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After Telkom, more tech sector lay-offs on the cards
Business
/ 25 February 2023

After Telkom, more tech sector lay-offs on the cards

Telkom plans to retrench 15% of its employees across the group as the sector rebalances after the online boom during the pandemic

By Anathi Madubela
Zille placed at heart of legal battle with disgruntled DA members
Politics
/ 25 February 2023

Zille placed at heart of legal battle with disgruntled DA members

Three former party members have filed an application challenging the DA cessation laws that were used to give them the boot

By Lizeka Tandwa
How to poll 93 million voters – the challenge of pulling off Nigeria’s presidential elections
Africa
/ 25 February 2023

How to poll 93 million voters – the challenge of pulling off Nigeria’s presidential elections

There will be enormous logistical problems given that 18 parties are contesting, the number of contestants at various levels, and the security issues

By Emmanuel Remi Aiyede
‘Terrifying’ prehistoric fish found in Makhanda
The Green Guardian
/ 25 February 2023

‘Terrifying’ prehistoric fish found in Makhanda

Description of new species was a 37-year-long labour of love for Eastern Cape palaeontologist

By Sheree Bega
DA: Greylisting is indictment on government’s inability to combat financial crimes
Politics
/ 24 February 2023

DA: Greylisting is indictment on government’s inability to combat financial crimes

The top priority must be to take swift action to get off the greylist, restore SA’s reputation and regain the global community’s trust, party says

By Lizeka Tandwa
Work to be done: Maya heading committee drawing up anti-sexual harassment policy
National
/ 24 February 2023

Work to be done: Maya heading committee drawing up anti-sexual harassment policy

Chief Justice Zondo concedes it has taken too long to set up the committee but that a draft document is already on the cards

By Emsie Ferreira
Trust me, I have a plan, say Nigerian presidential hopefuls
Africa
/ 24 February 2023

Trust me, I have a plan, say Nigerian presidential hopefuls

The county’s deteriorating security situation and its fragile economy are two of the biggest issues the victor will have to deal with

By The Continent
Nigerian poll anything but predictable
Africa
/ 24 February 2023

Nigerian poll anything but predictable

Three frontrunners and one dark horse – will citizens get the change they want and deserve?

By Ayodeji Rotinwa
Despite progress, South Africa’s greylisting is in black and white
Business
/ 24 February 2023

Despite progress, South Africa’s greylisting is in black and white

Financial Action Task Force noted the country made ‘a high-level political commitment’ to work with the watchdog to tackle money laundering

By Sarah Smit
Khaya Koko: Pravin Gordhan is Joshua Doore
Opinion
/ 24 February 2023

Khaya Koko: Pravin Gordhan is Joshua Doore

Our uncle in the load-shedding business sits on his couch and faces zero accountability

By Khaya Koko
Cold War 2.0 | Where can South Africa stand other than on its non-aligned perch?
Editorial
/ 24 February 2023

Cold War 2.0 | Where can South Africa stand other than on its non-aligned perch?

As a country, our struggling economy is hitched to both the prospects of the East and the West. Being frozen out by any of them, would be punishing for all

By Editorial
How NPA ‘protected’ Shepherd Bushiri’s rape and trafficking charges
National
/ 24 February 2023

How NPA ‘protected’ Shepherd Bushiri’s rape and trafficking charges

The self-proclaimed prophet and his allies were shielded by NPA advocates, a damning investigation by the Hawks finds

By Khaya Koko
A torrid week for the judiciary
National
/ 24 February 2023

A torrid week for the judiciary

Calls for two judges accused of crime to step aside while a third appears before Judicial Conduct Tribunal on a complaint of impeachable misconduct

By Emsie Ferreira
Calib Cassim appointed Eskom interim Group Chief Executive
Business
/ 24 February 2023

Calib Cassim appointed Eskom interim Group Chief Executive

The appointment comes a day after the board said it had reached a “mutual agreement” with Andre De Ruyter that he should exit immediately

By Staff Reporter
Andre de Ruyter, not the superhero we wanted him to be
National
/ 23 February 2023

Andre de Ruyter, not the superhero we wanted him to be

If his ‘exit interview’ was to be explosive, the former Eskom chief executive should come out with the names of those ministers who are corrupt

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC to take legal action against former Eskom chief executive Andre De Ruyter
Politics
/ 23 February 2023

