The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (4 November 2024)

Another tender, another scandal. But it might not be too late. Then, it’s back to school for ANC members. We ask: what’s the point? Later, the US elections are here and it could be an uncomfortably close race. And a win for families as Tiger Brands offers to pay up. But first: this past week’s mini-budget was hardly one for the history books. With a strong emphasis on early retirement and public-private partnerships when it comes to infrastructure projects, we unpack some of the key points. Ghost Company Bags R428-Million Tender (https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-28-ghost-company-bags-r428m-oxygen-plants-tender-for-state-hospitals/) · Carte Blanche Website (https://www.dstv.com/m-net/en-za/show/carte-blanche) · Chat on X (https://twitter.com/carteblanchetv) · Chat on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/carteblanchetv)