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Wits classes to carry on, while students and management negotiate over fees and accommodation
Education
/ 9 March 2023

Wits classes to carry on, while students and management negotiate over fees and accommodation

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has consulted the South African Union of Students to solve the accommodation crisis in universities

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Nehawu strike could have resulted in four deaths, says health minister
National
/ 9 March 2023

Nehawu strike could have resulted in four deaths, says health minister

Joe Phaahla said no one needing emergency care should be turned away from health facilities, as had happened during the strike

By Bongeka Gumede
Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal
Business
/ 9 March 2023

Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal

MultiChoice’s Showmax has been struggling to compete with Netflix because of its technology interface, but a new deal is set to change that

By Anathi Madubela
People’s lives are ‘not our responsibility’ says Nehawu leader as hospital strike intensifies
National
/ 9 March 2023

People’s lives are ‘not our responsibility’ says Nehawu leader as hospital strike intensifies

The South African Police Union on Wednesday also served notice that it would be joining the strike

By GroundUp
S&P downgrades SA’s outlook as load-shedding weighs on growth
Business
/ 9 March 2023

S&P downgrades SA’s outlook as load-shedding weighs on growth

Data released this week gave credence to the view that South Africa may be headed for another technical recession

By Sarah Smit
ANC preparing summons in defamation suit against De Ruyter
Politics
/ 8 March 2023

ANC preparing summons in defamation suit against De Ruyter

The party is calculating the amount it would seek from the former Eskom CEO in damages but is struggling to establish his whereabouts

By Emsie Ferreira
Will ChatGPT power or inflict pain on the economy?
Business
/ 8 March 2023

Will ChatGPT power or inflict pain on the economy?

There are positives and negatives to the AI revolution, but African states first need reliable power and connectivity to reap the benefits

By Sarah Smit
Gwede Mantashe believes there are cheaper options than renewables
The Green Guardian
/ 8 March 2023

Gwede Mantashe believes there are cheaper options than renewables

The mineral resources and energy minister has argued that renewable energy costs Eskom more than the government lets on

By Mandisa Nyathi
Wits SRC agrees to 24-hour protest ‘ceasefire’ if its demands are met
Education
/ 8 March 2023

Wits SRC agrees to 24-hour protest ‘ceasefire’ if its demands are met

A committee comprising the higher education department, vice-chancellors and universities’ body has been established to review the R45 000 allowance for accommodation

By Mandisa Ndlovu
IN PICTURES | On the trail of M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Africa
/ 8 March 2023

IN PICTURES | On the trail of M23 rebels in eastern DRC

The East African Community has sent a regional force to prevent the situation from worsening

By Moses Sawasawa
Durban’s Debra Roberts: first African woman to be elected IPCC Co-Chair
The Green Guardian
/ 8 March 2023

Durban’s Debra Roberts: first African woman to be elected IPCC Co-Chair

eThekwini’s chief resilience officer says the city is the ‘ideal test tube’ because it’s a microcosm of the world’s climate change problems

By Sheree Bega
Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’
National
/ 8 March 2023

Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’

Mahendren Munsamy, accused of stealing R420 million from FNB and Sasol, allegedly also stole from Singh

By Khaya Koko
Ace Magashule featured from the outset in Vrede probe – Thuli Madonsela
Politics
/ 7 March 2023

Ace Magashule featured from the outset in Vrede probe – Thuli Madonsela

Not investigating politicians is a breach of standards, former public protector tells inquiry into her successor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane

By Emsie Ferreira
Mantashe says he’s keen to work with the new minister of electricity
The Green Guardian
/ 7 March 2023

Mantashe says he’s keen to work with the new minister of electricity

The mineral resources and energy minister has said that Eskom does not belong to his department, ‘so I have not lost anything’

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mantashe defends the continued use of coal at Africa Energy Indaba
The Green Guardian
/ 7 March 2023

Mantashe defends the continued use of coal at Africa Energy Indaba

Greenpeace activists’ protest disrupts the mineral resources and energy minister’s speech

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA’s economy contracts 1.3%, adding to bleak growth outlook
Business
/ 7 March 2023

SA’s economy contracts 1.3%, adding to bleak growth outlook

Decline in the country’s GDP – largely due to record-levels of load-shedding – puts the size of the economy back below pre-pandemic levels

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa bolsters his presidency in cabinet reshuffle
Politics
/ 7 March 2023

