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Former Eskom chair Makgoba calls out ‘meddlesome’ Pravin Gordhan
National
/ 12 October 2023

Former Eskom chair Makgoba calls out ‘meddlesome’ Pravin Gordhan

The minister’s leadership style is marred by micro-management and interference, according to industry leaders

By Mandisa Nyathi
Beware the one-eyed Middle East critic
Thought Leader
/ 12 October 2023

Beware the one-eyed Middle East critic

The biggest myth of modern Israeli politics has been exposed — the oppression of Palestinians keeps Israel secure

By Richard Calland
Load-shedding obscures the understanding of South Africa’s air quality
The Green Guardian
/ 11 October 2023

Load-shedding obscures the understanding of South Africa’s air quality

Authorities reported that most air quality monitoring stations were frequently offline due to ongoing power blackouts

By Sheree Bega
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence wants time to consult on admissibility of confessions
National
/ 11 October 2023

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence wants time to consult on admissibility of confessions

According to advocate Sipho Ramosepele, his clients were tortured and coerced into signing pre-written statements

By Mandisa Ndlovu
uMhlanga Oceans taxi rank dispute rages on
National
/ 11 October 2023

uMhlanga Oceans taxi rank dispute rages on

Santaco has turned down the eThekwini Municipality’s latest plan for a taxi rank in the precinct

By Lyse Comins
Justice department to challenge R5 million fine in court
National
/ 11 October 2023

Justice department to challenge R5 million fine in court

The department missed the deadline for appealing the fine imposed by the Information Regulator for failing to comply with the Popi Act

By Emsie Ferreira
‘We need honest answers to Joburg’s water crisis’
The Green Guardian
/ 11 October 2023

‘We need honest answers to Joburg’s water crisis’

Civic groups have started an online petition for immediate action from Rand Water, Johannesburg Water

By Sheree Bega
Census 2022: Most South Africans have access to water and electricity
National
/ 11 October 2023

Census 2022: Most South Africans have access to water and electricity

The country’s population now exceeds 62 million people, who are mostly living in formal housing with access to utilities

By Lyse Comins
Vuyo Zungula ready to play kingmaker in 2024 elections
Politics
/ 11 October 2023

Vuyo Zungula ready to play kingmaker in 2024 elections

The ATM leader says the party has been growing since playing a pivotal role in holding President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable over the Phala Phala scandal

By Lizeka Tandwa
Water cuts creating hostile communities, says Joburg Water
The Green Guardian
/ 10 October 2023

Water cuts creating hostile communities, says Joburg Water

Water outages have left many communities with dry spells since August as the city struggles with prolonged recovery periods of Rand Water and Johannesburg Water supply systems

By Sheree Bega
Senzo Meyiwa trial: DNA evidence excludes all five accused
National
/ 10 October 2023

Senzo Meyiwa trial: DNA evidence excludes all five accused

State witness Captain Mmampshedi demurred when asked to comment on Zandile Khumalo’s earlier testimony that the hat belonged to one of the intruders on the day the footballer was killed

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’
Politics
/ 10 October 2023

Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’

The party leader is one of the participants on a five-day German tour to learn how coalitions are managed in that country

By Paddy Harper
Treasury extends deadline for Eskom municipal debt write-off
Business
/ 10 October 2023

Treasury extends deadline for Eskom municipal debt write-off

So far, only 28 municipalities have been approved to participate in the programme

By Sarah Smit
Angry Joburg residents protest six weeks without water
The Green Guardian
/ 10 October 2023

Angry Joburg residents protest six weeks without water

Over the past year, Gauteng has witnessed a disturbing increase in water challenges, according to WaterCAN

By Sheree Bega
Tech firms struggle as Israel-Gaza falsehoods explode
World
/ 10 October 2023

Tech firms struggle as Israel-Gaza falsehoods explode

There are fears that misinformation could trigger real-world harm, amplifying hate and violence especially in conflicts such as in Israel/Palestine

By Anuj Chopra
Frogs are sliding towards extinction
The Green Guardian
/ 10 October 2023

