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Truth to power: The M&G’s columnist has strong words for Police Minister Bheki Cele who he says is visible but ineffective. Photo: Morapedi Mashashe/Gallo Images & Darren Stewart/Gallo Image

Reshuffle: Ramaphosa forced to play a game of thrones

The shifts were not about improving government’s efficiency but about securing political futures

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgotsientsho Ramokgopa was among a delegation of government officials and business leaders who sought to drive home that message during an investment session at the African CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Tuesday.

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gets green light for minister of electricity

The new minister will be expected to coordinate all departments responsible for the energy response, and will also be responsible for turnaround plans and overseeing new…

Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana. Photo: Getty Images

UPDATE: What next for Eskom as De Ruyter immediately released from duties

Sources on the board of Eskom believe that chief financial officer Calib Cassim will take over as the next CEO

Gauteng premier David Makhura. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Acting no more: Makhura elected ANC Gauteng chair

With Makhura elected, the deputy chairperson has become the most sought-after position in the ANC Gauteng

The Union Buildings in Pretoria was designed by Sir Herbert Baker

​Tshwane protest report shows ANC puts politicians above people – DA

City Press reported on Sunday that while fiery protests raged in Tshwane this past week, police were told to focus on protecting national key points.

‘Propaganda’: Controversial ANC councillor George Matjila

Fingers pointed at ANC councillor over Tshwane chaos

The man said to be the mastermind behind the Tshwane violence says it’s all a plot to discredit him by his political foes.

Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that although fires are not common occurrences, it is important that these incidents be given urgent attention.

​ANC to go back to branches about mayoral nomination process – Tshwane mayor Ramokgopa

"The leadership says it hears your plea. We resolve problems through engagements," Ramokgopa told party members at a community hall in Atteridgeville.

ANC mayors embrace Twitter (sort of)

ANC mayors in Gauteng will set up Twitter and Facebook accounts ahead of the local elections — but won’t be doing any actual tweeting themselves.