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Rise of fake doctors on social media ‘puts lives at risk’
National
/ 18 October 2023

Rise of fake doctors on social media ‘puts lives at risk’

The South African Medical Association says bogus medical practitioners operating online undermines the profession

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Inflation rises sharply in September
Business
/ 18 October 2023

Inflation rises sharply in September

Data released on Wednesday showed that the annual rate accelerated to 5.4%, from a previous reading of 4.8%

By Sarah Smit
Meyiwa trial: Magistrate says she recorded confession from accused
National
/ 17 October 2023

Meyiwa trial: Magistrate says she recorded confession from accused

Lawyers for the two accused men who allegedly made confessions want state witness Colonel Mhlanganyelwa Mbotho recalled to the stand

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Presidency, Pandor dismiss Hamas’s claim of SA support
National
/ 17 October 2023

Presidency, Pandor dismiss Hamas’s claim of SA support

The minister confirmed speaking to a Hamas leader but said they discussed humanitarian aid for Gaza

By Emsie Ferreira
Chinese envoy heads to Middle East in bid to contain war
World
/ 17 October 2023

Chinese envoy heads to Middle East in bid to contain war

Iran has warned of a possible ‘pre-emptive action’ against Israel as it prepares a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip

By Jing Xuan Teng
Lamola urges Israel and Hamas to end violence
National
/ 17 October 2023

Lamola urges Israel and Hamas to end violence

The justice minister reiterated South Africa’s readiness to help mediate an end to conflict

By Emsie Ferreira
Transnet and the state’s new spin on privatisation
Business
/ 17 October 2023

Transnet and the state’s new spin on privatisation

The government’s draft plan for the beleaguered port and rail operator advances the ideal of an entrepreneurial state

By Sarah Smit
No need to axe police minister, says ANC
Politics
/ 16 October 2023

No need to axe police minister, says ANC

The chair of the party’s subcommittee on peace and stability, Polly Boshielo, says it trusts and supports Cele, despite calls for him to be dismissed

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘Russia-Ukraine’ is SA word of the year for 2023
National
/ 16 October 2023

‘Russia-Ukraine’ is SA word of the year for 2023

The term’s prominence is partly due to the government’s controversial non-aligned viewpoint on Russia’s war against Ukraine, the language board says

By Mandisa Ndlovu
ANC calls three-line whip for vote to appoint public protector
Politics
/ 16 October 2023

ANC calls three-line whip for vote to appoint public protector

Sixty percent of votes in the National Assembly is needed to approve the appointment of Kholeka Gcaleka.

By Emsie Ferreira
Court showdown over Cape Flats evictions
National
/ 16 October 2023

Court showdown over Cape Flats evictions

People living in about 110 informal structures and Wendy houses at Cathkin Village informal settlement in Heideveld are facing eviction

By Mary-Anne Gontsana
Imtiaz Sooliman praises ‘resilient’ South Africans
National
/ 16 October 2023

Imtiaz Sooliman praises ‘resilient’ South Africans

Most citizens choose not to burn schools, houses and roads or loot in protest, even as they starve

By Lyse Comins
ANC to ‘assist’ municipalities with unspent grant money
Politics
/ 16 October 2023

ANC to ‘assist’ municipalities with unspent grant money

Deputy Cogta minister Parks Tau said the perception that the ANC didn’t deliver was ‘manufactured’

By Clive Ndou
Boks beat France in World Cup thriller to reach semis
Sport
/ 16 October 2023

Boks beat France in World Cup thriller to reach semis

Siya Kolisi said it was a hard game for the defending champions, who eventually walked away with a 29-28 win and will face England next week

By Illtud Dafydd
CORRECTED: KZN business leaders need ‘hope’ to grow economy
Business
/ 15 October 2023

CORRECTED: KZN business leaders need ‘hope’ to grow economy

Toyota vice president Nigel Ward says the province has developed resilience in the face of disease, civil unrest and floods

