly behind Ramphele

Agang’s Eastern Cape branch has thrown its weight behind Mamphela Ramphele following factionalism over an account opened up to receive an IEC refund.

Strong, united opposition is good for ANC

Political consolidations, if done properly, are the lifeblood of both opposition and ruling party life, writes Hlumelo Biko.

DA leader Helen Zille.

Zille: Ramphele was a ‘risk worth taking’

The DA leader admits it was a risk trying to bring Agang into the party, but says Mamphela Ramphele reneged on their agreement.

It seems there’s confusion on whether Agang leader Mamphela Ramphela will officially join the DA next week.

Ramphele to join the DA, or not?

Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele has rejected a joint statement issued by the DA in which it claims Ramphele will accept DA membership on Monday.

Why we should care about the TIA

Many people have never heard of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), they see it as an acronym in a science system beset with lettered shorthand.

Ramphele expected to assist in Gold Fields probe

Agang leader Mamphela Ramphele could assist in a probe into a BEE deal allegedly involving ANC chairperson Baleka Mbete and mining firm Gold Fields.

Mamphela Ramphele denies getting money from a project in her village highlighted by a forensic probe into the agency. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G)

Probe puts Mamphela Ramphele on back foot

The Agang leader has denied benefiting from a cattle project led by a technology agency she chaired.

The X-million-dollar question: How rich is Mamphela?

It appears Mamphela Ramphele’s quest for transparency has been clouded by intrigue.

What would happen if South Africa took women’s rights seriously? (Supplied)

Richard Calland’s all-female Cabinet dream for SA

What if we took women’s rights seriously? Richard Calland imagines a dream-team executive that could deal with it

Agang launch: Ramphele’s scathing attack on Zuma

At the launch of Agang, Mamphela Ramphele has promised to reverse the damage done by the ANC government if her party wins the 2014 general elections.

Agang launch: Nkandla, Guptas, arms deal – Ramphele criticises government

Mamphela Ramphele has lashed out at the current government at the launch of her political party, saying that it is setting a bad example for others.

Agang is ‘playing to win’ on merit

Mamphela Ramphele has urged students to get involved in her ‘smart’ campaign to make the country a success.

Ramphele worried SA farmers are lost ‘to the north’

It is “worrisome” that South Africa is losing many of its commercial farmers to countries to the north of it, Mamphela Ramphele has said.

New Gold Fields boss appointed

Gold Fields senior official Kgabo Moabelo has been appointed as new managing executive in South Africa, the company has said.

Mamphela Ramphele says teaching and training will level the playing field.

Ramphele: A happy South Africa from the ground up

Mam­phela Ramphele’s new political party is expected to be launched by June. She spoke to Mmanaledi Mataboge about Agang SA.

Ramphele announces new political platform, Agang

After apologising to South Africans for the downfalls of her generation, Mamphela Ramphele says she is forming a political platform called Agang.

Opposition parties seek to dip into Ramphele’s expected political plans

Ahead of Mamphela Ramphele’s big announcement, opposition parties have not ruled out the possibility of jointly contesting next year’s elections.

Zille lays plans for election battle

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille on Saturday said she was furiously preparing for the next general elections in 2014.

The Reeva/Oscar tragedy continues to make headlines

Weekend 101: Oscar overshadows Zuma

The Reeva/Oscar tragedy continues to make headlines, Zuma delivers an average Sona and the Harlem Shake takes over the world.