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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
Pressure mounts on Niger coup leaders as deadline approaches
Africa
/ 6 August 2023

Pressure mounts on Niger coup leaders as deadline approaches

ECOWAS military chiefs of staff have agreed on a plan for a possible intervention to respond to the crisis

By Afp
eThekwini residents declare rates revolt
National
/ 6 August 2023

eThekwini residents declare rates revolt

Angry residents are embarking on the boycott to force the city to confront corruption and mismanagement

By Lyse Comins
‘Draconian’ bill will kill legal tobacco industry
Business
/ 5 August 2023

‘Draconian’ bill will kill legal tobacco industry

Tobacco growers, processors and manufacturers say they will be the ones to pay the highest price if the new law is passed

By Anathi Madubela
The street school of Desiree Ellis
National
/ 5 August 2023

The street school of Desiree Ellis

The Banyana Banyana coach graduated from street soccer to play for Western Province and the country

By Luke Alfred
Prosecutors who gunned for Booysen face disciplinary hearings
National
/ 5 August 2023

Prosecutors who gunned for Booysen face disciplinary hearings

At the Zondo commission, Booysen accused the three of lying under oath and launching a spurious prosecution against him and officers from the Cato Manor Special Crimes Unit

By Lyse Comins
Fishing around penguin colonies to be limited for 10 years
The Green Guardian
/ 4 August 2023

Fishing around penguin colonies to be limited for 10 years

But it is no ‘miracle intervention’ to save the imperilled seabirds, minister stresses

By Sheree Bega
Mthokozisi Thwala tells court Kelly Khumalo refused to hand over Meyiwa’s ID
National
/ 4 August 2023

Mthokozisi Thwala tells court Kelly Khumalo refused to hand over Meyiwa’s ID

Police data analyst Colonel Lambertus told the court that the only person who could have done a SIM swap on Meyiwa’s cell phone was the person who had his ID

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Mashatile plans to chart a path through the 2024 coalitions minefield
Politics
/ 4 August 2023

Mashatile plans to chart a path through the 2024 coalitions minefield

Legally binding coalition agreements are among measures being suggested to stabilise governance

By Paddy Harper
A song and dance about nothing
Thought Leader
/ 4 August 2023

A song and dance about nothing

Julius Malema is no Barry White, but the United Nations won’t stop him singing

By Paddy Harper
A US pat on the back for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 4 August 2023

A US pat on the back for Ramaphosa

The president’s strong stance on Russia’s war could help salvage trade agreement with the US, says deputy secretary

By Lizeka Tandwa
Paul Mashatile: Time to build framework for coalitions
Thought Leader
/ 4 August 2023

Paul Mashatile: Time to build framework for coalitions

The country’s success is far more important than that of any of its political parties, writes Paul Mashatile, deputy president of South Africa

By Paul Mashatile
Growing EFF faction wants Shivambu to take over from Malema
Politics
/ 4 August 2023

Growing EFF faction wants Shivambu to take over from Malema

Talk of discontent in the party over Julius Malema’s leadership and a split between him and his deputy has been dismissed by the commander-in-chief

By Mandisa Nyathi
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