SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: South Africa’s cops in crisis
The news that 5-million dockets were closed due to a lack of leads is symptomatic of a police service in dire straits
MARC HASENFUSS: More sinned against than sinning
While investors once could seek solace in ‘sin sector’ shares in times of uncertainty, things are looking decidedly parched on that front today
CHRIS ROPER: Zuma’s poison plot ploys
Yet another story is doing the rounds about an attempted poisoning of the apparently invincible Jacob Zuma. We need to look beyond the claims to see what ...
JUSTICE MALALA: Musical chairs after May for South Africa’s political leaders
After the elections, some familiar names might leave the stage
EDITORIAL: Go well, go Shell
It’s hardly catastrophic that oil giant Shell is exiting its lower-margin downstream business
JAMIE CARR: Cooking up a surprise at Apple
Rumours are flying thick and fast about major new product launches and AI features
LETTER: The ANC does have much experience — in mismanagement
It is true what Motlanthe says; but what the party has become expert at is corruption
LETTER: Shivambu will always be in Malema’s shadow
No-one upstages the EFF leader by being outstanding
NATASHA MARRIAN: Zuma’s version of King Lear
The former president has never been a calm hand at the helm; now his destructive instincts are taking their toll on his new party
JUSTICE MALALA: Sam Motsuenyane was a leader who got things done
He was the best kind of South African
EDITORIAL: Prodding the beast into action
If unsolicited bids are fended off, they can bring out the best in the target company
SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Fickle Fiks flip-flops
Political expedience was on show as the ANC kicked into electioneering gear
EDITORIAL: Renewal remains elusive for hapless ANC
The ANC’s idea of renewal is an abstract concept for its leaders
MARC HASENFUSS: Zaad value play slow to germinate
Unless you fancy being a gentleman farmer, there seems little incentive to buy into Zeder’s value proposition for its seed and chemicals business Zaad
CHRIS ROPER: Of spooks, censorship and the SABC
The vetting of the SABC head of news by the State Security Agency, two years after his appointment and just ahead of an election, should be called what it ...
DUNCAN MCLEOD: Is Apple under siege?
Regulators pose the biggest danger, but the shifting sands of the technology industry also risk leaving the tech titan exposed
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