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Emerging markets unwinding? Not just yet
Business
/ 11 August 2023

Emerging markets unwinding? Not just yet

Chile and Brazil are leading the pack with their recent interest rate cuts but South Africa is on its own timeline

By Sarah Smit
South African Police Service ‘captured’ and ‘outdated’
National
/ 11 August 2023

South African Police Service ‘captured’ and ‘outdated’

Hiring 10  000 new recruits annually will not solve the crime crisis because of poor training and policing, as well as rampant corruption

By Lyse Comins
IFP says no to alliance with ANC
Politics
/ 11 August 2023

IFP says no to alliance with ANC

Velenkosi Hlabisa says the ANC provincial leader and corruption are impediments

By Lizeka Tandwa
Taxi council and Cape Town agree to end eight-day taxi strike
National
/ 11 August 2023

Taxi council and Cape Town agree to end eight-day taxi strike

The South African National Taxi Council agreed to release a warning notice of any future strike action at least 36 hours in advance

By Eunice Masson
Taxi bosses drive havoc in the long ignored countrywide problem
National
/ 11 August 2023

Taxi bosses drive havoc in the long ignored countrywide problem

The national transport minister has slammed local by-laws while the police minister has distanced himself from the taxi mayhem that’s playing itself out in the Western Cape

By Eunice Masson
Ramaphosa remits Zuma’s prison sentence
National
/ 11 August 2023

Ramaphosa remits Zuma’s prison sentence

The former president spent spent just an hour at the prison while paperwork was done to release him from the remainder of his 15-month sentence for contempt of court

By Emsie Ferreira
Taxi strike highlights sector’s stranglehold on public transport
National
/ 11 August 2023

Taxi strike highlights sector’s stranglehold on public transport

It has also brought to the fore the political power tussle between the DA in the Western Cape and the ANC-led national government

By Lyse Comins
Manufacturers cry foul over Eskom’s lack of support in awarding tenders
The Green Guardian
/ 10 August 2023

Manufacturers cry foul over Eskom’s lack of support in awarding tenders

Concerns about local manufacturers and engineers being left out of the projects have increased

By Mandisa Nyathi
Taxi politics: Santaco, national and local government talks hit deadlock
National
/ 10 August 2023

Taxi politics: Santaco, national and local government talks hit deadlock

The national taxi council is seeking legal advice to apply for an urgent interdict for the release of all its impounded vehicles

By Eunice Masson
State witness says Bongani Ntanzi scuffled with Senzo Meyiwa before the footballer was shot
National
/ 10 August 2023

State witness says Bongani Ntanzi scuffled with Senzo Meyiwa before the footballer was shot

The defence advocate questioned Tumelo Madlala’s description of accused number two, Ntanzi

By Mandisa Ndlovu
El Niño, the next inflation frontline
Business
/ 10 August 2023

El Niño, the next inflation frontline

South Africa, and the world, seem to be emerging out of an inflation-induced economic malaise. But as the world heats up, so will prices

By Sarah Smit
Eskom gets go ahead to sell its distribution assets
Business
/ 10 August 2023

Eskom gets go ahead to sell its distribution assets

This is in line with its turnaround plan which was approved by the department of public enterprises in 2019.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Kafka and the president’s men in Warsaw
Thought Leader
/ 10 August 2023

Kafka and the president’s men in Warsaw

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s peace mission to Ukraine and Russia shows what happens when politics sinks to the absurd

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Solar panel theft soars as black market grows
National
/ 10 August 2023

Solar panel theft soars as black market grows

The growing black market is causing havoc for those investing in alternative energy sources

By Mandisa Nyathi
Proudly woman, proudly South African
Opinion
/ 9 August 2023

Proudly woman, proudly South African

Women exhibit a radical resistance to the war within and the war experienced in their daily lives.

By Quraysha Ismail Sooliman and Nomusa Mlondo
Cosatu to protest against Cape Town electricity hikes
National
/ 9 August 2023

Cosatu to protest against Cape Town electricity hikes

The trade union federation is concerned that the city has implemented price increases higher than Nersa’s recommended 15.1% for municipalities

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa: Dodging the bullets of Phala Phala and Putin
Opinion
/ 9 August 2023

Ramaphosa: Dodging the bullets of Phala Phala and Putin

The president has an opportunity at the Brics summit to increase pressure on Russia to end the war on Ukraine. Will he use it?

