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  • Russian president, Vladimir Putin and President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    OPINION: Why SA should gird itself for tumultuous times

    Dirk Kotze says Zuma’s latest decisions have left everyone speculating as to the real reasons.

    2355 days ago
  • The markets have reacted positively to the the re-appointment of Pravin Gordhan as Finance Minister. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Markets react to musical chairs at Finance Ministry

    EWN visited the JSE to assess the market reaction to the news that Pravin Gordhan has been reappointed as Finance Minister.

    2355 days ago
  • FILE. Pravin Gordhan has been reappointed as finance minister. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    ANC: We’re not responsible for Zuma’s reshuffle

    The ANC says Zuma’s decision to appoint Pravin Gordhan was not the result of pressure from the party.

    2355 days ago
  • Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe. Picture: GCIS.

    Radebe: Cabinet not informed of Nene’s sacking ahead of time

    Jeff Radebe says the appointment and removal of Cabinet ministers is the prerogative of the president.

    2358 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma in Parliament. Picture: GCIS.

    The Zuma effect: Nene’s sacking & the markets

    Economists have warned the effect the move has had on markets should not be underestimated.

    2358 days ago
  • FILE. President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    EDITORIAL: We deserve better. We demand more.

    Katy Katopodis says Nhlanhla Nene's abrupt & unprecedented sacking marks the start of a new era in SA.

    2358 days ago
  • FILE: Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Nene reportedly redeployed as ordinary MP in Parliament

    Jacob Zuma yesterday announced Nene's position as Finance Minister would be taken over by David van Rooyen.

    2359 days ago
  • FILE. Former Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    Nene’s sacking described as 'reckless', 'dangerous'

    The move sent shockwaves across the markets, with the rand nosediving overnight against major currencies.

    2359 days ago
  • Former Merafong Mayor David van Rooyen has replaced Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance. Picture: Merafong Facebook page

    Who is David van Rooyen?

    Former Merafong Mayor David van Rooyen has replaced Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance.

    2359 days ago
  • FILE. Now former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene in Parliament. Picture: GCIS.

    Rand plummets following Nene’s ‘redeployment’

    The rand touched record lows against the dollar, pound and the euro.

    2359 days ago
  • Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Shock & bewilderment after Nene’s sacking

    President Jacob Zuma removed the finance minister from his post & replaced him with David van Rooyen.

    2359 days ago
  • Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    Nhlanhla Nene removed as finance minister

    ANC MP David Van Rooyen has been named as the new minister of finance.

    2360 days ago
  • Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    Finance Minister issues warning to SAA

    Nene warned the troubled airline that going ahead with a controversial Airbus deal will amount to misconduct.

    2365 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    Nene accuses DA of 'political grandstanding'

    The minister tore into the DA in his reply to debate on the mid-term budget he tabled in October.

    2373 days ago
  • The 'Fees Must Fall hashtag on Twitter. Picture: Twitter @702.

    Zero fees increase means R2,33b shortfall

    The Higher Education Dept says the no fee increase next year means a shortfall of R2,33 billion.

    2395 days ago
  • FILE:Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene, delivering the 2015 MTBPS Speech in Parliament 21 October 2015. Picture: GCIS.

    Nene: Govt is seized with the #FeesMustFall matter

    Finance Minister Nene says while government was slow to react, immediate intervention is needed.

    2408 days ago
  • Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene, delivering the 2015 MTBPS Speech in Parliament 21 October 2015. Picture: GCIS.

    Finance Minister offers little cheer regarding SA growth

    Nhlanhla Nene’s budget policy statement leaves the door open on hiking VAT for the first time in 20 years.

    2408 days ago
  • FILE: Nhlanhla Nene in Parliament. Picture: GCIS.

    Nene: SA's economic growth has slowed

    The finance minister says the local economy faces a number of challenges.

    2409 days ago
  • FILE: Finance minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    WATCH LIVE: The finance minister's mini Budget

    Nhlanhla Nene is now delivering his second medium-term budget policy statement.

    2409 days ago
  • New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    Finance Minister optimistic investment can turn SA’s economy

    Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene chats to 702’s John Robbie about plans to advance South Africa’s slowing economy.

    2445 days ago
  • FILE. Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    ‘No need for anxiety over SA’s nuclear build programme’

    Minister Nhlanhla Nene says govt intends to follow all necessary processes before making a decision.

    2445 days ago
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