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Ramaphosa confident that mining rights backlog will be cleared
Business
/ 5 February 2024

Ramaphosa confident that mining rights backlog will be cleared

Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Mining Indaba, the president emphasised that work is underway to unlock investment

By Sarah Smit
Elgar makes a plea for Test cricket
Sport
/ 4 February 2024

Elgar makes a plea for Test cricket

In an interview with Drew Forrest, the Test opener insists our first-class game cannot be fixed using another, entirely different, format

By Drew Forrest
Cryptic Crossword 415
Crossword
/ 1 February 2024

Cryptic Crossword 415

11A Fat Cat gives up energy and work (4)

By George Euvrard
No evidence that jailing of Zuma caused July 2021 unrest, says SAHRC
National
/ 29 January 2024

No evidence that jailing of Zuma caused July 2021 unrest, says SAHRC

The riots and the imprisonment of the former president coincided, and the unrest was orchestrated, but there was also no proof of who the masterminds were

By Des Erasmus
South African lawyers seek ‘blood money’ to compensate Gaza victims
Politics
/ 26 January 2024

South African lawyers seek ‘blood money’ to compensate Gaza victims

They want the UK and US to pay for damages for their alleged role in assisting the Israeli military to commit war crimes and genocide

By Lyse Comins
Re-evaluating US and UK military support for Israel
Editorial
/ 26 January 2024

Re-evaluating US and UK military support for Israel

Powerful nations pontificate against human rights abuses when it suits them but funding the war against civilians in Gaza appears to be an acceptable hypocrisy

By Editorial
Cryptic Crossword 414
Crossword
/ 25 January 2024

Cryptic Crossword 414

21A Left a Business student reflecting on something that is lekker (5)

By George Euvrard
SA leads HIV/Aids vaccine discovery research team
Health
/ 24 January 2024

SA leads HIV/Aids vaccine discovery research team

USAID has pumped $45 million in grant funding to support the work of a consortium of top African scientists from eight countries

By Lyse Comins
US, Britain hit targets in Yemen as Huthis vow to strike back
World
/ 23 January 2024

US, Britain hit targets in Yemen as Huthis vow to strike back

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the Huthis had carried out more than 12 attacks on shipping since the first wave of joint strikes on January 11

By Jamal Al-Jabiri and W.G. Dunlop
Dricus du Plessis becomes South Africa’s first UFC Champion
Sport
/ 20 January 2024

Dricus du Plessis becomes South Africa’s first UFC Champion

The South African won by a split decision in front of a Canadian crowd that was fiercely behind his opponent

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Cryptic Crossword 413
Crossword
/ 19 January 2024

Cryptic Crossword 413

18A Lamb, say, is terrible, terrible! (7)

By George Euvrard
In latest court bid, royals claim Buthelezi had ‘no role’ in naming Zulu king
National
/ 17 January 2024

In latest court bid, royals claim Buthelezi had ‘no role’ in naming Zulu king

Prince Mbonisi and other members of the family say they should be the ones to decide who becomes heir to the throne

By Paddy Harper
Genocide case unlikely to dent SA’s investment case at Davos
Business
/ 11 January 2024

Genocide case unlikely to dent SA’s investment case at Davos

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana noted that South Africa’s position on Israel’s occupation of Palestine has always been clear

By Sarah Smit
BHI Trust’s associates’ global links exposed
Business
/ 10 January 2024

BHI Trust’s associates’ global links exposed

But the South African expat listed as a Swiss resident has denied any connection to the company that apparently marketed the alleged ponzi scheme

By Lyse Comins
Mbalula admits ANC lied about Nkandla ‘fire pool’ to protect Zuma
Politics
/ 8 January 2024

Mbalula admits ANC lied about Nkandla ‘fire pool’ to protect Zuma

Civil group #NotInMyName says the admission is a reason for citizens to ‘vote better’ in the upcoming elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
Sputla giveth and Sputla taketh away in 2024
Opinion
/ 5 January 2024

Sputla giveth and Sputla taketh away in 2024

It’s not the start to the year any of us had been hoping for, but an inevitable one, given that nothing had changed — from a power-generation perspective — since before the holiday season began

By Paddy Harper
Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?
Analysis
/ 5 January 2024

Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?

