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Public Enterprises

Pravin Gordhan was that rare thing — an honest politician, driven by a ‘higher purpose’

Politics

Pravin Gordhan was that rare thing — an honest politician, driven by a ‘higher purpose’

By Chris Whitfield

Transnet turnaround looks promising, but set to be a long haul

Business Maverick

Transnet turnaround looks promising, but set to be a long haul

By Ray Mahlaka

SAA-Takatso deal should be probed by Special Investigating Unit, MPs say, but Gordhan disagrees

Maverick News

SAA-Takatso deal should be probed by Special Investigating Unit, MPs say, but Gordhan disagrees

By Marianne Merten

After the Bell: Like Johnny Cash, Pravin Gordhan walked the line

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Like Johnny Cash, Pravin Gordhan walked the line

By Tim Cohen

Pravin Gordhan’s half-century of public service draws to a close

Business Maverick

Pravin Gordhan’s half-century of public service draws to a close

By Marianne Merten

Confidentiality is not secrecy, says Gordhan, after MPs fall in line to keep mum on SAA deal

South Africa

Confidentiality is not secrecy, says Gordhan, after MPs fall in line to keep mum on SAA deal

By Marianne Merten

Pravin Gordhan doubles down on the need for secrecy around the sale of SAA

Business Maverick

Pravin Gordhan doubles down on the need for secrecy around the sale of SAA

By Ray Mahlaka and Marianne Merten

Acting Transnet boss Phillips emerges as frontrunner after board lists preferred CEO candidates

Business Maverick

Acting Transnet boss Phillips emerges as frontrunner after board lists preferred CEO candidates

By Ray Mahlaka

Fight over rolling blackout exemptions is set to be long and twisted

Business Maverick

Fight over rolling blackout exemptions is set to be long and twisted

By Ray Mahlaka

Pravin Gordhan’s rough ride from anti-corruption hero to being an integral part of SA’s problem

South Africa

Pravin Gordhan’s rough ride from anti-corruption hero to being an integral part of SA’s problem

By Stephen Grootes

Eskom, Transnet ex-board members blame ‘meddling’ Minister Gordhan for executive exodus at dysfunctional SOEs

Business Maverick

Eskom, Transnet ex-board members blame ‘meddling’ Minister Gordhan for executive exodus at dysfunctional SOEs

By Ray Mahlaka

SOE reforms? ANC-ruled, politics-dominated South Africa makes it the steepest climb of all

South Africa

SOE reforms? ANC-ruled, politics-dominated South Africa makes it the steepest climb of all

By Stephen Grootes