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Doesn't Cover: Entertainment, sport
Award winning political correspondent. Covering policy, power and the people @BDLiveSA maekot@businessday.co.za

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Award winning journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa

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ANC invokes liberation ties with Mozambique to condemn xenophobic attacks

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Story audio is generated using AI The ANC has assured Mozambique of its commitment to stamping out the xenophobia unfolding in South Africa, adding that attacks on African migrants should not be associated with the ANC. Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to Mozambique on Thursday, ANC secretary-general Fiklile Mbalula invoked liberation-era ties between his party and Mozambique’s Frelimo to distance the ANC from anti-immigration protests that have swept through South Africa in recent months.
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Fight against BEE is politically charged globally, says Parks Tau

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Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau has accused critics of BEE of acting in bad faith, saying the global backlash against affirmative action is a politically driven campaign by those who have long opposed economic redress. The remarks, delivered at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference on Wednesday, represent the government’s most direct pushback yet against growing pressure to roll back the transformation policy.
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Ramaphosa positively considering Hill-Lewis’ cabinet reshuffle request

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is positively weighing a request from DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis to reshuffle the coalition cabinet, according to people familiar with the matter. Hill-Lewis has written to Ramaphosa seeking changes to the DA’s ministerial and deputy ministerial appointments, with former DA leader John Steenhuisen set to be moved from agriculture minister to deputy minister of trade, industry and competition.
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Awards

Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

2019 - Best Newcomer

The award goes to a journalist with experience of three years or less, who the judges have identified (through nomination and evaluation). The winner should display high potential in their reporting and contribution to financial journalism in the future. News topics should cover business/companies, economy, financial markets, consumer financial education, and Africa Growth Story.

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