The biggest opposition parties are intent on usurping the ANC’s power by forming alliances with smaller left and right wing parties

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025
National
/ 3 January 2024

Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025

The SOE’s board is under pressure to ensure there are no cuts in May, when provincial and national elections are expected to take place

By Mandisa Nyathi
2024 economy: Some relief after a rocky road
Business
/ 2 January 2024

2024 economy: Some relief after a rocky road

Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon

By Sarah Smit
Is there merit to Mbeki nostalgia?
Opinion
/ 27 December 2023

Is there merit to Mbeki nostalgia?

Zuma’s ‘wasted years’ and SA’s continuing economic decline have left many daydreaming about the time that was

By Duma Gqubule
Media like the Mail & Guardian are critical for democracy
Opinion
/ 27 December 2023

Media like the Mail & Guardian are critical for democracy

Legacy publications struggle in the digital age and they need investment, not cutting skilled staff

By Ron Derby
UIF Ters fraudster sentenced, blames ‘abusive’ stepfather for crimes
National
/ 11 December 2023

UIF Ters fraudster sentenced, blames ‘abusive’ stepfather for crimes

The state argued that giving Dennis Modika a lesser sentence would minimise the impact of his offence

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Trust in the safety of tap water is waning: survey
The Green Guardian
/ 9 December 2023

Trust in the safety of tap water is waning: survey

Half of respondents treat their municipal water by boiling or filtering it before consumption, while 8% specified that they drink only bottled water

By Sheree Bega
Beware of baseless judicial prejudice
Editorial
/ 8 December 2023

Beware of baseless judicial prejudice

Zondo is distrusted by the government, inevitably so because of his finding that the ANC was complicit in state capture

By Editorial
Fraudster who stole R5 million from UIF Covid fund convicted
National
/ 4 December 2023

Fraudster who stole R5 million from UIF Covid fund convicted

The UIF and Cosatu have launched an online platform to help employees check if their Covid-19 funds had been paid

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Eat, pray, invest: Naspers sees gold in India’s trove of data
Business
/ 2 December 2023

Eat, pray, invest: Naspers sees gold in India’s trove of data

The company sees opportunity in online payment – UPay – and food delivery – Swiggy

By TJ Strydom
Cabinet not aware of Hamas visit to South Africa
Politics
/ 30 November 2023

Cabinet not aware of Hamas visit to South Africa

Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said cabinet has no plans to meet a Hamas delegation

By Lizeka Tandwa
10 million South Africans are drowning in debt
National
/ 25 November 2023

10 million South Africans are drowning in debt

The debt counselling process is not always smooth, as a Durban homeowner who fell into arrears on her mortgage has discovered

By Lyse Comins
ITB wants Prince Mbonisi Zulu to pay costs of withdrawn application
Politics
/ 20 November 2023

ITB wants Prince Mbonisi Zulu to pay costs of withdrawn application

The application is part of a brutal legal fight over control of the Zulu kingdom

By Paddy Harper
Royal rumble over Ingonyama Trust heads back to court
Politics
/ 15 November 2023

Royal rumble over Ingonyama Trust heads back to court

The monarch’s uncle wants provincial government to stop his salary and privileges

By Paddy Harper
UPDATED: Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acting as finance minister
National
/ 14 November 2023

UPDATED: Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acting as finance minister

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has been battling illness

By Emsie Ferreira
Robert Gumede’s Tongaat Hulett purchase hinges on R2bn PIC loan
Business
/ 9 November 2023

Robert Gumede’s Tongaat Hulett purchase hinges on R2bn PIC loan

The agreement will give Terris Sugar discounted ownership of Tongaat Hulett’s R8 billion bank debt and control at the upcoming creditors’ vote

By Paddy Harper
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