Frogs are sliding towards extinction

Two out of every five species are threatened, a new global assessment has found

By Sheree Bega
Corporate capture and austerity politics
Thought Leader
/ 10 October 2023

Corporate capture and austerity politics

The choice to adopt austerity is not about protecting the state against capture — nor is it about realising untapped growth

By Sarah Smit
Eskom chair Mpho Makwana to step down end of October, Gordhan says
National
/ 9 October 2023

Eskom chair Mpho Makwana to step down end of October, Gordhan says

Makwana’s resignation comes hours after Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the country was not yet ‘out of the woods’ in terms of load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mo Miracles calls divine intervention – or insurrection – and says God is giving him the presidency
Thought Leader
/ 9 October 2023

Mo Miracles calls divine intervention – or insurrection – and says God is giving him the presidency

Did God send Mogoeng a WhatsApp, or did He use a burning bush?

By Paddy Harper
Meyiwa trial: Defence accuses state of holding back information
National
/ 9 October 2023

Meyiwa trial: Defence accuses state of holding back information

Advocate Zandile Mshololo tells the court that the defence must be furnished with evidence before the state calls a new witness

By Mandisa Ndlovu
South Africa willing to facilitate peace in Israel-Hamas war
Politics
/ 9 October 2023

South Africa willing to facilitate peace in Israel-Hamas war

Pretoria does not believe its disparate views on the conflict will affect relations with the US

By Lizeka Tandwa and Umamah Bakharia
Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding
National
/ 9 October 2023

Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding

The power utility is aiming to ensure there are no power cuts during the day and a maximum of level four from the late afternoons this week

By Lyse Comins
‘Convenient democrats’ want to review the composition of the JSC
Thought Leader
/ 9 October 2023

‘Convenient democrats’ want to review the composition of the JSC

The presence of democratically elected leaders in the Judicial Service Commission is critical

By Sinawo Thambo
Pharmacists an ‘underused resource’, can play a bigger role in healthcare
Health
/ 9 October 2023

Pharmacists an ‘underused resource’, can play a bigger role in healthcare

About 70% of the doctors who emigrate are pushed out of the country by excessive taxes, unsatisfactory fringe benefits and poor remuneration

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Snaring on the rise in the Kruger, says Barbara Creecy
The Green Guardian
/ 9 October 2023

Snaring on the rise in the Kruger, says Barbara Creecy

The forestry, fisheries and the environment minister said more than 7 000 snares were removed last year alone

By Sheree Bega
Foschini Group: Make textiles great in Cape again
Business
/ 8 October 2023

Foschini Group: Make textiles great in Cape again

TFG’s focus is to support the belief that the clothing and textile industry can once again become the Western Cape’s largest employer

By Sue Segar
Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’
World
/ 8 October 2023

Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’

Israel also came under attack from the north on Sunday when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells ‘in solidarity’ with the unprecedented Hamas offensive, without causing any casualties

By Jay Deshmukh
Government urged to confront looming egg shortages amid bird flu crisis
National
/ 8 October 2023

Government urged to confront looming egg shortages amid bird flu crisis

Importers have called for a flexible poultry policy that allows for the suspension of punitive import tariffs implemented to protect local production

By Lyse Comins
IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate
Politics
/ 8 October 2023

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate

Inkatha Freedom Party founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi will remain the face of the party’s election campaign

By Paddy Harper
uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute
National
/ 8 October 2023

uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute

Local business and property owners say trade and values have plummeted due to taxi traffic congestion caused by the lack of a permanent public transport facility

By Lyse Comins
Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom

Kriel or Am? Pollard or Libbok? Nails are being bitten as the South African team heads for the quarter-finals

By Luke Alfred
Six SANDF soldiers killed after fire engulfs camp
National
/ 7 October 2023

Six SANDF soldiers killed after fire engulfs camp

Firefighters were on Saturday still battling to contain the blaze which also injured three people, with the army focused on accounting for all those who were on site

By Lyse Comins
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