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Mining the potential of green industry
Opinion
/ 31 August 2024

Mining the potential of green industry

What the government of national unity can do to connect mining to sustainable industrialisation and create the jobs the country requires

By Ross Harvey
Thousands of people are forcibly ‘disappeared’ in Southern Africa
Thought Leader
/ 30 August 2024

Thousands of people are forcibly ‘disappeared’ in Southern Africa

Only five of the 15 countries in the region have signed the International Convention on Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

By Nkanyiso Mtolo
Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer
Article
/ 29 August 2024

Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer

The state had pleaded with Judge Nkosinathi Chili to dismiss the application and set a trial date in the arms deal corruption case against the former president

By Emsie Ferreira
Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal
Business
/ 25 August 2024

Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal

The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.

By Lyse Comins
Eskom’s diesel costs reduced by more than R10 billion
National
/ 24 August 2024

Eskom’s diesel costs reduced by more than R10 billion

The power utility has achieve 150 consecutive days of without blackouts

By Anathi Madubela
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights unexamined motives nestled in the unconscious
Opinion
/ 23 August 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights unexamined motives nestled in the unconscious

Does Putin fully understand its own reasons for its incursion into Ukraine – or does he just not care?

By Casper Lӧtter
Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?
Business
/ 22 August 2024

Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?

Experts say many young people get into the industry out of sheer desperation

By Anathi Madubela
You can do something about SA’s silent e-waste crisis
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2024

You can do something about SA’s silent e-waste crisis

Tech waste can be refurbished, providing economic benefits for businesses and the public, as well as benefiting the environment

By Colin Williamson
Jewish National Fund’s green facade erases Palestinian villages, facilitates land grabs for Israel
Opinion
/ 21 August 2024

Jewish National Fund’s green facade erases Palestinian villages, facilitates land grabs for Israel

The organisation has advanced the Israeli settler project on Palestinian land in the West Bank, and within the Green Line area and Galilee

By Sozarn
Law must evolve as politics changes
Opinion
/ 17 August 2024

Law must evolve as politics changes

The rise of hung councils has required amendments to the Municipal Structures Act to improve stability and governance

By Stuart Morrison
NPA to get private sector forensic help
National
/ 14 August 2024

NPA to get private sector forensic help

The move is aimed at helping South Africa get off the Financial Action Task Force grey list and the prosecute state capture cases

By Emsie Ferreira
In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?
Business
/ 14 August 2024

In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

CCMA finds dismissal of cancer survivor lawful

By Tania Broughton and GroundUp
Problem gambling tears at the fabric of South African society
Thought Leader
/ 14 August 2024

Problem gambling tears at the fabric of South African society

Despite the revenue it generates the the state, the need to protect vulnerable people, particularly the poor and their families, cannot be overstated

By Sibongile Simelane-Quntana
How climate change affects people with diabetes
Health
/ 13 August 2024

How climate change affects people with diabetes

Having diabetes is bad enough but heat waves, floods, air pollution and infectious illnesses make dealing with it harder and increase rates

By Tanya Pampalone
Unemployment rises to 33.5% in the second quarter
Business
/ 13 August 2024

Unemployment rises to 33.5% in the second quarter

Joblessness increased for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its highest level in two years

By Aarti Bhana
Sharks are critical for ocean well-being and must be protected
The Green Guardian
/ 12 August 2024

Sharks are critical for ocean well-being and must be protected

If people want healthy oceans, we need healthy shark populations, says marine ecologist.

By Ozayr Patel
World’s largest astronomy meeting debuts in Cape Town
The Green Guardian
/ 10 August 2024

World’s largest astronomy meeting debuts in Cape Town

South Africa’s groundbreaking astronomical advances, the Southern African Large Telescope and the Square Kilometre Array, will be featured at the IAU General Assembly

By Umamah Bakharia
Ethiopia’s Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon, Kipchoge withdraws
Article
/ 10 August 2024

Ethiopia’s Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon, Kipchoge withdraws

The route included a 436m climb and 438m descent. The maximum gradient on the route was 13.5 percent

By Afp
AngloGold Ashanti Research Chair in Dairy Science & Technology launches into a bright future 
Partner Content
/ 1 August 2024

AngloGold Ashanti Research Chair in Dairy Science & Technology launches into a bright future 

The chair is part of UFH’s larger plan to be socially and contextually relevant

By Elna Schütz
Explainer: How the ‘two-pot’ retirement fund system will work from 1 September
Business
/ 29 July 2024

Explainer: How the ‘two-pot’ retirement fund system will work from 1 September

Taxpayers who owe money to the revenue service must expect that these debts could be settled from the withdrawals, leading to a lower payout

By Anathi Madubela
Feminist discussions: Get men involved
Article
/ 25 July 2024

Feminist discussions: Get men involved

We need to teach people what it means to be a man, free of any violent intent towards women

By Emmanuel Anoghena Oboh
International conditions are driving up local olive oil prices
Business
/ 25 July 2024

International conditions are driving up local olive oil prices

South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening

By Aarti Bhana
Ramaphosa signs crucial Climate Change Bill into law
The Green Guardian
/ 24 July 2024

Ramaphosa signs crucial Climate Change Bill into law

The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response

By Sheree Bega
Not easy to track how well South Africa is doing with getting people on to ARVs
Article
/ 23 July 2024

Not easy to track how well South Africa is doing with getting people on to ARVs

The world has 18 months left to reach targets that all United Nations member countries signed up to in 2021

By Linda Pretorius, Mia Malan and Media Hack
Unjani Clinics network applauded for meeting targets on quality, low cost healthcare
Article
/ 22 July 2024

Unjani Clinics network applauded for meeting targets on quality, low cost healthcare

The network assists black female nurses to own and operate primary healthcare clinics

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Ramaphosa: Just energy transition will need R1.7 trillion
Business
/ 15 July 2024

Ramaphosa: Just energy transition will need R1.7 trillion

President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but that will require finance and partnerships

By Anathi Madubela
M&G 200 Young South African Didi Lekganyane stabbed to death
National
/ 15 July 2024

M&G 200 Young South African Didi Lekganyane stabbed to death

Police have confirmed that Lekganyane’s boyfriend will be charged with murder

By Umamah Bakharia
Korner Talk | EFF must bench Dali Mpofu on VBS
Opinion
/ 15 July 2024

Korner Talk | EFF must bench Dali Mpofu on VBS

The senior counsel capitulated like Courage, the Cowardly Dog during a broadcast interview

By Khaya Koko
Home Affairs Minister Schreiber to revive Immigration Advisory Board
National
/ 15 July 2024

Home Affairs Minister Schreiber to revive Immigration Advisory Board

The board will provide input on the future of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, the new minister said in his budget speech

By Emsie Ferreira
Language can be used to bank the unbanked
Opinion
/ 15 July 2024

Language can be used to bank the unbanked

By using AI and other technology to expand their language services, banks can tap into a new pool of customers but this should not be at the expense of those customers

By Sanele Khakhu
Joshlin Smith: Case of missing six-year-old to be tried in the high court
National
/ 15 July 2024

Joshlin Smith: Case of missing six-year-old to be tried in the high court

The case against the suspects in Joshlin’s disappearance, including her mother, has been held over to 16 September for further investigation

By Umamah Bakharia
New police minister promises ‘tough’ action to bring ‘intolerable’ crime levels under control
Politics
/ 15 July 2024

New police minister promises ‘tough’ action to bring ‘intolerable’ crime levels under control

Crime intelligence and police station resources also need serious investment to ensure effective policing

By Paddy Harper
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