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On the first edition of Editing Allowed for 2018, Peter Bruce and his panel of editors take a look at the last few weeks of December. Editing Allowed

In the run up to the one of the biggest stories of 2017. S'thembiso Msomi, Deputy Editor at Sunday Times - who has extensive knowledge of the innerworkings of the ANC joins Peter Bruce's panel of editors for this week's edition of Editing Allowed.

How fair and accurate is the ANC elective conference likely to be in terms of who it is going to elect as its leader of sentiment in the party? Although the majority of ANC branches have chosen Cyril Ramaphosa as his new leader, the outcome will solely depend on who is in charge of the systems of this organised event. To date the organisers of the event have not yet included all the provinces, and since the number of delegates are unknown, no one really knows what the outcome will be.

On Wednesday Gauteng Chief Justice Dunstan Mlambo has ordered Jacob Zuma to pay the costs of his appeal to have Thuli Madonsela's state capture report set aside and it also means (apparently) that Thuli Madonsela's order that the Chief Justice appoints somebody to oversee that an inquiry in to state capture stands and that Zuma has to step aside and allow that to happen. Editing Allowed

This week on Editing Allowed, Peter Bruce and the panel of editors discuss how the state capture inquiry came to an abrupt halt thanks to the Hawks’ surprise entrance. They also take a look at allegations leveled at Naspers as well as developments at Steinhoff. Editing Allowed

On Editing Allowed Hilary Joffe and the panel of editors discuss President Jacob Zuma's sudden change of heart when it comes to backing a candidate at the ANC elective Conference and making fiscal decisions… via media releases. They also unpack developments at Eskom and SARS and debate whether the 90 day breathing room giving by ratings agency is enough for any real economic change to be made. Editing Allowed

This Week on Hilary Joffe and the panel of editors talk Zimbabwe and the developments since the military took over and examine the effects for South Africa. They also delve into some of the big news stories making headlines this week Editing Allowed

Xolisa Phillip, News Editor at Business Day leads the panel of editors as they discuss the latest political turmoil unfolding in Zimbabwe since Tuesday evening. The panel also discusses the Heher Commission report -and whether its recommendations are viable. They also take a look at Eskom’s liquidity issues and Cyril Ramaphosa's plans to fix the economy. Editing Allowed

On Editing Allowed this week Hilarly Joffe and the panel of editors debate Cyril Ramaphosa's slate being criticized, are corporates justified for turning to tax havens as government burns through cash and is the surprise thumbs up for the SARS inquiry by President Jacob Zuma just a way to keep control? They also look at whether potential SAA investors are taking a leveraged bet on SAA and ask whether the Post Office can really deliver on grants. Editing Allowed

This week Peter Bruce leads the panel with in-depth discussion on the midterm budget. They also discuss further effects and after effects of Gigaba's decisions and involvement with SOEs, touching on the fact that South Africa cannot afford large-scale nuclear projects and that Cyril Ramaphosa is rumoured to be in the firing line with the latest probe request on Eskom coal contracts. Editing Allowed

On Editing Allowed this week Peter Bruce leads the panel with in-depth discussion on the midterm budget. They also discuss further effects and after effects of Gigaba's decisions and involvement with SOEs, touching on the fact that South Africa cannot afford large-scale nuclear projects and that Cyril Ramaphosa is rumored to be in the firing line with the latest probe request on Eskom coal contracts. Editing Allowed

Hilary Joffe leads this week's panel as they debate and discuss the stories that are driving South Africa’s news agenda. Editing Allowed