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Trump charges: hush money paid to porn star, model and doorman
Government News
/ 5 April 2023

Trump charges: hush money paid to porn star, model and doorman

Under New York law, a defendant convicted of falsifying business records can receive between one and four years in prison

By Afp
SIU welcomes arrest of state advocate for defrauding government
National
/ 4 April 2023

SIU welcomes arrest of state advocate for defrauding government

The Special Investigating Unit found that Hassan Kajee ‘inflated prices’ and ‘double-charged’ for work he did – and did not do – for the state

By Khaya Koko
Six-year contract with Framatome is bleeding Eskom’s finances
The Green Guardian
/ 4 April 2023

Six-year contract with Framatome is bleeding Eskom’s finances

Beleaguered utility fined R950 million for delays in planned maintenance at Koeberg, which will leave the country without a major power source for months

By Mandisa Nyathi
Creecy withdraws threatened or protected species regulations
The Green Guardian
/ 4 April 2023

Creecy withdraws threatened or protected species regulations

Minister reaches out-of-court settlement with wildlife ranchers and hunters over ‘draconian’ regulations

By Sheree Bega
G4S playing hide-and-seek with parliament – committee chair
National
/ 4 April 2023

G4S playing hide-and-seek with parliament – committee chair

The portfolio committee for justice will summon the security company at the prison from which convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escaped

By Eunice Masson
‘It’s every man for himself’. Why this farmer says they need mental health help
Health
/ 4 April 2023

‘It’s every man for himself’. Why this farmer says they need mental health help

In this edition of Bhekisisa’s #SliceofLife series, Bayanda Maseko speaks about his mental health. Watch the full interview in the March episode of Bhekisisa’s TV show Health Beat

By Mohale Moloi and Yolanda Mdzeke
Trump due in court to face historic criminal charges
World
/ 4 April 2023

Trump due in court to face historic criminal charges

The former president claims he is the victim of ‘political persecution’ but is using the case to boost support for his bid to reclaim the White House

By Peter Hutchison and Maggy Donaldson
Prisons, profits and privatisation’s perils
Opinion
/ 4 April 2023

Prisons, profits and privatisation’s perils

We are bound to run into trouble when the private sector is given free rein to determine who is deserving of being treated as human and who is not

By Sarah Smit
Illiteracy costs South Africa’s economy R119 billion, report says
Education
/ 4 April 2023

Illiteracy costs South Africa’s economy R119 billion, report says

Low literacy levels are a financial and social burden on the country

By Mandisa Ndlovu
G4S asks for ‘parliamentary privilege’ over Thabo Bester escape
National
/ 3 April 2023

G4S asks for ‘parliamentary privilege’ over Thabo Bester escape

The company says contractual restrictions limit its interaction with the public, stopping it from giving its side of the story to the legislature

By Eunice Masson
Mkhwebane tells parliament to help her find money for a lawyer
National
/ 3 April 2023

Mkhwebane tells parliament to help her find money for a lawyer

The suspended public protector suggested she would take the impeachment committee to court if it continued, despite her not having state funding

By Emsie Ferreira
The divine Disney irony of Mickey Mouse
National
/ 3 April 2023

The divine Disney irony of Mickey Mouse

The studio has built an empire on raiding religion and myth, but now risks having its own god taken from it

By Luke Feltham
Eskom load-shedding an ‘air quality disaster too’ – experts
The Green Guardian
/ 3 April 2023

Eskom load-shedding an ‘air quality disaster too’ – experts

Other sources of air pollution such as coal, wood and paraffin increase when the coal-fired power stations are down

By Sheree Bega
Treasury under fire for Eskom exemption
National
/ 3 April 2023

Treasury under fire for Eskom exemption

The Economic Freedom Fighters has accused Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana of encouraging corruption in Eskom

By Mandisa Nyathi
Heineken’s brewery in Ethiopia leaves farmers without land
Africa
/ 3 April 2023

Heineken’s brewery in Ethiopia leaves farmers without land

Heineken’s brewery near the Ethiopian capital pushed the Dutch beer giant towards the top of the local market – and farmers off the land

By Olivier van Beemen
Should you be worried about asymptomatic TB?
Health
/ 3 April 2023

Should you be worried about asymptomatic TB?

