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Expected high voter turnout a nod to political parties, says IEC
Politics
/ 30 May 2024

Expected high voter turnout a nod to political parties, says IEC

The disillusionment in the country’s political system resulting in low 2021 local election turnout numbers has seemingly dissipated

By Khaya Koko
IEC expects higher voter turnout than in 2019 elections
Politics
/ 29 May 2024

IEC expects higher voter turnout than in 2019 elections

Snaking queues of voters throughout Wednesday came as a welcome surprise to political parties

By Lizeka Tandwa
S’bu Ndebele refutes claims about Jacob Zuma’s role in 2004 ANC victory
Politics
/ 29 May 2024

S’bu Ndebele refutes claims about Jacob Zuma’s role in 2004 ANC victory

The former KZN premier made the comments while voting in Durban north, at the same station DA leader John Steenhuisen was casting his vote

By Paddy Harper
Vote for a just energy plan with enduring solutions
Opinion
/ 29 May 2024

Vote for a just energy plan with enduring solutions

South Africa needs a leadership that comprehends the interconnectedness of our nation’s energy crisis and the climate emergency

By Boitumelo Masipa
South Africa’s consumer food inflation slows further
Opinion
/ 29 May 2024

South Africa’s consumer food inflation slows further

Supplies of various crops globally are abundant, but the exchange rate could affect prices because South Africa imports large quantities of wheat, rice and palm oil

By Wandile Sihlobo
Green light for cannabis as Cyril Ramaphosa signs new bill into law
National
/ 29 May 2024

Green light for cannabis as Cyril Ramaphosa signs new bill into law

The new legislation finally removes cannabis from the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

By Paddy Harper
Humanity is the tie that binds us
Friday
/ 29 May 2024

Humanity is the tie that binds us

Nigerian writer looks at issues such as inequality and violence through her women characters

By Rodney Ghobril
Player adds a string to women’s bows
Friday
/ 29 May 2024

Player adds a string to women’s bows

For Sona Jobarteh, Africa’s first woman to play the sacred kora professionally, breaking with tradition has not been easy

By Marietou Ba
Lessons from the Mont Fleur Scenarios: Moving beyond stone-throwing politics in South Africa
Opinion
/ 29 May 2024

Lessons from the Mont Fleur Scenarios: Moving beyond stone-throwing politics in South Africa

Stone-throwing politics is futile. In the absence of a single miraculous fix for the country, we need courageous leaders to see things anew and collaborate with allies — and foes

By Akanimo Andrew Akpan
D-day for political parties as South Africans decide who will govern
National
/ 29 May 2024

D-day for political parties as South Africans decide who will govern

Electoral Commission of South Africa head Sy Mamabolo said there is an orchestrated effort to destabilise the elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
TRIBUTE: Steven Goldblatt, a Mail & Guardian founder, was courageous, bold and pesterer-in-chief
Opinion
/ 28 May 2024

TRIBUTE: Steven Goldblatt, a Mail & Guardian founder, was courageous, bold and pesterer-in-chief

What emerged at his memorial was a fascinating, barely-known history of a man who – always in the background – had contributed to this country in various ways

By Anton Harber
Novel set in East Berlin wins international Booker award
Friday
/ 28 May 2024

Novel set in East Berlin wins international Booker award

The book, originally written in German, tells the story of a young woman’s ‘destructive affair’ with an older man in 1980s East Berlin

By Agence France Presse
Should money be a ‘form of speech’ in politics?
Opinion
/ 28 May 2024

Should money be a ‘form of speech’ in politics?

Permitting political parties to receive donations of unlimited amounts and from undisclosed sources exposes the government and its democratic values to corruption

By Aaron Ng’ambi
This is (still) ANC country
Politics
/ 28 May 2024

This is (still) ANC country

The big takeaway from this election is less about the weaknesses of the ruling party and more about its enduring strength

By Simon Allison and The Continent
Environmental (mis)management in Zimbabwe
The Green Guardian
/ 28 May 2024

Environmental (mis)management in Zimbabwe

The Environmental Management Agency does not have enough power to curb rampant water pollution and land degradation

By Mandla Tshuma
IEC happy with ‘good’ start to special voting process
Politics
/ 27 May 2024

IEC happy with ‘good’ start to special voting process

Only 107 of more than 20 000 polling stations were unable to open on Monday for special votes