ANC to take legal action against former Eskom chief executive Andre De Ruyter

Secretary general gives De Ruyter 10 days to produce evidence for claims of corrupt ANC leaders in Eskom accusing him of meddling in politics

By Lizeka Tandwa
UPDATE: What next for Eskom as De Ruyter immediately released from duties
National
/ 23 February 2023

UPDATE: What next for Eskom as De Ruyter immediately released from duties

Sources on the board of Eskom believe that chief financial officer Calib Cassim will take over as the next CEO

By Mandisa Nyathi
Budget 2023: ‘neutral good’ versus ‘neutral evil’
Business
/ 23 February 2023

Budget 2023: ‘neutral good’ versus ‘neutral evil’

The finance minister’s commitment to toeing the line may send positive signals to ratings agencies, but at what cost?

By Sarah Smit
DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service
Politics
/ 23 February 2023

DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service

DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service

By Lizeka Tandwa
Russia-Ukraine: Why South Africa will not jump into bed with the West
Opinion
/ 23 February 2023

Russia-Ukraine: Why South Africa will not jump into bed with the West

Anyone still waiting for Pretoria to launch a social media projectile at Moscow is sorely disillusioned

By Richard Calland
Why Godongwana had no choice but to prioritise energy
Opinion
/ 23 February 2023

Why Godongwana had no choice but to prioritise energy

The biggest highlight of the budget was the support to aid individuals and businesses to source alternative energy sources

By Ndumiso Hadebe
CSIR warns that Eskom’s energy crunch will continue to wreak havoc and could cause water cuts
The Green Guardian
/ 23 February 2023

CSIR warns that Eskom’s energy crunch will continue to wreak havoc and could cause water cuts

‘Significant intervention’ is needed or the power crisis will deteriorate further, council says

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom’s Andre De Ruyter leaves with immediate effect after damning television interview about ANC corruption
Business
/ 23 February 2023

Eskom’s Andre De Ruyter leaves with immediate effect after damning television interview about ANC corruption

With the country in its 115th day of load-shedding, De Ruyter leaves with immediate effect after accusing the ANC of seeing Eskom as a “eating trough” in an explosive interview

By Ron Derby
Free State under new management as Mxolisi Dukwana gets nod from ANC top brass
Politics
/ 23 February 2023

Free State under new management as Mxolisi Dukwana gets nod from ANC top brass

The newly elected ANC Free State chairperson is expected to make a complete overhaul in his cabinet in the coming weeks

By Lizeka Tandwa
How to rent-to-own a solar
The Green Guardian
/ 23 February 2023

How to rent-to-own a solar

Various financing companies are offering consumers the option to pay a monthly fee for solar energy and they will own the equipment after a certain period of time

By Mandisa Nyathi
Pharrell Williams to Louis Vuitton: The right move at the right time
Friday
/ 22 February 2023

Pharrell Williams to Louis Vuitton: The right move at the right time

What does Louis Vuitton’s appointment of Pharrell Williams tell us? Expect the unexpected

By Kimberley Schoeman
Workers trapped at Sibanye mine earlier this week due to Eskom power failure
Business
/ 22 February 2023

Workers trapped at Sibanye mine earlier this week due to Eskom power failure

Terrifying example of how the poor functioning of state-owned enterprises – particularly Eskom and Transnet – have negatively impacted the mining sector

By Anathi Madubela
Eskom to get a R254 billion lifeline
Business
/ 22 February 2023

Eskom to get a R254 billion lifeline

The debt relief amounts to almost as much as the power utility has received in bailouts since 2008

By Sarah Smit
Jobs, dreams and why we should care
Opinion
/ 22 February 2023

Jobs, dreams and why we should care

South Africa’s economic crisis, which will be laid bare in next week’s unemployment data, has robbed us of far more than just jobs

By Sarah Smit
Eskom: interdicting necessary tariff hike will be catastrophic for the country
National
/ 22 February 2023

Eskom: interdicting necessary tariff hike will be catastrophic for the country

Power utility says the high court challenge to the increase is flawed in law, and could mean more load-shedding, or worse, a credit default

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Absolute chaos’ after flooding in the Vaal
The Green Guardian
/ 21 February 2023

‘Absolute chaos’ after flooding in the Vaal

Homes, roads and bridges destroyed as two more sluice gates opened

By Sheree Bega
South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive
The Green Guardian
/ 21 February 2023

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah

But questions remain over viability of contentious project

By Sheree Bega
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