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Where will Markus Jooste appear in court?
National
/ 21 April 2023

Where will Markus Jooste appear in court?

For now, South Africa is reluctant to relinquish him to stand trial in Germany for the corporate fraud that nearly imploded ‘Africa’s Ikea’

By Emsie Ferreira
Kenya boosts testing in athletics ‘doping war’
Africa
/ 21 April 2023

Kenya boosts testing in athletics ‘doping war’

67 Kenyan athletes — mainly distance runners — have been banned in the past five years for drugs offences

By Aileen Kimutai
Witwatersrand goldfield acid mine drainage ‘with us for millennia’
The Green Guardian
/ 21 April 2023

Witwatersrand goldfield acid mine drainage ‘with us for millennia’

Quick fixes are inadequate to prevent damage from gold mining’s legacy, but the long-term plan of treating AMD could relieve water shortages

By Sheree Bega
Prepare for stage eight winter, cabinet told
Politics
/ 21 April 2023

Prepare for stage eight winter, cabinet told

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has warned of stage 8 load-shedding for up to 152 consecutive days

By Lizeka Tandwa and Mandisa Nyathi
South African politicians have an overreach disease that cripples the state
Editorial
/ 21 April 2023

South African politicians have an overreach disease that cripples the state

Gauteng’s musical chairs in its economic cluster is a microcosm of South Africa’s biggest problem

By Editorial
Gauteng’s vulnerable thrown to the wolves, say NGOs
The Green Guardian
/ 20 April 2023

Gauteng’s vulnerable thrown to the wolves, say NGOs

The Gauteng social development department has cut funding to NGOs, leaving many without support

By Sheree Bega
Mashatile: Government helps municipalities repay debt to Eskom
Business
/ 20 April 2023

Mashatile: Government helps municipalities repay debt to Eskom

The deputy president told the National Council of Provinces that the municipal debt relief would be conditional and application-based

By Anathi Madubela
RAF board ‘not fit for purpose’, must be dismissed, Scopa chair says
National
/ 20 April 2023

RAF board ‘not fit for purpose’, must be dismissed, Scopa chair says

The Road Accident Fund has been in a tussle with the auditor general over the use of accounting standards.

By Mandisa Ndlovu
If it’s not coal, then go for nuclear, says energy department
The Green Guardian
/ 20 April 2023

If it’s not coal, then go for nuclear, says energy department

The mineral resources and energy department is pushing for nuclear power but experts argue that this is unsafe and will take too long to implement

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ingonyama Trust Board gets a new chairperson
Politics
/ 20 April 2023

Ingonyama Trust Board gets a new chairperson

The nomination of Inkosi Thanduyise Mzimela by the Zulu king clears the way for a permanent board to be appointed

By Paddy Harper
Another G4S guard in court over Thabo Bester’s prison break
National
/ 20 April 2023

Another G4S guard in court over Thabo Bester’s prison break

Motenyane Masukela faces schedule one charges of assisting an inmate to escape

By Eunice Masson
Gun-wielding thugs terrorise students at UKZN’s Durban campus
National
/ 20 April 2023

Gun-wielding thugs terrorise students at UKZN’s Durban campus

Just last week, armed criminals stormed the varsity library and stole valuables

By Chris Ndaliso
Gordhan, Mantashe take on Ramokgopa during cabinet meeting
Politics
/ 20 April 2023

Gordhan, Mantashe take on Ramokgopa during cabinet meeting

The ‘big bulls’ told the electricity minister that his plan to extend Eskom’s coal fired plants should be taken to the National Energy Crisis Committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
We need a governance revolution
Opinion
/ 20 April 2023

We need a governance revolution

South Africans should not have to rely on heroes like Patricia de Lille to save us, we need functioning and fit for purpose institutions

By Ron Derby
‘Not enough support for adults with autism’
National
/ 20 April 2023

‘Not enough support for adults with autism’

Children with autism become adults who need skills development and other opportunities, says an autism research and education centre

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Gordhan, suspended DG, to appear in parliament over SAA deal
Politics
/ 19 April 2023

Gordhan, suspended DG, to appear in parliament over SAA deal

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will be called to appear before parliament to respond to claims by suspended director general Kgathatso Tlhakudi of impropriety in the SAA/Takatso Aviation deal

