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eThekwini residents continue boycott amid unresolved dispute, budget reshuffle underway
National
/ 28 August 2023

eThekwini residents continue boycott amid unresolved dispute, budget reshuffle underway

Ratepayers have asked why municipal employees have been allowed to rack up debt for services, when ratepayers are threatened with court action

By Lyse Comins
Nelson Chamisa claims victory in ‘flawed’ Zimbabwe election
Africa
/ 28 August 2023

Nelson Chamisa claims victory in ‘flawed’ Zimbabwe election

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) refused to ratify the results, asserting that they were “false”

By Afp
Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2023

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

The first part of the application will be heard on Tuesday

By John Yeld
The Fiscal Cliff | Eskom: The fiscal monster the treasury can’t vanquish
Business
/ 27 August 2023

The Fiscal Cliff | Eskom: The fiscal monster the treasury can’t vanquish

Among state-owned entities, the beleaguered power utility is far and away the biggest risk to the public purse

By Sarah Smit
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote
Africa
/ 27 August 2023

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote

The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards

By Afp
Snapping the underbelly
Friday
/ 26 August 2023

Snapping the underbelly

Lensman goes where others fear to tread to document the reality of life in the townships

By Lesego Chepape
Activists welcome move to allow pharmacies to prescribe HIV, TB treatment
Health
/ 26 August 2023

Activists welcome move to allow pharmacies to prescribe HIV, TB treatment

They say the ruling is in line with global trends

By Lyse Comins
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Gun could have been swopped, defence argues
National
/ 25 August 2023

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Gun could have been swopped, defence argues

State witness Captain Bongani Mtshali says the only time the gun would have been in an unsealed bag was at the ballistics centre

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Eskom moots taking non-paying municipalities’ distribution licenses
The Green Guardian
/ 25 August 2023

Eskom moots taking non-paying municipalities’ distribution licenses

Utility says that this will encourage defaulting municipalities to cough up

By Mandisa Nyathi
FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition
Business
/ 25 August 2023

FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition

The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014

By Anathi Madubela
Corporates move into township economy
Business
/ 25 August 2023

Corporates move into township economy

Tiger Brands and delivery services such as Uber Eats are targeting this growing market

By Anathi Madubela
The elephant in the room at Brics is the climate crisis
Thought Leader
/ 25 August 2023

The elephant in the room at Brics is the climate crisis

The bloc’s countries are some of the worst polluters, so they need to take climate seriously

By Ozayr Patel
Durban activists, surfers start clean water lobby
The Green Guardian
/ 25 August 2023

Durban activists, surfers start clean water lobby

A groundswell of citizens are saying ‘no more’ to the death of the province’s once pristine coastline

By Lyse Comins
Russia, China win as Brics grows
Politics
/ 25 August 2023

Russia, China win as Brics grows

Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders

By Lizeka Tandwa and Sarah Smit
EXCLUSIVE: AU will be part of G20 during my presidency, says Narendra Modi
Politics
/ 24 August 2023

EXCLUSIVE: AU will be part of G20 during my presidency, says Narendra Modi

In a wide ranging interview with the Mail & Guardian, the Indian prime minister placed great importance on Africa’s position in geopolitics

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Ron Derby
Eskom hopes to ease load-shedding by the festive season
The Green Guardian
/ 24 August 2023

Eskom hopes to ease load-shedding by the festive season

Eskom expects units from Kusile and Tutuka power stations to be back online in November

By Mandisa Nyathi
Deciding Brics’ purpose will determine its future
Opinion
/ 24 August 2023

Deciding Brics’ purpose will determine its future

Important questions remain but there is no doubting the effect of these new allegiances

By Richard Calland
Meyiwa trial: Defence wants forensic witness back in the stand
National
/ 24 August 2023

Meyiwa trial: Defence wants forensic witness back in the stand

Defence attorneys say there are discrepancies in the list of cases that officer Thabo Mosia attended to on the night the footballer was murdered

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Modi, Xi meet on Brics sideline
Politics
/ 24 August 2023

Modi, Xi meet on Brics sideline

The meeting is first between the two leaders since border conflict intensified in 2020

By Paddy Harper
Government must intervene in Intercape bus attacks
National
/ 24 August 2023

Government must intervene in Intercape bus attacks

In his ruling handed down this week, Judge Smith said the action plan was “woefully inadequate”, demonstrated by the ongoing attacks on buses

By Tania Broughton
Brics+6: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi and UAE added to bloc
National
/ 24 August 2023

Brics+6: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi and UAE added to bloc

Brics chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the bloc’s expansion, which includes two African country

By Sarah Smit
Wagner chief Prigozhin on list of passengers on plane that crashed: Russian agencies
World
/ 23 August 2023

Wagner chief Prigozhin on list of passengers on plane that crashed: Russian agencies

There were 10 people on board the plane, including three crew members

By Afp
Troubled start to Zimbabwean poll
Africa
/ 23 August 2023

Troubled start to Zimbabwean poll

In Harare, less than a quarter of the polling stations opened on time and some opened eight hours after schedule

By Umberto Bacchi and Fanuel Jongwe
China quick to offer SA energy aid, says Ramokgopa
National
/ 23 August 2023

China quick to offer SA energy aid, says Ramokgopa

The electricity minister suggested he had cast a wide net to find partners for the country’s fight for reliable electricity

By Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
Meyiwa trial: No fingerprints on door
National
/ 23 August 2023

Meyiwa trial: No fingerprints on door

Defence advocate Zandile Mshololo reiterated the assertion that the bullet found in the kitchen was planted

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war
Politics
/ 23 August 2023

Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war

President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace

By Paddy Harper
SA inflation falls to lowest level in two years
Business
/ 23 August 2023

SA inflation falls to lowest level in two years

The inflation rate eased to 4.7%, the lowest since August 2021

By Anathi Madubela
Mixed reactions to South Africa Renewable Energy Master Plan draft
The Green Guardian
/ 23 August 2023

Mixed reactions to South Africa Renewable Energy Master Plan draft

Environmental groups call for more involvement as the draft does not provide viable solutions to energy poverty or address transformation

By Mandisa Nyathi
eThekwini R1.7m staff party is global best practice, according to ANC
Politics
/ 23 August 2023

eThekwini R1.7m staff party is global best practice, according to ANC

ANC KZN provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo said although the municipality had issues, not all staff were responsible for these, and they should be rewarded

By Lyse Comins
Zimbabwe election: Nelson Chamisa appeals to youth, but odds stacked against him
Opinion
/ 23 August 2023

Zimbabwe election: Nelson Chamisa appeals to youth, but odds stacked against him

Chamisa has not announced a running mate, feeding into rumours that he has weak leadership skills and prefers to centre power on himself

By Chipo Dendere
‘Unfortunate’ Niger coup needs peaceful resolution, says China’s top diplomat for Africa
Africa
/ 23 August 2023

‘Unfortunate’ Niger coup needs peaceful resolution, says China’s top diplomat for Africa

Wu Peng says China will maintain its non-interference foreign policy

By Paddy Harper
Brics leaders talk expansion amid ‘Cold War’
Politics
/ 22 August 2023

Brics leaders talk expansion amid ‘Cold War’

China’s Xi Jinping, the leader of the biggest economy in the bloc, said the world is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid growing trade tensions

By Sarah Smit, Anathi Madubela and Mandisa Nyathi
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