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The God Edition | Secularism is the bridge to harmony and democracy
Columns
/ 19 April 2025

The God Edition | Secularism is the bridge to harmony and democracy

Religious organisations, political leaders and citizens all have a role to play in defending the principle of secularism

By Martin Meyer
South Africa clamps down on ‘construction mafia’
National
/ 28 March 2025

South Africa clamps down on ‘construction mafia’

More than 700 cases related to criminal gangs disrupting construction sites have been reported over the past five months

By Lyse Comins
Deal with South Africa on the basis of facts, not rumour
Thought Leader
/ 20 February 2025

Deal with South Africa on the basis of facts, not rumour

The country stands firm on the principle that diplomacy is the most viable route for settling differences in a complicated geopolitical world, including the conflict in the Middle East

By Fidel Hadebe
Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings
Government News
/ 27 August 2024

Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings

The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit violence, murder and extortion

By Lyse Comins
Preliminary findings show compliance gap led to George building collapse
National
/ 14 May 2024

Preliminary findings show compliance gap led to George building collapse

The death toll in the George building collapse has reached 33 and 19 people are still missing

By Umamah Bakharia
Parliament fire: attack or plain negligence?
National
/ 7 January 2022

Parliament fire: attack or plain negligence?

Rumours abound about the quality of public works upkeep and the person arrested for arson

By Eunice Masson
Hawks gain access to parliament fire scene
National
/ 6 January 2022

Hawks gain access to parliament fire scene

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation will look into the cause and extent of the fire

By Eunice Masson
Parliament fire arson case postponed
National
/ 4 January 2022

Parliament fire arson case postponed

Hawks not ruling out the possibility of more suspects being arrested as the investigation continues

By Eunice Masson
Firefighters battle new parliament fire
National
/ 3 January 2022

Firefighters battle new parliament fire

Fresh blaze erupts on roof of National Assembly

By Eunice Masson
1 Military Hospital became a ‘milking cow’ during 14 years of refurbishment
National
/ 4 September 2021

1 Military Hospital became a ‘milking cow’ during 14 years of refurbishment

The defence force presents a summary of a forensic report on an investigation into upgrades and repairs to the hospital in Pretoria

By Eunice Masson
Squabbles put army hospital in ICU
National
/ 14 August 2021

Squabbles put army hospital in ICU

1 Military Hospital is in a serious state of disrepair and the report of a forensic investigation into who is to blame for the mess remains under wraps

By Eunice Masson and Erika Gibson
Cape Town fire burns for a third day, authorities confirm minister’s residence gutted
National
/ 20 April 2021

Cape Town fire burns for a third day, authorities confirm minister’s residence gutted

Fresh firefighting teams are expected to take over from the crews that battled the blaze throughout Monday evening

By Eunice Masson
Government kickstarts the National Infrastructure Fund
Business
/ 17 August 2020

Government kickstarts the National Infrastructure Fund

Treasury, the department of public works’ Infrastructure in South Africa, and the DBSA have signed a memorandum of agreement that mandates the bank to establish and manage the fund

By Tshegofatso Mathe

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