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I’m focusing on the just transition, says new environment minister Dion George
The Green Guardian
/ 3 July 2024

I’m focusing on the just transition, says new environment minister Dion George

The Democratic Alliance’s George, who replaces Barbara Creecy, has commended the work of his predecessor

By Sheree Bega
Ronald Lamola’s appointment signals continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy
Article
/ 3 July 2024

Ronald Lamola’s appointment signals continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy

The new minister needs to involve young people as he sets out to cement the country’s position as a vocal advocate for human rights and international justice

By Mpilo Cele
Unite to fight for human rights in eSwatini
Opinion
/ 3 July 2024

Unite to fight for human rights in eSwatini

The absolute monarchy has been declared ‘not free’ after it scored 17 out of 100 in the Freedom in the World 2024 report

By Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka
Zille: DA to consider running all Gauteng municipalities with ANC if they agree on government of provincial unity
Politics
/ 2 July 2024

Zille: DA to consider running all Gauteng municipalities with ANC if they agree on government of provincial unity

The Democratic Alliance federal council chair said if the ANC in Gauteng did not want to work with her party, it should say so

By Lunga Mzangwe
Agriculture sector welcomes Steenhuisen’s appointment as minister
Politics
/ 2 July 2024

Agriculture sector welcomes Steenhuisen’s appointment as minister

The DA leader’s assumption of the post comes soon after the release of a survey showing a slump in agricultural business confidence but the sector is on a generally favourable footing

By Aarti Bhana
East Africa’s growth projected to grow by 5% in 2024
Opinion
/ 2 July 2024

East Africa’s growth projected to grow by 5% in 2024

The region has also seen an increase in its contribution to the continent’s broader economic growth

By Hasan Khan
Parliament postpones Judicial Services Commission vote after John Hlophe is nominated
National
/ 2 July 2024

Parliament postpones Judicial Services Commission vote after John Hlophe is nominated

ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli said more consultation was needed before the legislature elected representatives to the commission

By Emsie Ferreira
Will the new Eastern Cape govt give people of Ngcobo back their 24/7 health centre?
Health
/ 2 July 2024

Will the new Eastern Cape govt give people of Ngcobo back their 24/7 health centre?

After 2022, the Ngcobo Community Health Centre in the rural Eastern Cape ceased operating 24 hours every day because spiralling crime and dry taps made it impossible for workers to operate at night

By Christina Pitt, Linda Pretorius, Anna-Maria van Niekerk and Mia Malan
MK party’s Arthur Zwane becomes third leader to resign from party’s secretary general position
Politics
/ 2 July 2024

MK party’s Arthur Zwane becomes third leader to resign from party’s secretary general position

Sifiso Maseko has been appointed as the interim secretary general

By Mandisa Nyathi
Diversity is a source of strength, rather than a cause of division
Thought Leader
/ 2 July 2024

Diversity is a source of strength, rather than a cause of division

Pride Month was a time to shine a spotlight on human rights, equality and inclusivity for all — no matter how they choose to identify

By Eva Kiwango
New book explores emerging metaverse economy, AI creative revolution
Friday
/ 2 July 2024

New book explores emerging metaverse economy, AI creative revolution

An edited extract from The Future, written by Dion Chang, Bronwyn Williams and Faeeza Khan

By Dion Chang, Bronwyn Williams and Faeeza Khan
Gauteng Premier Lesufi delays executive council announcement amid DA-ANC standoff
Politics
/ 2 July 2024

Gauteng Premier Lesufi delays executive council announcement amid DA-ANC standoff

The ANC accuses the Democratic Alliance of bullying, while the latter in turn has criticised the ANC’s negotiation tactics

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Rand Water makes headway in Johannesburg maintenance project
Article
/ 1 July 2024

Rand Water makes headway in Johannesburg maintenance project

The water utility is carrying out the 39-day work to restore old pipes

By Umamah Bakharia
SA Jewish Board of Deputies weaponises antisemitism — not in my name
Opinion
/ 1 July 2024

SA Jewish Board of Deputies weaponises antisemitism — not in my name

In their article, Zeifert and Charnas have one view about Jewishness, a Zionist one, which many Jews do not share

By Leslie London
Rand strengthens as investors welcome Godongwana, Ramokgopa reappointments
Business
/ 1 July 2024

Rand strengthens as investors welcome Godongwana, Ramokgopa reappointments

Godongwana has pursued the austerity measures implemented by his predecessors to reduce debt and Ramokgopa is partly credited with the current relief from load-shedding

By Anathi Madubela
Steenhuisen: South Africans created GNU, not politicians and political parties
Politics
/ 1 July 2024

Steenhuisen: South Africans created GNU, not politicians and political parties

The DA leader said the unity government would pave the way for his party and the ANC to start delivering for South Africans

By Lunga Mzangwe
Jazz maestro Darren English to debut ‘The Birth’ at National Arts Festival
Friday
/ 29 June 2024

Jazz maestro Darren English to debut ‘The Birth’ at National Arts Festival

We chat to Darren English about his musical journey, inspiration and experience on stage

By Charles Leonard
French ballet star Guillaume Diop joins Joburg Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty
Friday
/ 28 June 2024

French ballet star Guillaume Diop joins Joburg Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty

We speak to the star dancer who is in town to play the lead in the classic fairy tale The Sleeping Beauty

By Charles Leonard
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
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