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DURBAN READY FOR SPORTS TOURISM TEE-OFF: The Jonsson Workwear Durban Open is back with a swing to tee-off at the landmark Durban Country Club from February 19 to 22. Pictured at the high-end launch on the 18-hole golf course were Sunshine Tour Commissioner Robert Abt, Jonsson Workwear CEO Nick Jonsson, and eThekwini Municipality City Manager Dr Musa Mbhele. Photo: Marlan Padayachee.

It’s tee-off time for Durban’s global sports tourism stripes

For the first time in a long time, Durban looks ready to step back into the spotlight.

Snarl: The temporary taxi rank, set up after the Oceans uMhlanga development went up on the former public transport node, is too small and has caused congestion in the area. (Lyse Comins/M&G)

uMhlanga Oceans taxi rank dispute rages on

Santaco has turned down the eThekwini Municipality’s latest plan for a taxi rank in the precinct

Snarl: The temporary taxi rank, set up after the Oceans uMhlanga development went up on the former public transport node, is too small and has caused congestion in the area. (Lyse Comins/M&G)

uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute

Local business and property owners say trade and values have plummeted due to taxi traffic congestion caused by the lack of a permanent public transport facility

The grassless sports field and broken rugby posts at Glenmore’s once-thriving sports grounds.

Local officials destroy the fields of  dreams with callous disregard

​When people start protesting, it is usually the frustrated action of those who have been trying to get their local government to be accountable

ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa meets with well-wishers at the ANC presidential gala dinner on Friday night

Sorting the saviours from the sheep

The Mail & Guardian continues its satirical guest writer series. Would-be tenderpreneur Apollo Mabuza gives us his first impressions

Human Settlements Director General Thabane Zulu at the Esate Agency Affairs Summit.

Energy exec on ice over nukes

Some say Yvonne Chetty may be a ‘scapegoat’ as more red flags emerge in nuclear-linked deal

Razzle

​‘Goodwill’ Reddy will reap millions

The mogul’s share scheme in a R600m hotel will result in small investors carrying all the risk.

A mysterious R171-million deal has gone to a company owned by Shantan Reddy

Zuma pals clinch first nuclear deal

What appears to be the first contract for SA’s mooted nuclear build has been quietly inked.

Friends: Jacob Zuma and Vivian Reddy (Gallo)

Reddy or not, here comes Madonsela

City Power’s smart meter tender review findings are still a matter of doubt, writes Lionel Faull.

City Power has continued to buy and install smart meters from Jacob Zuma ­benefactor Vivian ­Reddy’s  Edison ­company while a forensic audit into the tender is taking place.  ­(Oupa Nkosi, M&G)

City Power defies Vivian Reddy tender probe

Utility has bought hundreds of Edison meters in spite of a forensic investigation into the contract. Lionel Faull reports.

The press ombudsman has in its entirety dismissed ­Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy’s complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper.

Vivian Reddy’s complaint against M&G dismissed

The press ombudsman has dismissed Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy’s complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper in its entirety.

The press ombudsman has in its entirety dismissed ­Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy’s complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper.

Public protector to probe R1.25bn Reddy tender

The DA has received confirmation from the public protector that it will investigate the smart meters contract awarded to Vivian Reddy.

Jo’burg’s R1bn ‘present’ to Zuma benefactor

Evidence suggests that a hotly contested smart electricity meter tender, to the value of R1.25-billion, was fixed to benefit Vivian Reddy’s firm.

Vivian Reddy says he has always regarded it as his duty to help struggle veterans.

Nkandla: Reddy an unapologetic benefactor

Without Vivian Reddy’s provision of surety, FNB would not have granted a loan for President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla property.

Crony capitalists on JZ’s coat-tails

Key arms deal lobbyist and apartheid-era sanctions buster Tony Georgiadis is part President Jacob Zuma’s 213-person-strong business delegation.

Casino ‘bribe’ plot thickens

Former ANC bigwig Saki Macozoma has been dragged into the fallout from allegations that Free State Premier Ace Magashule solicited a R3-million bribe.

Premier’s R3-million casino ‘bribe’

Barely two months after taking office, Free State Premier Ace Magashule is fighting claims that he abused his office to solicit a R3-million bribe.

‘Secret agent’ Vivian Reddy

President Jacob Zuma’s sponsor is cagey about his company’s middleman activities and offshore account payments. Sam Sole reports.

Rescue Reddy’s cash cures

Vivian Reddy says it’s in his nature to help struggle vets. His detractors say he is also a serial pledger to communities and charities.

Zille: ANC divisions driven by greed

The deepest divisions in the African National Congress were driven not by ideology, but by greed and lust for power, Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille said on Friday.…