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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
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
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
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
David Masondo bullish on capital flight
Business
/ 25 May 2024

David Masondo bullish on capital flight

The deputy finance minister also says liberalising the energy sector is key to growing the economy

By Anathi Madubela
The ICC and the fragility of a consensus on international law
Politics
/ 25 May 2024

The ICC and the fragility of a consensus on international law

International divisions on the charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders echo hypocrisy and threats to the rule of law in domestic politics

By Emsie Ferreira
The case for a professional public service
Opinion
/ 25 May 2024

The case for a professional public service

Professionalising the public service needs to start with making top positions permanent, breaking the link between political parties and public servants and swift justice for wrongdoers

By Philip Machanick
Imagining new futures for Africa through speculative fiction
Opinion
/ 25 May 2024

Imagining new futures for Africa through speculative fiction

This literature goes beyond Western science fiction, creating a unique identity rooted in the continent’s rich cultural heritage

By Gibson Ncube
SAA navigates turning the corner
Business
/ 25 May 2024

SAA navigates turning the corner

The national carrier will not seek further bailouts as it expands its fleet and routes to return to profitability

By Lyse Comins
2024 Nampo Harvest Day: Debuts that will grow on you
Motoring
/ 25 May 2024

2024 Nampo Harvest Day: Debuts that will grow on you

Nampo agricultural event gives vehicle makers a chance to show off new offerings

By Ntsako Mthethwa
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: ‘Dad was on the wrong side’
Opinion
/ 25 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: ‘Dad was on the wrong side’

Tambo Sealanyane’s grandmother harbours fears that he will be victimised because his father was a member of the National Party

By Sarah Evans
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: KwaZulu-Natal’s problem is still political bias
Opinion
/ 25 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Elections 2014: KwaZulu-Natal’s problem is still political bias

Jabu Mncwango supports the National Freedom Party, which is competing in the national elections for the first time after splitting from the Inkatha Freedom Party in 2011

By Kwanele Sosibo
Vocational training can help solve many of Africa’s problems
Opinion
/ 25 May 2024

Vocational training can help solve many of Africa’s problems

Vocational education at schools, colleges and training centres, coupled with apprenticeships can improve the school-to-work transition and reduce the high unemployment rate

By Paul Terna Gbahabo
Man claims billions in bank case
National
/ 25 May 2024

Man claims billions in bank case

A retired Western Cape judge is to testify in the suit over a home ‘repossessed without valid order’

By Tred Magill
Event will celebrate Africa and denim
Friday
/ 25 May 2024

Event will celebrate Africa and denim

To celebrate jeans and Africa Month BlueCanvasLifeJoziSA has called local denim-makers to Johannesburg to sit in conversation about the impact of denim on the continent

By Lesego Chepape
Dangor: ICJ order on Rafah is ground-breaking
Politics
/ 24 May 2024

Dangor: ICJ order on Rafah is ground-breaking

The court ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah and allow UN investigators into Gaza

By Emsie Ferreira
Angry Msunduzi ratepayers call for a forensic investigation
National
/ 24 May 2024

Angry Msunduzi ratepayers call for a forensic investigation

They have also urged the government to conduct lifestyle audits on councillors and dissolve the troubled municipality

By Lyse Comins
Parliament adopting Public Procurement Bill a sign that state corruption is being fought
Opinion
/ 24 May 2024

Parliament adopting Public Procurement Bill a sign that state corruption is being fought

The bill lays the foundation for a single public procurement framework, provides transparency clauses that will boost the fight against state capture and corruption, and compels the state to do more to support local businesses and thus jobs

By Zingiswa Losi
ANC top seven won’t step down if party fails to win elections, Mbalula says
Politics
/ 24 May 2024

ANC top seven won’t step down if party fails to win elections, Mbalula says

The party’s secretary general reiterated the president’s view that South Africa has a strong democracy and the country would not be in crisis if the ANC lost the elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
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