By Paddy Harper
The National Health Insurance means a higher tax burden for South Africans
Business
/ 27 May 2024

The National Health Insurance means a higher tax burden for South Africans

If value-added tax were to be used to fund the insurance, it would have to rise from 15% to 21.5%

By Anathi Madubela
Relationship between money and politics a threat to SA’s democracy
Thought Leader
/ 27 May 2024

Relationship between money and politics a threat to SA’s democracy

The Electoral Matters Amendment Act was created to enable independent candidates to contest the elections, but it has eroded the Political Party Funding Act

By Minhaj Jeenah
Mangaung officer suspended for allegedly forging manager’s signature on R4.2m contract
National
/ 27 May 2024

Mangaung officer suspended for allegedly forging manager’s signature on R4.2m contract

But Maine Management and Chartered Accountants Incorporated has said the municipality was right to pay the money to them

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Durban port’s R1,1 bn liquid bulk terminal launches
National
/ 27 May 2024

Durban port’s R1,1 bn liquid bulk terminal launches

Construction is underway on the new terminal, being built by a black empowerment entrepreneur, which is already 80% leased

By Lyse Comins
Uganda’s religious leaders remain mute about human rights abuses and the backsliding of democracy
Opinion
/ 27 May 2024

Uganda’s religious leaders remain mute about human rights abuses and the backsliding of democracy

Spiritual leaders are in the pay of the government and need to liberate themselves from state capture

By Robert Kigongo
Ackerman family to relinquish control of struggling Pick n Pay
Business
/ 27 May 2024

Ackerman family to relinquish control of struggling Pick n Pay

The announcement comes after another disappointing set of results, in which the group reported a massive decline in its trading profit

By Sarah Smit
Parties still not prepared to tackle climate change and energy poverty
Opinion
/ 27 May 2024

Parties still not prepared to tackle climate change and energy poverty

They are not seeing the just transition as an opportunity to lift millions out of poverty and tackle inequality

By Project 90 by 2030, the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute, the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, African Climate Alliance, The Green Connection, 350 Africa and Alternative Information and Development Centre
Report: Climate change to reduce incomes, undermine food and water security, raise cost of living
The Green Guardian
/ 27 May 2024

Report: Climate change to reduce incomes, undermine food and water security, raise cost of living

Limiting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience can improve the everyday lives and experiences of South Africans

By Sheree Bega
With many possible scenarios, this election is a whole new ball game
Politics
/ 27 May 2024

With many possible scenarios, this election is a whole new ball game

The only certain thing is that there will be a scramble to form a new government – and possible instability

By Richard Calland and Mike Law
Democratic Alliance’s economic policy is a direct attack on the working class
Opinion
/ 26 May 2024

Democratic Alliance’s economic policy is a direct attack on the working class

If it ruled, the party’s promotion of rightist free market fundamentalism would see industries such as vehicle manufacturing being destroyed

By Vashna Jagarnath
SA citizens complain about voting abroad
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

SA citizens complain about voting abroad

They have grumbled about having to travel long distances and poor communication by the IEC

By Lyse Comins
Maserati’s leap into its SUV future
Motoring
/ 26 May 2024

Maserati’s leap into its SUV future

Its smallest SUV, the Grecale, has a lot going for it but some areas need to be revisited

By Avon Middleton
Zuma’s election antics are wild, even by South Africa’s standards
Opinion
/ 26 May 2024

Zuma’s election antics are wild, even by South Africa’s standards

The door-to-doors have door-to-doored and now it’s all over – except for the voting

By Paddy Harper
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: No free lunch in Bekkersdal but try the breakfast buffet
Opinion
/ 26 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: No free lunch in Bekkersdal but try the breakfast buffet

Each party has laid on a spread of piping hot coffee and thick chunks of bread at their tables, luring in voters.

By Sipho Kings
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: No monopoly on power for anyone
Opinion
/ 26 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: No monopoly on power for anyone

The majority of South Africans have, for the fifth time, given the ANC a mandate to govern nationally

By Editorial
Ndlozi: EFF ready to take key positions in Gauteng
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

Ndlozi: EFF ready to take key positions in Gauteng

The Economic Freedom Fighters look to Tshwane to boost one million voter target for Gauteng

By Mandisa Nyathi
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