Adriaan Basson
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UCT crisis: Phakeng digs in heels, wants to be 'exonerated' in statement
'Haggling' between vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng and the University of Cape Town's council is delaying the issuing of a media statement announcing her exit. → Read More
UCT vice-chancellor Phakeng given more 'time off' amid looming probe into mismanagement
Council chairperson Babalwa Ngonyama announced last week that Phakeng would be placed on sick leave, following what Ngonyama called a "stressful" time. → Read More
UCT crisis: Night of drama as deputy chair withdraws 'in protest', council members resign
University of Cape Town governance crisis deepens as council fails again to appoint judge and panel to investigate VC and council chair. → Read More
BREAKING | UCT council votes in favour of independent probe into VC, chair
A retired judge and independent panel of four experts will decide whether University of Cape Town (UCT) vice-chancellor, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, is guilty of misconduct. → Read More
Adriaan Basson | Zuma vs Maughan: media freedom goes on trial
The private prosecution against Karyn Maughan and News24 is a full-blown attack on media freedom by the country's former president to divert attention from his own troubles, writes Adriaan Basson. → Read More
Social welfare knocks on Die Antwoord's door
The rap-rave duo Die Antwoord has been visited by social workers to establish the safety of their 17-year-old biological child in Cape Town. → Read More
EXPOSED | 'I was Die Antwoord's child slave'
The controversial rap-rave group Die Antwoord is facing serious allegations of child abuse and exploitation by their adopted son, Tokkie du Preez, who has broken his silence after 12 years. → Read More
EXPOSED | 'I was Die Antwoord's child slave'
The controversial rap-rave group Die Antwoord is facing serious allegations of child abuse and exploitation by their adopted son, Tokkie du Preez, who has broken his silence after 12 years. → Read More
One man's mission: To turn the Lavender Hill battlefield into a dreamfield
Mark Nicholson has a dream: to lift the people of Lavender Hill above their circumstances. → Read More
UPDATE | Anroux Marais to replace Albert Fritz who steps aside amid sex scandal
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais to replace Albert Fritz who has stepped aside following allegations of sexual assault. → Read More
Adriaan Basson | Being pro-vaccine is not progressive; it's normal
It is abundantly clear that Covid-19 vaccines are safe and reduce deaths. We need an Herculean effort to vaccinate 60% of South Africans before the fourth wave hits, writes Adriaan Basson. → Read More
Key Zuma witness and auditor Johan van der Walt dies
Johan van der Walt, the auditor of the forensic report that forms the basis of former president Jacob Zuma's upcoming corruption trial, has died. → Read More
'Strong' Joburg father dies of Covid-19 three days before he was due to get his vaccine
On 5 August, 46-year-old Tyron Stoltz was supposed to receive his first Pfizer vaccination - but, three days earlier, Covid-19 claimed the life of the married father of two young boys. → Read More
Rumours about new Finance Minister as Mboweni looks set to go
Fin24 understand from sources close to the Cabinet reshuffle that the ANC's alliance partners, Cosatu and the SACP, were adamant that Mboweni had to go. → Read More
Adriaan Basson | Why I chose to be vaccinated
Although it remains a personal decision for every adult whether to vaccinate or not, it is not a decision without consequences, writes Adriaan Basson. → Read More
Adriaan Basson | Why I chose to be vaccinated
Although it remains a personal decision for every adult whether to vaccinate or not, it is not a decision without consequences, writes Adriaan Basson. → Read More
Bheki Cele says he won't go down for not arresting Jacob Zuma
Police Minister Bheki Cele has told News24 he won't disobey a court order ordering the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma. → Read More
Adriaan Basson | Want to stop a cult? Then don't buy aQuellé bottled water
On Saturday, News24 published the result of a seven-month investigation into allegations of gross human rights violations and abuse at KwaSizabantu Mission. You can make a difference by not buying their unholy water, writes Adriaan Basson. → Read More
Adriaan Basson | 10 things I have learnt during the five-month coronavirus lockdown
The past five months have shown the best and the worst in South Africans, writes Adriaan Basson. → Read More
Adriaan Basson | Public servants are not entitled to special protection against Covid-19
The blanket closure of public schools is to the detriment of millions of children who are deprived of an education and social interaction, writes Adriaan Basson. → Read More