By Ian Siebörger
Saving South Africa’s little dragon, Smaug
National
/ 9 August 2023

Saving South Africa’s little dragon, Smaug

Trade in rare sungazer lizards for the international exotic pet trade is rampant

By Sheree Bega
Word of the flies: How bugs provide crime clues
National
/ 9 August 2023

Word of the flies: How bugs provide crime clues

And how forensic entomology has evolved in South Africa

By Eunice Masson
One prisoner dies in fire at Limpopo prison
National
/ 8 August 2023

One prisoner dies in fire at Limpopo prison

Eighteen more prisoners were injured and the prison was gutted in a blaze started by rioting inmates

By Emsie Ferreira
IFP remains strong and united, says Hlabisa after avoiding recall
Politics
/ 8 August 2023

IFP remains strong and united, says Hlabisa after avoiding recall

Inkatha Freedom Party president Velenkosi Hlabisa said the party would not be distracted by the ‘desperate mischief’ of detractors

By Lizeka Tandwa
UPDATED: City of Cape Town is ‘arrogant’, says transport minister over taxi violence
National
/ 8 August 2023

UPDATED: City of Cape Town is ‘arrogant’, says transport minister over taxi violence

Sindisiwe Chikunga said that the city’s by-laws contravened national laws

By Eunice Masson
Why would I lie about intruders? asks angry Meyiwa trial witness
National
/ 8 August 2023

Why would I lie about intruders? asks angry Meyiwa trial witness

Defence advocate Sipho Ramosepele says Kelly Khumalo, Mthokozisi Thwala and Tumelo Madlala failed to get emergency help when the footballer was shot

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Ten year fishing limit around African penguin colonies gets thumbs-up
The Green Guardian
/ 8 August 2023

Ten year fishing limit around African penguin colonies gets thumbs-up

A fishing association has said it is concerned about the endangered penguins, but that the limits on fishing must not threaten the industry

By Sheree Bega
Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war
Thought Leader
/ 8 August 2023

Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war

With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe

By Sarah Smit
NSFAS urges unpaid students to get accredited to avoid ‘ghost payments’
Education
/ 7 August 2023

NSFAS urges unpaid students to get accredited to avoid ‘ghost payments’

National Student Financial Aid Scheme implements new system to streamline financial support and root out fraudulent payments while thousands are awaiting for allowances

By Lyse Comins
Unisa has seven days to respond to allegations of mismanagement
Education
/ 7 August 2023

Unisa has seven days to respond to allegations of mismanagement

Among the numerous allegations are that millions were used to refurbish the vice-chancellor’s official residence, which she is yet to move into

By Lyse Comins
Brics is not pro-Russian or anti-West, says Pandor
Politics
/ 7 August 2023

Brics is not pro-Russian or anti-West, says Pandor

South Africa would not subscribe to any expansion philosophy that could create more hostility in the world, according to the minister

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Senzo Meyiwa pinned the guy to the wall,’ murder trial hears
National
/ 7 August 2023

‘Senzo Meyiwa pinned the guy to the wall,’ murder trial hears

Judge Ratha Ratha Mokgoatlheng rebukes state witness Tumelo Madlala after he calls the accused ‘dogs’

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Two killed, buses and cars torched as Cape Town taxi strike continues
National
/ 7 August 2023

Two killed, buses and cars torched as Cape Town taxi strike continues

Taxi associations are protesting against the legal impounding of their vehicles

By Eunice Masson
DA FedCo meeting dominated by talk of Malema
Politics
/ 7 August 2023

DA FedCo meeting dominated by talk of Malema

John Steenhuisen told party leaders that the 2024 elections would be a fight between the DA and EFF

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mortuary backlogs result in ‘horror’ viewings
National
/ 7 August 2023

Mortuary backlogs result in ‘horror’ viewings

Too few pathologists, unclaimed bodies, ongoing police investigations, a shortage of storage space, and poor management are to blame

By Lyse Comins
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