More than half of people in South Africa with tuberculosis may not know it, because they don’t have symptoms such as coughing and weight loss

By Joan Van Dyk
$1bn to boost African women’s economic status
Africa
/ 3 April 2023

$1bn to boost African women’s economic status

The funding includes a $60 million for women in the digital economy and nearly $400 million from the private sector to close the gender digital divide

By Afp
Treasury: Brace for trade-offs after public sector wage deal
Business
/ 3 April 2023

Treasury: Brace for trade-offs after public sector wage deal

To rein in spending, the government will have to restrict recruitments and delay certain projects

By Sarah Smit
<strong>When we signed up to Brics, South Africa was no longer non-aligned. Let’s just be honest</strong>
Opinion
/ 3 April 2023

When we signed up to Brics, South Africa was no longer non-aligned. Let’s just be honest

We must remember that this alliance was forged with the blessing of all and sundry, including ‘Big Business’, the most influential of lobby groups in this country

By Ron Derby
Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader
Politics
/ 2 April 2023

Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader

Re-elected leader calls for ‘moonshot pact’ with other political parties to oust the ANC and keep the EFF out by securing a 51% coalition in next year’s election

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA warns delegates to disregard message criticising Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 2 April 2023

DA warns delegates to disregard message criticising Steenhuisen

The anonymous message called the incumbent opposition leader a liar who was unable to increase voter share to beat the ANC in next year’s national election

By Lizeka Tandwa
Bob Marley: The Prophet’s feel-good theology
Opinion
/ 2 April 2023

Bob Marley: The Prophet’s feel-good theology

Christianity tells us to worry about hellfire; Bob Marley tells us ‘Don’t worry about a thing’. Drew Forrest looks at the Jamaican singer’s timeless appeal

By Drew Forrest
‘The DA cannot share power with the ANC’ – Retief Odendaal
Politics
/ 1 April 2023

‘The DA cannot share power with the ANC’ – Retief Odendaal

The Nelson Mandela Bay mayor has gone against the DA fray, advising against any coalition with the governing party, which ‘must be punished democratically’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Thabo Bester escape a fraction of the rot at G4S-run private jail
National
/ 1 April 2023

Thabo Bester escape a fraction of the rot at G4S-run private jail

However, abuse and torture at the prison have improved, the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services says

By Eunice Masson
Lesotho MPs discuss reclaiming parts of South Africa
Africa
/ 1 April 2023

Lesotho MPs discuss reclaiming parts of South Africa

The motion aims to have parliament declare Free State province and areas of four more regions as part of the small mountain kingdom

By Afp
DA is preparing for unrest should ANC lose power in 2024
Politics
/ 1 April 2023

DA is preparing for unrest should ANC lose power in 2024

Official opposition says it should lead the process to develop a declaration for a peaceful transition and approach the international community for oversight

By Lizeka Tandwa
How Africa can achieve water security and sustainable sanitation
Africa
/ 1 April 2023

How Africa can achieve water security and sustainable sanitation

A report by an international high-level panel notes that a water shortage or contaminated water results in sub-Saharan Africa losing 5% of its GDP each year

By bird story agency
What exactly is the DA’s problem?
Opinion
/ 1 April 2023

What exactly is the DA’s problem?

The Democratic Alliance’s federal congress must decide not only who should lead the party during the critical phase in the democratic evolution, but how it should be led, and with what strategic objectives

By Richard Calland
Guptas reportedly trying to wiggle out of surrender to SA
National
/ 31 March 2023

Guptas reportedly trying to wiggle out of surrender to SA

Atul and Tony Gupta are said to be seeking asylum in central African states while South Africa’s extradition request stalls

By Emsie Ferreira
Cities are key to tackling climate change
The Green Guardian
/ 31 March 2023

Cities are key to tackling climate change

Populations, resources, power and consumption are centred in cities, and this affects rural areas

By Sheree Bega
Oscar Pistorius to stay in jail, says correctional services
National
/ 31 March 2023

Oscar Pistorius to stay in jail, says correctional services

Pistorius, who killed Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, will only become eligible for parole in August next year

By Eunice Masson
Staff at Standard Bank, Absa and Sasfin implicated in money laundering
Business
/ 31 March 2023

Staff at Standard Bank, Absa and Sasfin implicated in money laundering

Al Jazeera reported that employees at the top South African banks were paid bribes to launder money for gold smugglers

By Anathi Madubela
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