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Ramaphosa orders police inquiry into burglaries of his ministers

The Hawks suspect the possible complicity of a VIP protection unit in the break-ins at the residences of two ministers and political allies of the president. Fearing a campaign to undermine him, Ramaphosa has moved to overhaul this unit. [...]

Published on 17/08/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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African National Congress
Arthur Fraser
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Fannie Masemola
Gwede Mantashe
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State Security Agency loses out in Ramaphosa's reshuffle

In the end, the president of South Africa did not return to an autonomous Ministry of State Security. As a result, a novice in the intelligence sector with little chance of moving forward with reform now oversees the State Security Agency.

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Ramaphosa steps up battle against sabotage of Eskom's power stations

Following his re-election as head of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, President Cyril Ramaphosa wants to bring his internal opposition into line. He accuses it of destabilising the state electricity company Eskom, which has been plagued by sabotage.

Free access Infrastructure, Energy, Politics 13.01.2023

Lesotho, South Africa
Fed-up Pretoria takes action on Basotho gang gold raids

The people injecting the most cash into the Lesotho general election campaign, local gangs, get much of their money from raiding disused gold mines in South Africa. These Basotho gangs are now threatening active mines, sparking tensions between Pretoria and Maseru.

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Virunga National Park to seek repayment for blocked shipment from arms manufacturer Truvelo

After the South African police seized equipment destined for the Virunga National Park in eastern DRC, South Africa company Truvelo faces questions from its client.

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South Africa
Two bigwig ANC ministers allegedly burgled

According to our sources, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe and Justice Minister Ronald Lamola were both burgled at their official residences in Pretoria last week.

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Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Atul Gupta and brother Rajesh, the alleged masterminds of state capture during Zuma's presidency who were arrested in Dubai on 2 June, are to be extradited to South Africa but Pretoria is not being very cooperative as the focus shifts to the upcoming ANC conference.

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Inner circles | South Africa
All-powerful Constitutional Court defends its independence as political attacks intensify

Since it began to operate in 1995, the Constitutional Court, with its 11 judges, has always succeeded in playing its role of counterweight to the government, setting a rare example on the African continent in this respect.

Subscribers only Politics 29.04.2022

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South Africa
Ronald Lamola plays youth card in bid for ANC deputy presidency

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola hopes to become one of the ANC's top six at the party's elective conference in December. The 38-year-old, who is in charge of several highly sensitive legal cases, has the confidence of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

South Africa
Ramaphosa orders police inquiry into burglaries of his ministers

South Africa
State Security Agency loses out in Ramaphosa's reshuffle

South Africa
Ramaphosa steps up battle against sabotage of Eskom's power stations

Lesotho, South Africa
Fed-up Pretoria takes action on Basotho gang gold raids

DRC, South Africa
Virunga National Park to seek repayment for blocked shipment from arms manufacturer Truvelo

South Africa
Two bigwig ANC ministers allegedly burgled

Spotlight | South Africa, UAE
Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Inner circles | South Africa
All-powerful Constitutional Court defends its independence as political attacks intensify

South Africa
Ronald Lamola plays youth card in bid for ANC deputy presidency