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Outgoing national director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi. Photo: Oupa Nkosi

‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office

The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile advocates

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
A dearth of consequences: Ajay and Atul Gupta skipped South Africa for Dubai along with brother Rajesh and their families two days after then-president Jacob Zuma stepped down. (Photo by Gallo Images/Business Day/Martin Rhodes)

South Africa continues to fight for Gupta brothers extradition

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembisile Simelane-Nkadimeng said her department was also handling 40 extradition applications from other countries

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Theatre luminaries, David Dennis, Michael Richard, and Zane Meas lead the cast alongside Astrid Braaf, Ziaphora Dakile and Melissa Haiden. They are guided by The Market Theatre’s award-winning Artistic Director, Greg Homann, who is celebrated for his cutting-edge direction of new South African work. The production is designed by Lisa Younger with filmmaker Xolelwa ‘Ollie’ Nhlabatsi bringing a dynamic multi-media element to the production. Photo by Suzy Bernstein

Columnist Calland captures state capture for stage

A new play by a new playwright explores shenanigans in South Africa’s politics

  • Des Erasmus
10 min read
Former Democratic Alliance MP Phumzile van Damme. Photo: Esa Alexander/Sunday Times

Not playing … what happened to the role models?

Playwright Richard Calland describes the main character “Uncle” as being a Mac Maharaj-like figure with other ANC-types thrown into the mix

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
The Brothers, Number One and a Weekend Special sports a strong cast, with the main characters Uncle (David Dennis), Tim Bell (Michael Richard) and the lawyer (Zane Meas), standing out. Photo by Suzy Bernstein

Aficionado notes brilliant use of music in state capture play

The political drama about corruption and power is clever, gripping and insightful

  • Des Erasmus
2 min read