By Paddy Harper
How the black soldier fly converts organic waste into animal feed
The Green Guardian
/ 19 April 2023

How the black soldier fly converts organic waste into animal feed

When one thinks of flies, it’s about how annoying they are and how they spread germs. The black soldier fly, also known as Hermetia illucens, is a little more useful than the regular house fly.  But the black soldier fly can be beneficial both economically and environmentally because they are a good source of oil […]

By Lesego Chepape
More staff at G4S’ Mangaung prison knew of Bester’s escape – Popcru
National
/ 19 April 2023

More staff at G4S’ Mangaung prison knew of Bester’s escape – Popcru

Police trade union president calls for an end to the public-private prison system, citing the foreign company is more concerned with profit than rehabilitation

By Eunice Masson
Sudan’s leader and his deputy battle for control of the country
Africa
/ 19 April 2023

Sudan’s leader and his deputy battle for control of the country

The man who helped the general come to power in the most recent coup has become his rival

By Afp
Plan to extend longevity of coal power stations is a slap in the face for Just Transition
The Green Guardian
/ 19 April 2023

Plan to extend longevity of coal power stations is a slap in the face for Just Transition

The electricity minister’s plan will be discussed at a special cabinet meeting called by President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Mandisa Nyathi
Zulu royal’s household budget increased to R79 million
National
/ 19 April 2023

Zulu royal’s household budget increased to R79 million

KwaZulu-Natal premier Dube-Ncube says the hike is instrumental in making it possible for King kaZwelithini to execute his duties to preserve and restore Zulu culture

By The Witness
Off-grid solar mini-grids light up Africa
Africa
/ 19 April 2023

Off-grid solar mini-grids light up Africa

Development partners are scaling up these renewable energy grids in Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania and Niger, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

By Conrad Onyango
Inflation heats up as food prices hit 14-year high
Business
/ 19 April 2023

Inflation heats up as food prices hit 14-year high

Food price inflation contributed 2.4 percentage points to the annual rate of 7.1%

By Sarah Smit
De Lille axes ‘dysfunctional’ SA Tourism board
National
/ 19 April 2023

De Lille axes ‘dysfunctional’ SA Tourism board

Sexual harassment and the Tottenham debacle are behind the decision to replace the board

By Paddy Harper
Phoenix residents demand Ramaphosa release SIU graft report
Politics
/ 19 April 2023

Phoenix residents demand Ramaphosa release SIU graft report

The social housing investigation was handed to eThekwini municipal manager and the presidency last year

By Paddy Harper
Financial manager up for scamming North West maize mill of R9.1m
National
/ 18 April 2023

Financial manager up for scamming North West maize mill of R9.1m

Reginald Scholtz allegedly created bogus companies and paid himself in more than 61 transactions

By Khaya Koko
JSC drafting sexual harassment policy for judiciary
National
/ 18 April 2023

JSC drafting sexual harassment policy for judiciary

Pressure to do so increased after a serious complaint against the Eastern Cape judge president came to light

By Emsie Ferreira
School dropout rate improved by 10% compared with pre-Covid levels
National
/ 18 April 2023

School dropout rate improved by 10% compared with pre-Covid levels

The department of basic education’s researcher says the dropout rates can improve to 83% by 2050

By Eunice Masson
ANC in KwaZulu-Natal used Zuma and then discarded him, says Niehaus
National
/ 18 April 2023

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal used Zuma and then discarded him, says Niehaus

The provincial leaders used Zuma’s popularity to further their political careers, according to expelled cadre Carl Niehaus

By Clive Ndou
Tanzania signs multimillion-dollar deals for mining projects
Africa
/ 18 April 2023

Tanzania signs multimillion-dollar deals for mining projects

Agreements with three Australian mining companies will ramp up the production of graphite and rare earth minerals, all used in the electric vehicle industry

By bird story agency
Brazil rejects US criticism, defends Russia ties
World
/ 18 April 2023

Brazil rejects US criticism, defends Russia ties

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said the United States should not support a war and rather promote peace

By Afp
Sisulu: Public protector’s report aimed at smearing my good name
Politics
/ 18 April 2023

Sisulu: Public protector’s report aimed at smearing my good name

Former minister rejects findings of ‘maladministration’ against her over the national rapid response task team she appointed

By Paddy Harper
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