Ramaphosa bolsters his presidency in cabinet reshuffle

The president has given political powers and authority on the energy action plan to the new minister of electricity

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Fix Eskom, because the energy revolution won’t be privatised
Opinion
/ 7 March 2023

Fix Eskom, because the energy revolution won’t be privatised

We should not be fooled into giving up on the public sector which can – and should – look out for our best interests

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle: Few surprises amid missed opportunity and mediocrity
Opinion
/ 7 March 2023

Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle: Few surprises amid missed opportunity and mediocrity

Only the uninitiated or the hopelessly optimistic would have been merely disappointed by last night’s long and needlessly delayed cabinet announcement

By Richard Calland
Wits University suspends student representative council president
National
/ 7 March 2023

Wits University suspends student representative council president

The SRC says the suspension is a form of intimidation and that protest will continue regardless

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Nkosasana Dlamini Zuma is now minister of youth. Enough said about Ramaphosa’s much anticipated reshuffle
Opinion
/ 7 March 2023

Nkosasana Dlamini Zuma is now minister of youth. Enough said about Ramaphosa’s much anticipated reshuffle

Nkosasana Dlamini Zuma, a 30 year cabinet veteran is now the minister in the presidency responsible for women, youth and persons with disabilities

By Ron Derby
Ramaphosa names his electricity minister, Paul Mashatile becomes new deputy president
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

Ramaphosa names his electricity minister, Paul Mashatile becomes new deputy president

The president has increased his already bloated cabinet, promising once again to reduce it in time

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gets green light for minister of electricity
National
/ 6 March 2023

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gets green light for minister of electricity

The new minister will be expected to coordinate all departments responsible for the energy response, and will also be responsible for turnaround plans and overseeing new generation capacity

By Mandisa Nyathi
READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s changes to the cabinet
National
/ 6 March 2023

READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s changes to the cabinet

The president announced that Paul Mashatile will become deputy president and Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the new Electricity Minister

By Cyril Ramaphosa
WATCH AGAIN: Ramaphosa reshuffles the cabinet
National
/ 6 March 2023

WATCH AGAIN: Ramaphosa reshuffles the cabinet

The president will finally announce changes to his cabinet

By Mg Reporter
Eskom and De Ruyter still silent on ANC’s legal threat
National
/ 6 March 2023

Eskom and De Ruyter still silent on ANC’s legal threat

Neither the utility nor its former CEO have replied to a letter of demand issued by the ruling party. They were given until Wednesday to do so

By Emsie Ferreira
As student march to Wits vice-chancellor’s home, higher education sets up new committee to deal with protesters concerns
Education
/ 6 March 2023

As student march to Wits vice-chancellor’s home, higher education sets up new committee to deal with protesters concerns

The NSFAS accommodation cap and other concerns will be discussed by task force comprising the department of higher education and training, Usaf and vice-chancellors

By Mandisa Ndlovu
‘Record does not exist’ that $580 000 paid to Ramaphosa farm was declared on entry in South Africa
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

‘Record does not exist’ that $580 000 paid to Ramaphosa farm was declared on entry in South Africa

DA gets confirmation from Sars that ‘dirty dollars’ hidden inside couch on the president’s Phala Phala farm were not declared to tax agency

By Anathi Madubela
Who Patel and Godogwana could make way for, as cabinet reshuffle speculation continues
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

Who Patel and Godogwana could make way for, as cabinet reshuffle speculation continues

ANC insiders are almost certain that Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will not remain the cooperative governance minister for long

By Lizeka Tandwa
Madonsela says State Security Agency tried to snoop on CIEX-Bankorp probe
National
/ 6 March 2023

Madonsela says State Security Agency tried to snoop on CIEX-Bankorp probe

Former public protector says intelligence agency opened documents couriered to her by the department of international relations

By Emsie Ferreira
Patel to be sworn in as MP just hours before cabinet reshuffle
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

Patel to be sworn in as MP just hours before cabinet reshuffle

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that Ebrahim Patel becoming a member of parliament will make way for a non-MP to become a cabinet minister

By Lizeka Tandwa
Bird conservation group compiles bird names list in isiZulu
The Green Guardian
/ 6 March 2023

Bird conservation group compiles bird names list in isiZulu

The group says what better way to raise awareness about birds and birding than to name birds in South African languages

By Lesego Chepape
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