Amil Umraw
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Sars Inquiry: Judge Will Rule On Monday Whether It Continues
It was an explosive week at the inquiry into governance and tax administration at Sars, culminating in a request by Tom Moyane's lawyer that it be scrapped. → Read More
Sars Inquiry: Judge Will Rule On Monday Whether It Continues
It was an explosive week at the inquiry into governance and tax administration at Sars, culminating in a request by Tom Moyane's lawyer that it be scrapped. → Read More
Moyane Wants Sars Inquiry Halted, All Evidence Scrapped
Moyane's lawyer, Dali Mpofu, claimed in a submission to the panel that there are numerous biases in the processes. → Read More
De Lille's Battle With The DA Far From Over
The party will commence will internal disciplinary processes now that De Lille's membership has been reinstated. → Read More
DA To Continue Onslaught Against De Lille Despite Court Loss
The DA may move for a motion of no confidence in De Lille as a party member. → Read More
BREAKING: De Lille Beats DA In Court; Remains Cape Town Mayor
The court ordered that the party's decision to terminate De Lille's membership was illegal. → Read More
These Are The ANC's Biggest Headaches In Its Three Most Troubled Provinces
The ANC's top structures are dealing with internal conflict from its members as the battle for leadership in various provinces continues. → Read More
It's Youth Month, But Where In The World Is Collen Maine? *crickets*
The ANCYL has also been exceptionally quiet in the lead-up to Youth Day. → Read More
What Now For The ANC In KZN? A Battle May Be Looming
Sources on both factions of the party in the province say tensions are peaking after a court interdicted its elective conference at the weekend. → Read More
This Is Why Zuma Is Still The Boss In KZN
The battle between rival factions of the ANC was laid bare at the weekend, with Zuma gaining the upper hand over his presidential successor in KZN. → Read More
ANC KZN Blames Factionalism On National Leadership
This comes after a court application by some members in the province interdicted the party's elective conference from taking place. → Read More
Is The EFF An Ethno-Racial Party?
Analysts are divided on whether the EFF (and its leadership) display racist tendencies, or use race to bait voters at the polls. → Read More
Status Update: Zuma's Taxes To Be Scrutinised As Sars Inquiry 'On Track'
A commission of inquiry into governance at the embattled revenue collector has begun its work and its first deadline is on September 30. → Read More
Status Update: NPA Remains 'Confident' Of R169-Million Gupta Money Freeze
Despite two embarrassing court judgments related to the Gupta family, the NPA remains hopeful. → Read More
In Just 3 Months, Pravin Gordhan Has Wielded The Sledgehammer At SOEs
Here's the lowdown on the progress made by the new public enterprises minister. → Read More
Almost One Year Later: What Has Become Of KPMG?
On Monday, KPMG announced that 400 people will lose their jobs. How did this once-credible firm reach this point? → Read More
DA's Mazzone On Possible Court Action To Oust Her: Bring It On!
DA MP Natasha Mazzone stands by the processes which had her elected as second deputy federal chairperson despite a legal opinion which says it was invalid. → Read More
DA MP Says Claims Of A Divide In The Party Is A 'Media Invention'
In a series of tweets, DA MP Gavin Davis denied that the DA was split between a predominantly white liberal faction and a mostly black progressive faction. → Read More
Compulsory History Classes: Who Decides What We Learn And What We Forget?
Historians warn that all sectors of society need to be represented if we are to present a true reflection of our past to the next generation. → Read More
BREAKING: Minister's Team Recommends History Be Made Compulsory In School
A ministerial team recommended that history be a compulsory subject should be phased in incrementally from Grade 10 to matric from 2023. → Read More