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Shutdown aftermath: Case for a new United Democratic Front
Opinion
/ 21 March 2023

Shutdown aftermath: Case for a new United Democratic Front

Eligible voters no longer vote; they don’t trust any politician. The UDF, a coalition of hundreds of small organisations, could be an answer

By Philip Machanick
Angola joins fight against illicit financial flows
Africa
/ 21 March 2023

Angola joins fight against illicit financial flows

The country is among several that have been poorly ranked in ease of doing business indexes, partly because of gaps in taxation transparency

By bird story agency
Turning plastic bottle tops and bread tags into wheelchairs
The Green Guardian
/ 21 March 2023

Turning plastic bottle tops and bread tags into wheelchairs

The Sweethearts Foundation sells the plastic to recyclers and buys wheelchairs

By Gemma Gatticchi
Malema claims shutdown victory, but state says it flopped
Politics
/ 20 March 2023

Malema claims shutdown victory, but state says it flopped

Police said that by 10pm on Monday night, at least 550 protestors had been arrested and 24 300 tyres were confiscated

By Paddy Harper, Lizeka Tandwa, Des Erasmus and Eunice Masson
Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer is ‘diehard Stalingrad’
National
/ 20 March 2023

Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer is ‘diehard Stalingrad’

It is an abuse process designed to lay the ground for the next, counsel for the arms deal corruption prosecutor told the Pietermaritzburg high court

By Emsie Ferreira
Load-shedding is not an act of God, litigants tell high court
National
/ 20 March 2023

Load-shedding is not an act of God, litigants tell high court

It was caused by the failings of the government, which has a responsibility to spare hospitals, schools and police stations to protect people’s rights

By Emsie Ferreira
Eskom, SAA probes for parliament?
National
/ 20 March 2023

Eskom, SAA probes for parliament?

MPs must find a way to handle André de Ruyter’s allegations and a protected disclosure accusing Pravin Gordhan of wrongdoing in the SAA sale

By Emsie Ferreira
87 shutdown protestors arrested, more than 24 000 tyres seized
National
/ 20 March 2023

87 shutdown protestors arrested, more than 24 000 tyres seized

Julius Malema has touted the shutdown as the start of a ‘revolution’

By MG Reporter
Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza
Politics
/ 20 March 2023

Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza

The former deputy president has lashed out at the Democratic Alliance leader, who accused him of being involved in Eskom corruption

By Lizeka Tandwa
Income strain weighs on financial sector
Business
/ 19 March 2023

Income strain weighs on financial sector

As consumers and businesses reel from tough conditions, insurers have expressed uncertainty over whether there is room for growth

By Sarah Smit
Cricket’s Pineapple Week nears 120 not out
Sport
/ 19 March 2023

Cricket’s Pineapple Week nears 120 not out

The tournament, full of characters and tales, has been going for almost a century and draws teams from the Port Alfred area

By Luke Alfred
Fearing a repeat of 2021 riots, Durban prepares for EFF shutdown
Politics
/ 18 March 2023

Fearing a repeat of 2021 riots, Durban prepares for EFF shutdown

Security companies, community policing forums and the police have drawn up contingency plans to stop looting and public violenc

By Paddy Harper
Eskom’s pleas contradict vow to end power cuts in two years
National
/ 17 March 2023

Eskom’s pleas contradict vow to end power cuts in two years

The utility’s reasoning in papers before court showed, if true, that the timeframes in its Generation Recovery Plan cannot be met, applicants in a constitutional challenge say

By Emsie Ferreira
Some light at the end of Eskom’s tunnel
The Green Guardian
/ 17 March 2023

Some light at the end of Eskom’s tunnel

The utility says the energy availability at six power stations has picked up

By Mandisa Nyathi
Buffalo City mayor recalled, wants to meet national ANC officials
Politics
/ 17 March 2023

Buffalo City mayor recalled, wants to meet national ANC officials

Xola Pakati has rejected the ANC provincial leadership’s reasons for his recall, saying the metro is one of the most stable in the country

By Lizeka Tandwa
Shutdown is EFF’s dry run for the polls
Politics
/ 17 March 2023

Shutdown is EFF’s dry run for the polls

The stayaway will test the party’s leadership, machinery and ability to mobilise its supporters on the streets and in the election booths

