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Reputational harm: ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula and ANC Johannesburg chairperson Loyiso Masuku, below, were both defamed on social
media and approached the courts to have the defamatory posts removed. Photos: X

Social media fuels defamation cases

When someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters

A restaurant owner counts money by candlelight. Photo: Leon Sadiki/Getty Images

Department of Public Enterprises

State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper

The Zondo report found that after his reinstatement, Siyabonga Gama was “centrally involved in key transactions that favoured the Gupta enterprise”.
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Former Transnet chief exec Siyabonga Gama, Gupta associate Eric Wood arrested

Former Transnet chief executive Siyabonga Gama and four others have been arrested on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

The former national treasury director-general and chairman of the Government Employees Pension Fund, Dondo Mogajane, has resigned from all professional roles and board positions. (Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Treasury needs an insider director general

But the department’s already reduced ranks may make it difficult to find someone with the technical know-how and clout to replace Dondo Mogajane

Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too. But critics have questioned the appointment of a white man.

Absa’s Arrie Rautenbach long game can’t save bank from transformation critics

Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too

Former public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba.(Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Gupta kickbacks: Zondo recommends investigations into Gigaba, Molefe, Gama and Singh

The Zondo commission’s second report deals with the capture of Transnet through the Gupta racketeering enterprise

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Sexual harassment accuser claimed she protected ‘overboarded’ Pityana

‘I protected Pityana’s job’

Sipho Pityana. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Pityana palaver exposes AngloGold Ashanti’s cracks

The mining company’s former board chairperson has accused his replacement of engineering a sexual harassment complaint to get him out

Budget buster: Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has to keep rescuing Eskom (David Harrison/M&G)

Mboweni tells PIC board to leave the politics to him

The finance minister gave assurances that government will not interfere with the day to day running of the corporation

Budget buster: Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has to keep rescuing Eskom (David Harrison/M&G)

Mboweni admits Ramos among those considered to head Eskom unbundling

Mboweni denies Ramos has been appointed to lead the process of unbundling Eskom, but tells SABC she is among those being considered for the position

(Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Maria Ramos, the new captain of Ship SA?

Absa CEO Maria Ramos’s decision this week to quit with just a month’s notice led to immediate speculation that she is quitting for another job

Maria Ramos (Olivier Douliery/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

What’s next for Maria Ramos?

After leading Absa for a decade, Ramos is retiring from her post as chief executive at the end of February

“Throughout this tussle with Mr Maroga, Mr Mantashe said: ‘I am not getting involved in this. I disagree with the President and I am not getting involved’,” said Barbara Hogan on Tuesday. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Hogan: Zuma wanted a ‘rogue’ CEO at Eskom

According to Hogan’s testimony, a tussle between Jacob Maroga and the Eskom board showed how former president Jacob Zuma imposed his authority

Minister Pravin Gordhan meets former minister Barbara Hogan at the memorial service for her partner, struggle icon Ahmed Kathrada, in Johannesburg last year. (Deon Raath/Gallo Images/Rapport)

Gama lobby guns for Maria Ramos

Supporters also claim Barbara Hogan and Trevor Manuel have been targeting the ex-Transnet boss

The retail and business banking unit accounts for more than half of Absa’s total income. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Absa revenue slightly up, Ramos optimistic after Barclays exit

Growth in retail and business banking in South Africa boosted the bank’s earnings

Ramos was answering questions from journalists

Keep an open mind on the land debate: Maria Ramos

The land debate has to be approached calmly and responsibly says Barclays Africa Group chief executive Maria Ramos.

The concourt ruled that parliament could proceed with the impeachment process of Busisiwe Mkhwebane, but that she was also entitled to legal representation.

Absa CEO accuses Mkhwebane of ignoring evidence to manipulate Bankorp findings

Public protector made findings against Absa without pursuing evidence submitted by key witnesses, says Maria Ramos.

Barclays South Africa profit climbs 20% as credit impairments drop

The bank’s net income has risen to R12-billion from R10-billion last year.

Barclays Africa claws back at market share with mobile apps and iPads

Barclays Africa is giving its tellers iPads and offering mobile apps to try to win back market share from Capitec, Standard Bank and Nedbank.

Cultural differences are a major challenge for the Barclays One Africa stategy.

New day for Barclays a big challenge

Some analysts believe the bank’s One Africa policy makes sense but question if it can be done.