Thirteen prospecting applications have been submitted to the department of minerals and petroleum resources by seven companies since 2023
Grassroots movements survive because they are driven by commitment, flexible, adaptable and hard to dismantle
The podcasters’ ‘coloured people are dangerous’ comments are the echoes of enduring colonial stereotypes which need to be silenced
Employment isn’t possible without movement, education requires reliable, safe transport and autonomy, dignity and safety are non-negotiables
Studies show a lack of gender-sensitive policies, a ‘band of brothers’ mentality and workplace bullying
But local exporters will have to identify new homes for their products in an increasingly tight market
Driven by corruption and patronage, the killing of municipal officials and local councillors is rising, eroding democracy and accountability
We desire existential certainty in this world of complexity and amid our sense of powerlessness, but turning to the new oracles isn’t a solution
The plug-in hybrid version of the already impressive J7 is a welcome addition to South Africa’s NEV market and is just the start of the Chinese takeover in the segment
The case dates back to 2022, when activist group #UniteBehind laid complaints in terms of parliament’s code of conduct against six ANC MPs implicated in state capture