Ramaphosa thinks many hands make lights work — but an extra minister can’t be the answer

The president’s Sona raised more questions than it answered, mainly about why Mantashe and Gordhan are still in their posts

12 February 2023 - 00:00 By Sunday Times Editoral

It was not surprising that President Cyril Ramaphosa dedicated much of his state of the nation address this week to the electricity crisis. It is, after all, the biggest threat to our economy and welfare. ..

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