You are failing to lead, Mbeki tells ANC top leaders
/ 12 April 2023

You are failing to lead, Mbeki tells ANC top leaders

The party’s top six leaders agreed with the former president’s letter at a meeting, saying they had not received a proper brief on Phala Phala from Cyril Ramaphosa

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Why are there fairy circles in Namibia?
/ 12 April 2023

Why are there fairy circles in Namibia?

University of Pretoria scientists believe microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses in the soil could be the answer

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Why Jagersfontein tailings dam failed
/ 10 April 2023

Why Jagersfontein tailings dam failed

Using public satellite and aerial imagery, Wits civil engineers find the dam’s construction history deviated from best engineering practice

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ANALYSIS: Its a political game for Botswana and De Beers
/ 10 April 2023

ANALYSIS: Its a political game for Botswana and De Beers

Ahead of Botswana’s general elections in 2024, President Mokgweetsi Masisi uses De Beers partnership to win votes, say analysts

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Economic pinch deflates used car ‘bubble’
/ 8 April 2023

Economic pinch deflates used car ‘bubble’

Used vehicle prices soared amid supply-chain constraints, creating a boom that some experts have speculated may be about to go bust

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An angry Ronald Lamola vows to pursue Guptas’ surrender
/ 7 April 2023

An angry Ronald Lamola vows to pursue Guptas’ surrender

There are many obstacles, including the brothers being free agents and newfound citizens of the Pacific nation of Vanuatu

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NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry
/ 7 April 2023

NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry

The National Prosecuting Authority received the report implicating prosecutors in delaying justice for rape victims, says the justice department

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Ronald Lamola to withdraw sexist court papers
/ 6 April 2023

Ronald Lamola to withdraw sexist court papers

The justice ministry says the wording is not worthy of an accountable government but it will oppose a challenge to the ‘mistaken consent’ defence

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Cannabis master plan on the rocks
/ 5 April 2023

Cannabis master plan on the rocks

A lack of coherent approach by government departments has stalled the process of developing cannabis policy

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Eskom U-turn on energy state of disaster and utility’s exemption
/ 5 April 2023

Eskom U-turn on energy state of disaster and utility’s exemption

The two interventions have received major blowback with critics accusing the government of undermining public oversight

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