By Lyse Comins
In DRC camps, women face stark choice: hunger or rape
Africa
/ 15 October 2023

In DRC camps, women face stark choice: hunger or rape

Hundreds of thousands of people are crammed into camps around the city of Goma, a crisis triggered by M23 rebels

By Alexis Huguet
Call to switch to cage free egg farming
National
/ 15 October 2023

Call to switch to cage free egg farming

There are pros and cons to cage free and free range farming when it comes to disease control and the bottom line

By Lyse Comins
Joburg Water says systems are improving
The Green Guardian
/ 14 October 2023

Joburg Water says systems are improving

But a resident says interventions are ‘a plaster on the wound’

By Sheree Bega
SMMEs lose R49 million annually to cyber breaches
National
/ 14 October 2023

SMMEs lose R49 million annually to cyber breaches

Awareness is the most important aspect in the world of cybersecurity, according to experts in the field

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Mbalula defends former Eskom chair after claims of Gordhan meddling  
Politics
/ 14 October 2023

Mbalula defends former Eskom chair after claims of Gordhan meddling  

The ANC secretary general said Makgoba was a respected South African whose claims against Gordhan couldn’t be ignored

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mental illness costs SA billions
National
/ 14 October 2023

Mental illness costs SA billions

Shame and stigma, as well as the lack of facilities, are barriers to healing, experts say

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Two South Africans confirmed dead in attack on Israel
National
/ 13 October 2023

Two South Africans confirmed dead in attack on Israel

One of the victims may have dual nationality, the department of international relations said

By Emsie Ferreira
Meyiwa trial: Officer denies accused were forced to confess
National
/ 13 October 2023

Meyiwa trial: Officer denies accused were forced to confess

A colonel told the court that accused number one Muzikakhulelwa Sibiya was read his rights and reminded that he could remain silent

By Mandisa Ndlovu
SCA dismisses Zuma’s bid to pursue private prosecution
National
/ 13 October 2023

SCA dismisses Zuma’s bid to pursue private prosecution

The court said the former president’s application was part of continuing Stalingrad tactics

By Emsie Ferreira
Rugby World Cup: The sweet sound of quarters clashes
Thought Leader
/ 13 October 2023

Rugby World Cup: The sweet sound of quarters clashes

An appetising round of matches has arrived for us to savour

By Luke Alfred
Cape Town offers lessons on how to save water
Thought Leader
/ 13 October 2023

Cape Town offers lessons on how to save water

Our water use is higher than the global average – and we need to fix infrastructure to reduce losses

By Ozayr Patel
Shongweni’s R15bn ‘green city’ forges ahead
Business
/ 13 October 2023

Shongweni’s R15bn ‘green city’ forges ahead

The retail phase of the development is underway, including a high street space with 300 trees

By Lyse Comins
Gordhan’s dangerous board games
Politics
/ 13 October 2023

Gordhan’s dangerous board games

The minister’s conduct was called into question during this week’s national working committee meeting, sources said

By Lizeka Tandwa, Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
Transnet’s privatisation plans
Business
/ 12 October 2023

Transnet’s privatisation plans

The 124-page Roadmap for the Freight Logistics System in South Africa sets out the path for expanded private investment in the country’s rail network

By Sarah Smit
Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections
Politics
/ 12 October 2023

Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections

The government hopes to have local government regulations ready by the next municipal poll in 2026

By Paddy Harper
Israeli embassy ‘arrogant and unwilling to engage’, says Nomvula Mokonyane 
National
/ 12 October 2023

Israeli embassy ‘arrogant and unwilling to engage’, says Nomvula Mokonyane 

The ANC deputy secretary general also insisted that the governing party was not ‘anti-Jew’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa calls for end to brutal Israeli-Hamas conflict
National
/ 12 October 2023

Ramaphosa calls for end to brutal Israeli-Hamas conflict

South Africa is ready to help negotiate a lasting settlement in the region, the president said

By Emsie Ferreira
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