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GNU talks down to the wire as parties deadlock on key portfolio
Article
/ 28 June 2024

GNU talks down to the wire as parties deadlock on key portfolio

Negotiations have involved who will get what, and how many portfolios, in the new cabinet

By Emsie Ferreira and Lunga Mzangwe
Early Childhood Development forums can be essential resources in communities
Opinion
/ 25 June 2024

Early Childhood Development forums can be essential resources in communities

Training courses aimed to help members of the forums become better educators as well as play a strong role in uplifting those around them

By Ipeleng Mohlala and Sumaya Hendricks
The imperative for the entrepreneurial university
Opinion
/ 25 June 2024

The imperative for the entrepreneurial university

Graduates need to be able to show what they can do with what they know and universities should be measured, not only by the number and quality of graduates, but by employment statistics

By Rudi Kimmie and Niezaam Davids
Tentative progress towards GNU government deal
Politics
/ 25 June 2024

Tentative progress towards GNU government deal

Talks are ongoing but there is movement towards breaking a deadlock between the ANC and DA, sources said

By Emsie Ferreira
Cash-strapped middle-class crisis in Africa spells doom for savings and retirement security
Opinion
/ 25 June 2024

Cash-strapped middle-class crisis in Africa spells doom for savings and retirement security

Contending with inflation, stagnant incomes and a soaring cost of living, middle-class people need to plan carefully for when they stop working

By Mthandazo Ngwenya
Naspers sees continuation of its Media24 business despite print publication cuts
National
/ 24 June 2024

Naspers sees continuation of its Media24 business despite print publication cuts

The company said it was responding to the global culture of online news consumption

By Aarti Bhana
Panyaza Lesufi to announce Gauteng cabinet in 48 hours
Politics
/ 24 June 2024

Panyaza Lesufi to announce Gauteng cabinet in 48 hours

The Democratic Alliance was apparently annoyed that Lesufi did not consult the party before his aborted cabinet announcement on Sunday

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
A different kind of screamer
Friday
/ 24 June 2024

A different kind of screamer

Comedy guy Jordan Peele edits an anthology of new horror stories by upcoming black authors

By Rodney Ghobril
Scientists unravel drivers of global zinc cycle in the oceans
The Green Guardian
/ 24 June 2024

Scientists unravel drivers of global zinc cycle in the oceans

The findings have implications for climate change

By Sheree Bega
Behind Johannesburg’s load reduction
The Green Guardian
/ 23 June 2024

Behind Johannesburg’s load reduction

City Power says it cut power as a ‘last resort’ to save the grid from collapse – and recoup debts

By Sheree Bega
The ANC in coalition is nothing new
Opinion
/ 23 June 2024

The ANC in coalition is nothing new

The party has a long history of deal-making and alliances. The DA and other partners in the GNU are new bedfellows but the ANC owes much of its historic success to its open-mattress policy

By Dylan Stewart
Johannesburg’s landfills have less than three years of capacity left
National
/ 23 June 2024

Johannesburg’s landfills have less than three years of capacity left

Some are expected to reach capacity earlier because solid waste like garden debris and industrial rubble are taking up space

By Aarti Bhana
Ten parties have now signed on to unity government, but stalemate remains over cabinet
Politics
/ 23 June 2024

Ten parties have now signed on to unity government, but stalemate remains over cabinet

The ANC said in a statement that President Cyril Ramaphosa would announce appointments to the executive ‘in the coming days’

By Stella Mapenzauswa
Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma
Politics
/ 23 June 2024

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

By Khaya Koko
Report: Schools unprepared for climate crisis
Education
/ 22 June 2024

Report: Schools unprepared for climate crisis

Learners have been adversely affected by damage to schools
from extreme weather events such as floods

By Umamah Bakharia
New law to address ‘feeding frenzy’ at listed companies
Business
/ 22 June 2024

New law to address ‘feeding frenzy’ at listed companies

Sibanye-Stillwater, which is at the centre of the debate on excessive pay for executives, has had its remuneration report rejected three years in a row

By Anathi Madubela
Volvo EX30: Futuristic driving meets the challenges of electric charging in South Africa
Motoring
/ 22 June 2024

