Government ministers might not be getting some of the perks that they’re used to, but when you’re a millionaire, does it really matter?
We have some good news for South Africa and some bad news for government employees, who have thus far been enjoying the high life.
The average salary in the public sector is higher on average than the rest of the economy, and it’s draining our national budget in a massive way.
For the best part of 25 years, the ANC has relied on blind voter loyalty to remain in power. Finally, young South Africans seem to be coming to their senses.
Thanks to a new law recently signed into existence, millions of South Africans could find themselves debt-free.
Richard Poplak, the Daily Maverick’s most sharp-tongued assassin, has really gone to town on what he reckons is the slow death of South African democracy.
At the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting this weekend, the gloves really came off. At least Ramaphosa feels like he’s sitting pretty.
Magashule isn’t going to stop gunning for Ramaphosa, although thus far the ANC’s incumbent leader has managed to stave off the party’s secretary-general. The biggest test lies ahead.
The names of the chairpersons on the ANC parliamentary committee reads like a who’s who of State Capture and corruption, as Ace wins another round.
Last week, Cyril Ramaphosa was completely blindsided by Ace Magashule, who was on his way to Cape Town to try and pull a quick one.
An induction session at the Old Assembly in Parliament turned ugly when the ANC and EFF clashed.
Whilst some are determined to believe that Cyril Ramaphosa’s New Dawn is going to save the day, not everyone is on board.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s New Dawn has had a few hiccups along the way. According to Justice Malala, we need to exercise some patience.
Ramaphosa may have kept the nation waiting for an hour or so, but in the end, the man nicknamed ‘The Cat’ secured the position of understudy.
When the ANC’s top brass meets later this week, a years-long power struggle will take centre stage. It could get very messy.
Just two hours before appearing in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa announced that Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza would “postpone” his swearing in. Let the games begin.
Over the weekend, Cyril Ramaphosa’s rival ANC faction didn’t even bother trying to hide the fact that they’re gunning for him.
Everybody knows the ANC will win the national vote, securing more than 50%, but the margin of victory is actually very important for what comes next.
Voting day is almost upon us, so let’s run through the final poll numbers doing the rounds.
If you’re thinking that the ANC is going to crack somewhere around the 55% to 60% mark, there could be a boost in shares in certain sectors.
Polling giants Ipsos has published the results of its final poll, and the Daily Maverick reckons it’s about as close to an accurate prediction as we will get ahead of May 8.
The ANC wants us to grow South Africa “togher”. The people want a proofreader.
Convicted fraudster and ANC national executive committee member Tony Yengeni reckons that Herman Mashaba is due for a necklacing. That hasn’t endeared him to many.
Ace’s 48-hour nightmare. Viral SARS IT chief update. David Blaine sexual assault. Martin Shkreli in solitary. Facebook’s mad weekend. El Chapo fashion line. Skrillex vs mosquitoes. Bieber’s April Fools’ fail.
Justice Malala isn’t the kind to pull his punches, and the highly respected political commentator and columnist has unloaded on Ramaphosa and the ANC.
Cyril Ramaphosa landed some real-world experience of South Africa’s public transport, when he was stuck on a train for hours yesterday.
According to Alan Winde, the DA’s premier candidate for the Western Cape, the ANC have been doing their utmost to undermine the party’s provincial governance.
As we get ready to vote in May, let’s take a look at what the 2014 results might say about the outcome of the 2019 elections.
When the ANC announced their list of candidates for Parliament and the provincial legislatures, they gave the people of South Africa a massive middle finger.
The ANC plans on changing the Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation. Here’s how that will work and what it means.