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Parks Tau

Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal
Business
/ 25 August 2024

Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal

The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.

By Lyse Comins
NPA to get private sector forensic help
National
/ 14 August 2024

NPA to get private sector forensic help

The move is aimed at helping South Africa get off the Financial Action Task Force grey list and the prosecute state capture cases

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa: Less bling, more work needed for ANC to survive
Politics
/ 7 August 2024

Ramaphosa: Less bling, more work needed for ANC to survive

The president offered an olive branch to alliance partners to ease tensions over the government of national unity

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC to deploy NEC members to local government to boost dwindling support
Politics
/ 5 August 2024

ANC to deploy NEC members to local government to boost dwindling support

The party is establishing a task team led by Minister Parks Tau, a former mayor of Johannesbur, to tackle service delivery issues

By Mandisa Nyathi
No firm commitment for Agoa renewal, minister says
Business
/ 30 July 2024

No firm commitment for Agoa renewal, minister says

The trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau led a delegation to the US in the hope of extending the trade pact America has with African countries

By Anathi Madubela
ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan
Health
/ 18 April 2024

ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan

Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax breaks will be forfeited to fund the proposed universal health care plan

By Khaya Koko
ANC to ‘assist’ municipalities with unspent grant money
Politics
/ 16 October 2023

ANC to ‘assist’ municipalities with unspent grant money

Deputy Cogta minister Parks Tau said the perception that the ANC didn’t deliver was ‘manufactured’

By Clive Ndou
Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections
Politics
/ 12 October 2023

Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections

The government hopes to have local government regulations ready by the next municipal poll in 2026

By Paddy Harper
Joburg fire: Housing policy fails people – and the economy
Business
/ 8 September 2023

Joburg fire: Housing policy fails people – and the economy

The country’s biggest city will continue to grow as people seek jobs and a better life. But a ‘resentment’ towards urbanisation has prevented the government from unlocking its economic opportunities

By Sarah Smit
Reshuffle: Ramaphosa forced to play a game of thrones
Opinion
/ 9 March 2023

Reshuffle: Ramaphosa forced to play a game of thrones

The shifts were not about improving government’s efficiency but about securing political futures

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle: Few surprises amid missed opportunity and mediocrity
Opinion
/ 7 March 2023

Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle: Few surprises amid missed opportunity and mediocrity

Only the uninitiated or the hopelessly optimistic would have been merely disappointed by last night’s long and needlessly delayed cabinet announcement

By Richard Calland
Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP, step closer to becoming deputy president
National
/ 6 February 2023

Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP, step closer to becoming deputy president

Mashatile and fellow ANC members Maropene Ramokgopa, Sihle Zikalala and Parks Tau were sworn in as MPs on Monday

By Eunice Masson
Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?
Politics
/ 26 January 2023

Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?

ANC sources say the deputy president submitted a resignation letter on Monday

By Paddy Harper
Gauteng ANC produces solid financials, feather in treasurer Parks Tau’s cap
Politics
/ 26 June 2022

Gauteng ANC produces solid financials, feather in treasurer Parks Tau’s cap

The provincial administration has, however, struggled to pay staff salaries

By Lizeka Tandwa
Gauteng premier sees ‘civilisational threat’ of climate change on the horizon
The Green Guardian
/ 7 June 2022

Gauteng premier sees ‘civilisational threat’ of climate change on the horizon

David Makhura has set up an expert advisory committee to provide independent and expert advice about climate change mitigation and adaptation for the Gauteng City-Region

By Sheree Bega
Chapter 2.19: A political podcast about the local election
Podcasts
/ 1 October 2021

Chapter 2.19: A political podcast about the local election

In this first episode, our politics journalist Lizeka Tandwa and veteran journalist Paddy Harper chat to our guest about service delivery and the elections.

