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Big Debate: Experts & Deputy Minister on SA's economy

In this episode of Economic Justice Matters by the Institute for Economic Justice, we unpack one of the most critical questions facing South Africa today: Is the economy finally turning the corner — or are we still stuck in structural stagnation? Featuring Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen, Gilad Isaacs (Executive Director, IEJ), and Thoko Madonko (Southern Centre for Inequality Studies), this debate dives deep into: The reality behind South Africa’s “green shoots”, whether debt is truly stabilizing, the role of the state vs the private sector, the unemployment crisis and what it will take to fix it and much more!

Explosive IPID report blows open Phala Phala

Action SA has secured the release of the IPID report that details the investigations and recommendations into the Phala Phala saga. In this report, we get a picture of how senior SAPS officials in the Presidential Protection Unit contravened the law in an effort to conceal the theft of foreign currency from the President's private farm. We take a deep dive into this report and its consequences.

The Tshwane story gets deeper...

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, today, heard from Tshukudu Malatji - an official who works in the Asset Protection department. We unpack his testimony and the revelations that have come out of the City of Tshwane.

Phala Phala judgment loading!

The Constitutional Court of South Africa has indicated that it is in the advanced stage of the Phala Phala judgment's completion and will deliver this judgement within a month. This was in reponse to EFF leader Julius Malema's letter addressed to the Chief Justice on the delay in this matter. We unpack what this means for the Phala Phala saga and how we could see this situation unfold.

Sergeant Nkosi arrested as Madlanga Commission continues

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been arrested and he will be in custody until Monday 13 April. We unpack this and the resumption of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after an Easter recess. This week, the Commission is expected to hear evidence relating to the City of Tshwane, particularly the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD).