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Explainer: How new government standards will affect solar and battery energy bidders
The Green Guardian
/ 24 April 2024

Explainer: How new government standards will affect solar and battery energy bidders

One of the biggest difficulties the sector faces is securing permits and licences crucial for project commencement

By Mandisa Nyathi
State wins its appeal of controversial Coko rape ruling
National
/ 24 April 2024

State wins its appeal of controversial Coko rape ruling

The supreme court of appeal confirms stringent standard for consent as defence in rape cases

By Emsie Ferreira
SA must tread carefully as it leads Africa to next generation network technology
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

SA must tread carefully as it leads Africa to next generation network technology

Poorer South Africans will not be able to upgrade to smartphone devices without state assistance

By Nomvuyiso Batyi
SA fails to unleash economic revitalisation power of SMMEs
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

SA fails to unleash economic revitalisation power of SMMEs

Through targeted policies, awareness campaigns and collaborative efforts, we can harness small, medium and micro enterprises’ dynamism and pave the way for a more inclusive and resilient economic future

By Maphefo Sipula
Abahlali baseMjondolo has made a terrible tactical error by backing the EFF
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

Abahlali baseMjondolo has made a terrible tactical error by backing the EFF

The large socialist shack dwellers’ movement, in its bid to oust the ANC, may face the prospect of the Economic Freedom Fighters going into a coalition with the uMkhonto weSizwe party in KwaZulu-Natal

By Imraan Buccus
Zulu king wants court to strike uncle’s claim that he is ‘captured by drug mules’
National
/ 24 April 2024

Zulu king wants court to strike uncle’s claim that he is ‘captured by drug mules’

The monarch says corruption and abuse claims have no factual backing and should be removed from the court record

By Paddy Harper
Education department will hire temps to fill 31 000 teacher vacancies
Article
/ 24 April 2024

Education department will hire temps to fill 31 000 teacher vacancies

The Centre for Development and Enterprise has estimated that South Africa will need 456,000 teachers by 2025 for the country to offer quality education

By Umamah Bakharia
Service exports an avenue for SA’s longer-term economic growth
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

Service exports an avenue for SA’s longer-term economic growth

The country can grow its commercial services offerings, particularly business, financial, intellectual property, telecommunication, computer and information services, and insurance and pension services

By James Maposa
South Africa’s children are excluded from democratic participation
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

South Africa’s children are excluded from democratic participation

The Children’s Act, as well as the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, reflect the state’s duties to ensure children participate in democratic processes

By Yolisa Piliso
To politicians and voters: With freedom comes the responsibility of freedom
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

To politicians and voters: With freedom comes the responsibility of freedom

Few recall the Bill of Responsibilities that accompanies the Bill of Rights. Unconfined freedom can be as devastating as legalised oppression

By Mias De Klerk
Disinflation uncertainty could push interest rate cuts to 2025
Business
/ 23 April 2024

Disinflation uncertainty could push interest rate cuts to 2025

The US Federal Reserve’s ‘higher for longer’ stance and local election jitters have weighed on the rand, adding to price pressures

By Sarah Smit
Fraudster Howard Mashaba gets a R40 000 suspended fine for contempt
National
/ 23 April 2024

Fraudster Howard Mashaba gets a R40 000 suspended fine for contempt

The state prosecutor had argued for imprisonment, saying Mashaba had no respect for the rule of law

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Africa’s Travel Indaba to boost local economy
Business
/ 23 April 2024

Africa’s Travel Indaba to boost local economy

The travel and tourism trade show that takes place in Durban next month is expected to generate at least R1,2 billion in revenue for local businesses

By Lyse Comins
Keep your home secure 24/7 with Xiaomi AIoT smart cameras
Partner Content
/ 23 April 2024

Keep your home secure 24/7 with Xiaomi AIoT smart cameras

Make use of Artificial Intelligence to get the smart security solutions you need

By Xiaomi
SA needs economic transition 2.0
Opinion
/ 23 April 2024

SA needs economic transition 2.0

Thirty years since democracy, the country needs a radical shift to steer it out of stagnation

By Sarah Smit
‘Special leave’ not justified, MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier
Politics
/ 22 April 2024

‘Special leave’ not justified, MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier

The ANC suspended Msibi, the party’s provincial treasurer, two weeks before the premier’s action

By Lunga Mzangwe
Home Affairs opens office in Durban shopping mall
National
/ 22 April 2024

Home Affairs opens office in Durban shopping mall

The latest branches to open include The Pavilion Shopping Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, Tyger Valley centre in the Western Cape and Southgate Mall in Johannesburg

By Lyse Comins
Lessons from Senegal: The role of the electorate in driving political change
Opinion
/ 22 April 2024

Lessons from Senegal: The role of the electorate in driving political change

The timely and constitutional transfer of power also strengthened confidence in democracy, not only for the citizens of Senegal but for many across the continent

By Bonolo Makgale and Matthew Ayibakuro
Ramokgopa hits back at critics of load-shedding-free ‘milestone’
The Green Guardian
/ 22 April 2024

Ramokgopa hits back at critics of load-shedding-free ‘milestone’

The electricity minister said the turnaround should be celebrated, and had nothing to do with next month’s elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
The impact of Citizens United on American democracy and campaign finance
Opinion
/ 22 April 2024

The impact of Citizens United on American democracy and campaign finance

A landmark court ruling resulted in ‘dark money’ – donations from untraceable sources, both big business and citizens – shaping America’s democracy

By Imran Khalid
Agricultural machinery sales down
Opinion
/ 22 April 2024

Agricultural machinery sales down

This reflects a moderation of sales after excellent sales figures in 2022. But higher interest rates and a poor 2023-24 summer crop add pressure to farmers’ finances

By Wandile Sihlobo
Meyiwa trial: ‘Longwe shot Senzo Meyiwa’
National
/ 22 April 2024

Meyiwa trial: ‘Longwe shot Senzo Meyiwa’

Defence advocate Thulani Mngomezulu said investigators brought cooked evidence to the court

By Mandisa Ndlovu
High court dismisses ANC’s challenge to MK party’s name and logo usage
Politics
/ 22 April 2024

High court dismisses ANC’s challenge to MK party’s name and logo usage

The court agreed that it had no jurisdiction in the matter; it belonged before the electoral court and no other forum

By Emsie Ferreira
Struggling mining sector likely to see more job losses
Business
/ 22 April 2024

Struggling mining sector likely to see more job losses

Among the companies that have announced staff cuts are Anglo American and Sibanye Stillwater

By Anathi Madubela
Hadedas have a sixth sense that has helped them expand their range
The Green Guardian
/ 22 April 2024

Hadedas have a sixth sense that has helped them expand their range

New research shows they are able to detect vibrations in the soil from their prey, such as earthworms

By Sheree Bega
Will Shein’s shine eclipse SA industry?
Business
/ 22 April 2024

Will Shein’s shine eclipse SA industry?

Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers

By Sarah Smit
How science should meet politics in the 2024 elections
Opinion
/ 22 April 2024

How science should meet politics in the 2024 elections

Are we going to the polls with the intention of a paradigm change, or are we voting to retain the current paradigm that no longer works?

By Edmund Terem Ugar and Zizipho Masiza
Plant boost ahead of new SUV for VW
Motoring
/ 21 April 2024

Plant boost ahead of new SUV for VW

The changes at Volswagen’s Eastern Cape factory will offer training and upskilling opportunities for production employees

By Staff Reporter
Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic
Friday
/ 21 April 2024

Don’t expect deep dive into drug darkness in Winehouse biopic

Multi-Grammy award-winning Winehouse died in 2011 aged 27 of alcohol poisoning after a very public, drug-driven downward spiral

By Charles Leonard
BMW’s new X2 is 2X as nice
Motoring
/ 20 April 2024

BMW’s new X2 is 2X as nice

The second generation of the model makes a bold and sporty statement on the road

By Wezile Bonani
Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 20 April 2024

Concern over retrofitting coal-fired power stations to reduce pollution

The Life After Coal campaign has argued that carbon capture technology requires burning more coal, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful chemicals

By Mandisa Nyathi
Four years later: The early part of Covid-19 lockdowns was the weirdest of times
Opinion
/ 20 April 2024

Four years later: The early part of Covid-19 lockdowns was the weirdest of times

The lockdown provided us with a prism through which we could look at our crazy lives and simplify them. It was a strange and special time

By Luke Alfred
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