Noni Mokati

Gauteng Politics and Opinions Editor

PIC Inquiry: Liquidating aasets to fund subscriptions not unusual - Dan Matjila

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A request for liquidity to be created, in order to fund a subscription for AYO, was neither unusual nor irregular, Daniel Matjila told the inquiry.

Steinhoff deal was significant and regrettable, Dan Matjila tells PIC Inquiry

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Dan Matjila has lamented the PIC's investment with Steinhoff saying the losses incurred in the deal were "significant and regrettable".

#PICInquiry: Matjila denies funding business that Nene junior had interest in

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Dan Matjila has denied allegations that the PIC funded a business, which Siyabonga Nene, had a vested interest in.

#PICInquiry: Matjila sheds light on PIC's investment in Tosaco

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Former PIC CEO Dr Dan Matjila has detailed how the transaction between the PIC and Independent energy company, Tosaco, unfolded.

#PICInquiry: The PIC was not used as a 'free for all' - Matjila

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Matjila said contrary to reports and despite the trillions of rands, it manages the PIC had not been used as a "free for all? under his tenure.

#PICInquiry: Matjila bears no grudges against Gungubele and Holomisa

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Dan Matjila was responding to questions regarding tensions that had been visible between him and Mondli Gungubele and Bantu Holomisa.

#PICInquiry: Matjila says due processes were followed

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Dan Matjila insists that due processes were followed by the PIC in transactions involving various companies who have investments with the PIC.

#PICInquiry: I had to put out fires after the Nogu emails - Matjila

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Matjila entered his third day of testimony stating how he had to put out fires around allegations contained in an email sent by whistle-blower James Nogu.

#PICInquiry: Dan Matjila tried to defend the PIC from state capture

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Matjila has told of how he and his colleagues worked hard to defend the PIC from State Capture during his tenure at the state-owned asset manager.

#PICInquiry: Matjila tackles allegations made by his former colleagues

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Matjila used his second day of testimony at the Mpati Commission, to hit back at allegations levelled him by some of the former board members.

#PICInquiry: AfriSam's collapse caused serious tensions between PIC, GEPF

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Matjila has told of how the collapse of cement company Afrisam, "created serious tensions between the PIC and the Government Employees Pension Fund. "

#PICInquiry: Matjila says he would welcome workers on PIC board

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Former Public Investment Corporation CEO Dan Matjila says he welcomes the representation of workers on the asset manager?s board just as long as processes are followed. ...

#PICInquiry: 'Dan Matjila couldn't have acted alone'

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CEO Dan Matjila couldn't have acted alone in making final investment decisions at the PIC, Tahir Maepa, of the Public Servants Association of South Africa, has said. ...

Saving water is everyone’s problem

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If there is any glaring truth we ought to remember, it is this one: the next world war may be fought over water and time is not on our side.

Women must be free to succeed

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As we head to the polls this year, we ought to reflect on what it not only means to be a woman in SA but also what the consequences are for female politicians.

SA needs to address mental health crisis

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“A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health . . . ”

#FuelPriceHike: Companies warned not to take advantage of consumers

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President Cyril Ramphosa on Thursday warned companies not to take advantage of consumers following the record increase in fuel prices.

China Trade Fair 2017 opens in Sandton

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Chinese and local representatives welcome guests at the opening ceremony of the China Trade Fair 2017 held at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Embrace and support young leaders

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Those in the know will tell you that leaders are born and not made.

Please Call Me case in ConCourt

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Nkosana Makate is set to stage his last legal battle with Vodacom in a move that could see him win billions of rands.

Business on alert over ‘boiler room’ scam

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Two Johannesburg businessmen fall prey to so-called international “boiler room” syndicates targeting SA companies.

Shortage sees LPG prices soar

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Some distributors from Gauteng have been forced to order gas from the Western Cape, which already has dwindling supplies.

‘Tainted’ powder a headache for GSK

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GSK has launched a probe following a complaint about Grand-Pa Headache Powders that could have been tampered with.

Gautrain strike talks go on

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Should negotiations fail, Braithwaite said the company will set plans in motion for its 53 000 passengers.

Shortage of milk pushes up price

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Consumers have grown tired of crying over spilt milk. Now they are buying any milk that is readily available or affordable.