Volvo EX30: Futuristic driving meets the challenges of electric charging in South Africa

While the car itself ticks all the boxes, the infrastructure in our country still does not adequately support electric vehicles

By Eyaaz Matwadia
The path to a truly united South Africa and democracy lies in confronting our historical trauma
Opinion
/ 22 June 2024

The path to a truly united South Africa and democracy lies in confronting our historical trauma

The pain and anger stemming from unaddressed traumas manifest in various ways, from violent protests to the rise of populist leaders who exploit these emotions for political gain

By Nomfundo Mogapi
Maloya – the magical mongrel music of La Réunion
Friday
/ 22 June 2024

Maloya – the magical mongrel music of La Réunion

The Sakifo festival is a perfect opportunity to explore the indigenous sounds of the island

By Carsten Rasch
Banxso investors lose life savings
National
/ 22 June 2024

Banxso investors lose life savings

A deepfake ad ‘featuring’ Patrice Motsepe is still luring people into online trading platform

By Lyse Comins
Coalition talks have barely begun and the DA’s Helen Zille is already calling the manager
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Coalition talks have barely begun and the DA’s Helen Zille is already calling the manager

Cupcake appears to have lost his patience along with the ANC’s parliamentary majority

By Paddy Harper
Hlophe to become MK party’s parliamentary leader
National
/ 21 June 2024

Hlophe to become MK party’s parliamentary leader

He is turning to politics months after he was impeached by the legislature for trying to influence judges in Jacob Zuma’s favour

By Emsie Ferreira
Women in engineering can help build a better South Africa
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Women in engineering can help build a better South Africa

We need to enable more women — and men — to become engineers who possess the skills and resources to drive positive change

By Sara Grobbelaar
Liberal delusions in full flower
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Liberal delusions in full flower

The liberal right needs to understand that the DA did not win the election and that it has no mandate to unilaterally impose its socially destructive policies on society

By Richard Pithouse
KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli confident voters will not punish IFP over unity government participation
Politics
/ 21 June 2024

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli confident voters will not punish IFP over unity government participation

Ntuli said the IFP tried to talk to the ‘chaotic’ uMkhonto we Sizwe party but was stood up

By Lunga Mzangwe
Building the next generation: How coding and robotics can transform SA classrooms
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Building the next generation: How coding and robotics can transform SA classrooms

The basic education department has announced the addition of coding and robotics to the school curricula but many have questioned whether under-resourced schools can effectively offer such a hi-tech subject

By Jonathan du Plessis
Deadly fire at army ammunition depot in Chad’s capital
Africa
/ 21 June 2024

Deadly fire at army ammunition depot in Chad’s capital

At least nine people were reported to have been killed and the 46 injured were in an ‘extremely serious’ condition

By Agence France Presse
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not cut the constitutional mustard
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not cut the constitutional mustard

Government is bound by the Glenister findings but has behaved as if it is not so bound by enacting the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) bill

By Paul Hoffman
Talks hit the rough over cabinet seats
Politics
/ 21 June 2024

Talks hit the rough over cabinet seats

Negotiators from the ANC and the DA met on Thursday to try to ease tensions in the GNU

By Emsie Ferreira, Mandisa Nyathi, Lunga Mzangwe and Paddy Harper
Stephané Conradie: Objects of our lives as signposts for the future
Friday
/ 21 June 2024

Stephané Conradie: Objects of our lives as signposts for the future

Artist transforms everyday objects as into poignant narratives exploring identity and heritage

By Lesego Chepape
Marcus de Jong: The legacy of a bookshop pioneer and champion of progressive thought
Friday
/ 21 June 2024

Marcus de Jong: The legacy of a bookshop pioneer and champion of progressive thought

From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit

By Darryl Accone
Basha Uhuru under the theme 30 years of creative freedom, Dates for Joburg Art Fair, With-Out Limits at UJ
Friday
/ 21 June 2024

Basha Uhuru under the theme 30 years of creative freedom, Dates for Joburg Art Fair, With-Out Limits at UJ

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape and Charles Leonard
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