Wednesday Morning Spice

Former minister Pravin Gordhan admitted to hospital, Ex-Cape Town mayco member Malusi Booi arrested, Rupert Murdoch’s $15bn Succession style court battle, Mysterious ‘UFO’ over NYC, and 163 consecutive days without load shedding.
Monday Morning Spice

Eskom sabotage vanishes, How Team SA fared at the Paralympics on Saturday, Myanmar people are offering to sell their kidneys online, and Adele announces indefinite hiatus from music.
Pravin Gordon Admits De Ruyter Told Him About Eskom Corruption

Gordon reiterated that he could not rely on “rumour, suspicion or even what a certain publication calls intelligence. There’s a distinction between that and evidence.” Yes genius, but evidence comes from investigating suspicions, rumours, and intelligence. One would swear that the ministerial Netflix account never streams procedural cop shows. This is first season CSI stuff, man.
Watches, Livestock, Pyjamas – The Gifts Our Politicians Declared

Being a member of parliament brings with it a sizeable salary each year, as well as an array of gifts from various sources.
Tuesday Morning Spice

Pravin Gordhan under fire. Queen agrees on ‘period of transition’. Will and Harry hit back at ‘bully’ story. Oldest material on earth. All the Oscars nominations (including Charlize). Adam Sandler’s worst movie promise.
Zapiro’s ‘Eskom Road Map’ Cartoon Is Depressingly Accurate

Continuing on from his superb Helen Zille ‘wrecking ball’ cartoon last week, Zapiro has arrowed in on the mess facing Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan as he tries to fix Eskom.
Things Get Ugly Between EFF And Gordhan In Face-To-Face Showdown [Video]

During Pravin Gordhan’s 2019-20 public enterprises budget speech yesterday, EFF members stormed the floor in an effort to intimidate the minister.
Pravin Gordhan Gives Five Reasons Why SAA Has Fallen Apart

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has his work cut out with SAA, and has highlighted five key problem areas.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Pravin comes out swinging. MacKenzie Bezos pledge. NZ mass hacking. SA’s toughest CEO job. ‘Egg Boy’ donates money. Peter de Villiers fired. Kit Harrington in rehab. Heinz Winckler 17 years on.
Energy Expert Tears Apart Eskom’s Plan To Avoid Load Shedding This Winter [Video]

Yesterday, Pravin Gordhan, his new technical review team, and Eskom’s top brass announced their new plans. Not everyone seems impressed.
The Most Devastating Takedown Of The EFF You’ll Read This Year

The EFF haven’t covered themselves in glory these past few weeks. After a persistent attack on the media, the scribes are now fighting back.
Pravin Gordhan Has Finally Had Enough Of Julius Malema

Pravin Gordhan has said “enough”, and is hitting back at EFF leader Julius Malema after a sustained attack over the past few weeks.
Eight Standout Points From Pravin’s First Day At State Capture Inquiry

Finally, after a few delays, Pravin Gordhan stepped up to the plate at the judicial inquiry into state capture. Here’s a look at the standout moments.
WATCH LIVE: Pravin Gordhan’s State Capture Appearance Promises Fireworks [Video]

There have been much dishing of dirt during the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture thus far, but now it’s time for Pravin Gordhan to have his say.
Pravin Gordhan Reveals All In State Capture Sworn Statement

Pravin Gordhan has revealed all in a 68-page sworn statement, signed and delivered to the judicial inquiry into state capture.
Six People That Could Replace Nhlanhla Nene As South Africa’s New Finance Minister

SA’s current finance minister, Nhlanhla Nene, has reportedly asked President Cyril Ramaphosa “to relieve him of his duties”. Let’s look at the contenders for his spot.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Pravin’s SARS grilling. Please Call Me inventor gagged. Grace Mugabe’s viral pic. SA salaries dropping. More Tekkie Town drama. Uber or car? Red Hen protests. ‘Pee tape’ music video. Meghan’s dad worried.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Pravin gets busy. Muizenberg protests. NK/US meeting in jeopardy. De Lille back at work. Ugly UN exchanges. Atlantic Seaboard property stagnates. New WhatsApp features. Next Arsenal manager. Deadpool 2 review.
Check Out The Zingers Pravin Gordhan Fired At Eskom’s Anoj Singh Yesterday [Video]

During yesterday’s parliamentary inquiry into state capture, Pravin sharpened the knife and went for the jugular. The former Eskom CFO was left squirming.
Pravin Gordhan Speaks Out On South Africa’s “Disease Of Greed”

It’s not often we hear from Pravin Gordhan, but when we do, we should all listen with absolute intent and heed his advice. Don’t you agree?
Could KPMG Be Going Down The Same Road As Bell Pottinger?

After releasing a statement on Friday retracting the findings and recommendations of its 2014 report into an alleged SARS rogue unit, KPMG is falling apart.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Gordhan reveals state capture numbers. Bell Pottinger dying ugly death. Everyone Hillary blames. SA Reserve Bank under attack. Wayde van Niekerk stadium binned. Actress wins massive libel lawsuit. Bella Hadid’s new shoot.
Wednesday Morning Spice

ANC coming for Pravin and co. CT City dishes out water fines. Grace Mugabe escapes. Sandton’s property market tanking. Tiger’s THC test. UEFA player of the year choices. New allegations against Roman Polanski.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Pravin goes hard at JZ. Trump’s secret Putin meeting. Four year wait for urologist in KZN. SA film industry’s shocking report. South Korea abduction. R Kelly bashes cult claims. Afrikaans rock and war. Emily in a bikini.
Pravin Gordhan Grilling The Eskom Board Is A Thing Of Beauty [Video]

Yesterday the Parliamentary oversight committee was handed the chance to put Eskom under the spotlight, and leading the charge was a fired up Pravin.
Pravin Gordhan Hits Out At Zuma During CNN Interview [Video]

It’s clear that the firing of the then Finance Minister was the final straw for many South Africans, but Pravin Gordhan isn’t going down without a fight.
Did A Sunday Times Headline Lead To Pravin Being Sacked?

During the ANC’s media briefing on Wednesday, Gwede Mantashe made a comment on the “real” reason Zuma let Gordhan go. Basically, ego.
Here’s Pravin Gordhan’s Keynote Speech At #KathradaMemorial [Video]

The Cape Town CBD is packed with protesters and mourners alike, St George’s Cathedral playing host to Uncle Kathy’s memorial service. Time for Pravin to speak out.
Friday Morning Spice

Pravin fired. Rand tanks. Cape underworld ‘coup’. Ronaldo sculptor hits back. US chilled about Assad. Westminster attacker did dry run. Venice terror plot uncovered. Meghan prepares for princess vibes.
HuffPost Gives Us Five Things We Need To Know About The Pravin Gordhan Drama

From the minister himself to the Gupta-owned news channel ANN7, HuffPost lays down five of the factors influencing Gordhan’s fate at the moment.