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Power play: The energy conundrum facing South Africa — and the world
Opinion
/ 29 January 2023

Power play: The energy conundrum facing South Africa — and the world

Must we choose between short-term well-being and long-term environmental damage?

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Eskom, Transnet hamper mining sector
Business
/ 28 January 2023

Eskom, Transnet hamper mining sector

The mining industry suffers when there are problems with electricity supply, infrastructure and transport

By Anathi Madubela
Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to resign — spokesperson
Politics
/ 27 January 2023

Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to resign — spokesperson

Mabuza wants out to allow state and government posts to align

By Paddy Harper
Despair as government dithers on Eskom crisis
Opinion
/ 27 January 2023

Despair as government dithers on Eskom crisis

The utility has been in a tailspin for years but those in charge of correcting its course lack direction, which does not bode well

By Sarah Smit
Fraud accused charged Eskom R6.4-million
National
/ 27 January 2023

Fraud accused charged Eskom R6.4-million

The cash-strapped power utility appears not to have vetted a company for tax compliance

By Khaya Koko
It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics
Business
/ 27 January 2023

It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics

With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned

By Sarah Smit
Focus on Eskom’s future as ANC top body meets
Politics
/ 27 January 2023

Focus on Eskom’s future as ANC top body meets

Costs and effect will determine how and when state-owned entities are moved from the department of enterprises to line departments

By Paddy Harper and Sarah Smit
African continent may be a catalyst for change
Africa
/ 27 January 2023

African continent may be a catalyst for change

Is Africa altering the international balance of power by not kneeling before the West in the debate over the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

By Eunice Masson
The cabinet reshuffle will make or break the ANC
Opinion
/ 27 January 2023

The cabinet reshuffle will make or break the ANC

Who President Ramaphosa keeps and who he appoints will determine the course of not only the ruling party but also the country

By Mxolisi Zondo
Invasive water hyacinth explodes on Hartbeespoort Dam
The Green Guardian
/ 27 January 2023

Invasive water hyacinth explodes on Hartbeespoort Dam

Heavy rain and pollution has led to the aquatic weed increasing its coverage to about 50% of the dam

By Sheree Bega
Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?
Politics
/ 26 January 2023

Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?

ANC sources say the deputy president submitted a resignation letter on Monday

By Paddy Harper
Reserve Bank lifts repo rate by 25 basis points in the wake of load-shedding’s economic hit
Business
/ 26 January 2023

Reserve Bank lifts repo rate by 25 basis points in the wake of load-shedding’s economic hit

The country’s energy crisis stands to shave two percentage points off growth in 2023

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa: ‘Equip our learners with technical skills to address youth unemployment, grow the economy’
Education
/ 26 January 2023

Ramaphosa: ‘Equip our learners with technical skills to address youth unemployment, grow the economy’

The president said the new three-stream model that offers more choices and better guidance would help address the school drop-out rate

By Mandisa Ndlovu
US Treasury Secretary lauds South Africa’s just energy transition
Business
/ 26 January 2023

US Treasury Secretary lauds South Africa’s just energy transition

Janet Yellen’s statements on energy come amid stage five load-shedding

By Anathi Madubela
Stage-Two Cyril Ramaphosa vs John Steenhuisen the Tourguide
Opinion
/ 26 January 2023

Stage-Two Cyril Ramaphosa vs John Steenhuisen the Tourguide

The brethren in blue took to Jozi’s streets in protest over power, galvanising and uniting the coms behind their leader

By Paddy Harper
As we wait for the Reserve Bank’s decision today, have South Africans given up on the concept of economic growth?
Opinion
/ 26 January 2023

As we wait for the Reserve Bank’s decision today, have South Africans given up on the concept of economic growth?

In all our rightful hysteria about Eskom and creaking infrastructure, we live in an economy that’s been drifting for a generation

By Ron Derby
DA march ‘disrespects the ANC in its own home’, says ANC Youth League member
Politics
/ 25 January 2023

DA march ‘disrespects the ANC in its own home’, says ANC Youth League member

Youth league members prevented the Democratic Alliance from delivering its memorandum to Luthuli House, the ANC’s headquarter

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions
Opinion
/ 25 January 2023

South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions

Lessons from China and Norway on how capacities can be channelled to deliver on priorities and ensure activity with notable outcomes

By Mzukisi Qobo
Funeral homes ransacked during load-shedding
National
/ 25 January 2023

Funeral homes ransacked during load-shedding

Blackouts are putting financial strain on funeral businesses

By Sheree Bega
Coal-mining communities left in the dust for a greener future
The Green Guardian
/ 25 January 2023

Coal-mining communities left in the dust for a greener future

People at the front line of South Africa’s energy transition are in the dark about how it will unfold, and whether it will sustain them

By Thabo Molelekwa
How load-shedding hurts people with disabilities
National
/ 25 January 2023

How load-shedding hurts people with disabilities

People with hearing, breathing and mobility disabilities and who depend on devices powered by electricity ‘have been immobilised’

By Sheree Bega
Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding

Investigations have shown that there is excessive ash slurry build-up, which has compromised the integrity of the flue and the chimney

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants

Parliament’s Scopa wants Eskom to provide a “road map” for when load-shedding will end, saying the committee cannot hold the state-owned entity accountable without a timeline

By Eunice Masson
Public protector has completed Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala inquiry
Politics
/ 24 January 2023

Public protector has completed Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala inquiry

An interim report will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa for comment on the findings

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC backs deputy mayor from its smaller coalition partners for eThekwini
Politics
/ 24 January 2023

ANC backs deputy mayor from its smaller coalition partners for eThekwini

Governing party says it cannot be ‘arrogant’ and try to run Durban alone

By Paddy Harper
Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding

Nineteen interest groups are seeking urgent relief from ongoing load-shedding to ensure the provision of basic services

By Emsie Ferreira
Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko
Africa
/ 24 January 2023

Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko

Activist was assassinated because he demanded democratic reforms, say supporters

By Zweli Martin Dlamini
Seven dead in California shooting in the US
Top Six
/ 24 January 2023

Seven dead in California shooting in the US

The latest bloodshed occurred at two farms around Half Moon Bay, a coastal community south of San Francisco

By Glenn Chapman and Gilles Clarenne
Legal challenge to be filed against Eskom, Nersa, ministers and president over load-shedding and tariff hike
Politics
/ 23 January 2023

Legal challenge to be filed against Eskom, Nersa, ministers and president over load-shedding and tariff hike

Opposition parties, union will be heading to the Pretoria high court court on February 28

By Mandisa Nyathi
First state capture trial with Guptas charged commences
Politics
/ 23 January 2023

First state capture trial with Guptas charged commences

The state charges that Iqbal Sharma’s firm massively defrauded the state and R19 million was laundered into a UAE account controlled by a family friend

By Emsie Ferreira
Revenue from tourist accommodation was up in November
Business
/ 23 January 2023

Revenue from tourist accommodation was up in November

Economists had predicted an increase as the hospitality sector continues to recover from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic

By Anathi Madubela
KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding
Education
/ 23 January 2023

KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding

Parliament’s portfolio committee on basic education has applauded last year’s high national pass rate, but called for strategies to stop cheating in exams

By Mandisa Ndlovu
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