By M&G Listen
Corruption forces health shake-up in Gauteng
Coronavirus
/ 2 December 2020

Corruption forces health shake-up in Gauteng

Dr Thembi Mokgethi appointed as new health MEC as premier seeks to stop Covid-19 malfeasance

By Khaya Koko
Moving towards undoing Joburg’s spatial apartheid
Article
/ 4 March 2020

Moving towards undoing Joburg’s spatial apartheid

The Nodal Review might transform South Africa’s biggest city. Implementing the new policy, which has the potential to open wealthy suburbs to impoverished residents, is the challenge

By Dennis Webster
Tau, Mashaba ‘defamatory’ comments drama halted by court
Article
/ 11 February 2019

Tau, Mashaba ‘defamatory’ comments drama halted by court

Mayor Herman Mashaba approached the court to seek relief against former Joburg mayor Parks Tau who described him as sexist and anti-black in 2016

By Mashadi Kekana
Makhura’s problem: His provincial committee
Article
/ 27 July 2018

Makhura’s problem: His provincial committee

Makhura reportedly supported a group that backed former Johannesburg mayor Parks Tau as his deputy

By Dineo Bendile
No Cabinet shake-ups because of leadership contest — Makhura
Article
/ 23 July 2018

No Cabinet shake-ups because of leadership contest — Makhura

‘There shall be no MEC who is changed because they have a different view from me’

By Tshidi Madia
Lobbying ends now — Makhura tells Gauteng ANC
Article
/ 23 July 2018

Lobbying ends now — Makhura tells Gauteng ANC

Newly elected ANC Gauteng chairperson David Makhura has called for an end to lobby groups and ill-discipline in the province

By Tshidi Madia
Lesufi elected to ANC Gauteng’s second most powerful position
Article
/ 21 July 2018

Lesufi elected to ANC Gauteng’s second most powerful position

Lesufi narrowly defeated economic development MEC Lebogang Maile to become the ANC in Gauteng’s deputy chairperson

By Dineo Bendile
Acting no more: Makhura elected ANC Gauteng chair
Article
/ 21 July 2018

Acting no more: Makhura elected ANC Gauteng chair

With Makhura elected, the deputy chairperson has become the most sought-after position in the ANC Gauteng

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Parks Tau positions himself to capture Gauteng
Article
/ 12 June 2018

Parks Tau positions himself to capture Gauteng

The ex-mayor’s supporters believe he will take the post of deputy ANC chairperson and premier.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
DA budgets under fire
Article
/ 8 June 2018

DA budgets under fire

The ANC is accusing the DA-led governments of being anti-poor for proposing tariff hikes in Jo’burg

By Dineo Bendile
Maile: I’m not a robot for Mashatile
Article
/ 4 May 2018

Maile: I’m not a robot for Mashatile

The rising Gauteng ANC star has denied that his political mentor is an ambitious puppetmaster

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Battle on for top posts in Gauteng ANC
Article
/ 1 May 2018

Battle on for top posts in Gauteng ANC

Panyaza Lesufi, Parks Tau and Lebogang Maile to fight it out for key positions in the region

By Dineo Bendile
Are municipalities ready to flip the switch?
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Are municipalities ready to flip the switch?

Three-day summit worked towards practical solutions to energy crisis

By Leigh Wils
Eskom to make way for new players
Article
/ 9 March 2018

Eskom to make way for new players

Experts from across the country gathered to chart a way forward to bring cheaper energy to South Africa

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Madikizela-Mandela: It’s quite clear the ANC’s on a new route
Article
/ 16 January 2018

Madikizela-Mandela: It’s quite clear the ANC’s on a new route

"We had this leadership at the right time, when we needed the ANC – not only to be inspired by us but [also] this new energy."

By Tshidi Madia
​Bargain with the ANC to get the right budget, says ex-Jo’burg mayor Parks Tau
Article
/ 10 October 2016

​Bargain with the ANC to get the right budget, says ex-Jo’burg mayor Parks Tau

The former mayor of Johannesburg has warned that projects may not get off the ground.

By Govan Whittles
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