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The President's Keepers

The public protector’s quest for Zuma tax records is a farce — here’s why

South Africa

The public protector’s quest for Zuma tax records is a farce — here’s why

By Jacques Pauw

High panel on State Security, a good step towards a real reboot

South Africa

High panel on State Security, a good step towards a real reboot

By Stephen Grootes

Franschhoek Literary Festival gives platform to writers who exposed State Capture

South Africa

Franschhoek Literary Festival gives platform to writers who exposed State Capture

By Adam Yates

Spy oversight boss approaches the court for protection from Arthur Fraser

Politics

Spy oversight boss approaches the court for protection from Arthur Fraser

By amaBhungane

By Unknown Author

Zuma Watch: Ordinary South Africans want to see the back of the country's president sooner rather than later

South Africa

Zuma Watch: Ordinary South Africans want to see the back of the country's president sooner rather than later

By Bheki C. Simelane

Paul O’Sullivan: National Police Commissioner slayer strikes again

South Africa

Paul O’Sullivan: National Police Commissioner slayer strikes again

By Marianne Thamm

Analysis: One SONA, two leaders, two competing futures

South Africa

Analysis: One SONA, two leaders, two competing futures

By Stephen Grootes

State Capture: Lord Hain refuses meeting with Hogan Lovells until firm admits wrongdoing and apologises

South Africa

State Capture: Lord Hain refuses meeting with Hogan Lovells until firm admits wrongdoing and apologises

By Marianne Thamm

Jacques Pauw: SARS’ court application against writer ‘conceded the truth’ – NB Publishers

South Africa

Jacques Pauw: SARS’ court application against writer ‘conceded the truth’ – NB Publishers

By News24

Declaration of Interests: Zuma must face up to allegations – Maimane

South Africa

Declaration of Interests: Zuma must face up to allegations – Maimane

By Orateng Lepodise

While you were sleeping: 9 November 2017

South Africa

While you were sleeping: 9 November 2017

By John Stupart