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Nersa ready to approve gas projects
The Green Guardian
/ 17 March 2023

Nersa ready to approve gas projects

The national energy regulator believes gas projects will help reduce load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Businesses brace for EFF national shutdown amid fears of looting
Business
/ 17 March 2023

Businesses brace for EFF national shutdown amid fears of looting

The police service has said the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure is ready to deal with any criminality on 20 March

By Mandisa Ndlovu
The Democratic Alliance’s numbers fail to add up
Opinion
/ 17 March 2023

The Democratic Alliance’s numbers fail to add up

The party’s Tshwane metro contingent appears to have been asleep during councillor induction

By Paddy Harper
Sunshine Hospital may survive Road Accident Fund carnage
National
/ 17 March 2023

Sunshine Hospital may survive Road Accident Fund carnage

The Road Accident Fund said it could not heed a high court order to pay R301 million to Sunshine Hospital that is dedicated to crash victims

By Emsie Ferreira
It’s About Time! Quartet put the boom into SA musical culture
Friday
/ 17 March 2023

It’s About Time! Quartet put the boom into SA musical culture

There was kwaito,and then there was Boom Shaka. We went in search of what it is about the group that made us fall so hard for them 30 years ago

By Tseliso Monaheng
King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini steps in over missing Ingonyama Trust R41m
National
/ 16 March 2023

King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini steps in over missing Ingonyama Trust R41m

The monarch wants transparency and public participation in the land body’s operations and finances

By Paddy Harper
Eskom’s Kusile pollution rules exemption to ease blackouts threatens health
The Green Guardian
/ 16 March 2023

Eskom’s Kusile pollution rules exemption to ease blackouts threatens health

The exemption will have a major effect on people’s health, say environmental justice groups

By Sheree Bega
Gauteng agriculture department fails to meet green job targets – DA
The Green Guardian
/ 16 March 2023

Gauteng agriculture department fails to meet green job targets – DA

Just 156 green jobs out of a target of 1 120 were created in 2021-022 financial year

By Sheree Bega
Managers red flagged in Mbombela skills audit
National
/ 16 March 2023

Managers red flagged in Mbombela skills audit

Only one of the seven senior employees appointed by the municipality met the requirements for the job

By Paddy Harper
What will an end to the Nehawu strike do to Malema’s Rubicon moment?
Opinion
/ 16 March 2023

What will an end to the Nehawu strike do to Malema’s Rubicon moment?

If it doesn’t make a significant dent on our consciousness, what are we to think of both Malema and the EFF. The party and its leader are passing the point of no return

By Ron Derby
Phalatse puts race back on the table in DA leadership contest 
Politics
/ 15 March 2023

Phalatse puts race back on the table in DA leadership contest 

The party releases list of candidates vying for leadership positions, with Phenyane nominated for all six posts with Zille expected to be re-elected as matriarch

By Lizeka Tandwa
Nehawu-led public sector strike at an end, bargaining council says
Business
/ 15 March 2023

Nehawu-led public sector strike at an end, bargaining council says

Meanwhile, the Public Servants Association has turned down the government’s 7% salary raise proposal, saying it does not account for the soaring cost of living

By Anathi Madubela
Umgeni Water board fired again
National
/ 15 March 2023

Umgeni Water board fired again

The board’s members are preparing to go back to court to challenge their termination

By Paddy Harper
Cape Town taxi body backs EFF shutdown call but won’t take part
Politics
/ 15 March 2023

Cape Town taxi body backs EFF shutdown call but won’t take part

The South African National Taxi Council says its members can decide if they want to take part in the national shutdown planned for 20 March

By Eunice Masson
Wits University agrees to mediation with student representatives
Education
/ 15 March 2023

Wits University agrees to mediation with student representatives

Despite negotiations, six protesting students remain suspended from the university for damage to property and infringing on others’ right to learn and work

By Mandisa Ndlovu
African rats are being used to sniff out wildlife crime
The Green Guardian
/ 15 March 2023

African rats are being used to sniff out wildlife crime

Two nonprofits are training African giant pouched rats to detect smuggled contraband in shipping containers

By Sheree Bega
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