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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
Eskom chief executive: The job no one wants
National
/ 23 January 2023

Eskom chief executive: The job no one wants

The utility is unlikely to find a replacement for Andre de Ruyter before his three-month notice period ends

By Mandisa Nyathi
Keeping wild animals in captivity: Is it ever a good idea?
Opinion
/ 23 January 2023

Keeping wild animals in captivity: Is it ever a good idea?

Demand has increased locally, but neither the legislation to ensure that both the animals and people are protected, nor the government’s ability to police it, has improved at the same pace.

By Brent Coverdale
City bulldozes into social housing project in Woodstock, Cape Town
National
/ 23 January 2023

City bulldozes into social housing project in Woodstock, Cape Town

Residents say the council ignored objections against the development, and is pressing on despite a pending final heritage impact assessment

By Eunice Masson
Impending development of Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone ‘constitutes an emergency’, say scientists
The Green Guardian
/ 23 January 2023

Impending development of Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone ‘constitutes an emergency’, say scientists

Civil society organisations have hauled the Limpopo government to court

By Sheree Bega
Eskom: Stage two and three load-shedding here for next two years
National
/ 22 January 2023

Eskom: Stage two and three load-shedding here for next two years

Eskom’s chairperson said maintenance and repairs plus issues such as leadership, organisational culture and internal controls will be dealt with

By Lesego Chepape
Anti-trafficking, human rights groups to reject amended sex trade bill
National
/ 22 January 2023

Anti-trafficking, human rights groups to reject amended sex trade bill

The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill will boost the industry and trafficking and drive it underground

By Eunice Masson
Eskom sacrificed for other social needs and ideological hang-ups
Opinion
/ 22 January 2023

Eskom sacrificed for other social needs and ideological hang-ups

The government was advised by Eskom executives to invest in infrastructure to replace old power plants and to meet increased demand

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Khutsong residents ‘living in a danger zone’ amid sinkholes and sewage
The Green Guardian
/ 21 January 2023

Khutsong residents ‘living in a danger zone’ amid sinkholes and sewage

‘We are living in the danger zone’

By Sheree Bega
Blackouts add to risk of recession
Business
/ 21 January 2023

Blackouts add to risk of recession

Other factors are inflation and interest rate hikes while load-shedding has affected key sectors

By Anathi Madubela
Chasing slavery’s ghosts: The Drax family sugar cane legacy
Africa
/ 21 January 2023

Chasing slavery’s ghosts: The Drax family sugar cane legacy

The Barbados government wants reparation payments from the successors of the plantation’s founderJames Drax, led by Richard Drax, a wealthy British MP

By Howard W French
Third time unlucky for corruption charged Mhlathuze Water boss
National
/ 21 January 2023

Third time unlucky for corruption charged Mhlathuze Water boss

Mthokozisi Duze was twice cleared by the entity’s board before finally being suspended and charged

By Paddy Harper
Gordhan asks for more time on legal demands relating to load-shedding
National
/ 20 January 2023

Gordhan asks for more time on legal demands relating to load-shedding

Public enterprises minister raises complexity of issues involved in response to a letter of demand from parties planning to sue the state

By Emsie Ferreira
Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa: The people who killed Eskom over 25 years
National
/ 20 January 2023

Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa: The people who killed Eskom over 25 years

In 1997, the warning bells were ringing that South Africa faced a dark future because Eskom would run out of capacity to supply a growing populace and an expanding economy

By Emsie Ferreira, Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba
Africa’s energy crisis leaves continent in the dark
Africa
/ 20 January 2023

Africa’s energy crisis leaves continent in the dark

Over-reliance on ageing and ailing colonial infrastructure leaves over 40% of the continent’s population without electricity

By Marko Phiri
Citizens, it’s time for a new patriotic front
Opinion
/ 20 January 2023

Citizens, it’s time for a new patriotic front

The country’s crises can’t be solved by negative actions. We must all co-create renewal together

By Klaus Kotze
Want a solution to Eskom? Get rid of Mantashe, say energy experts
National
/ 20 January 2023

Want a solution to Eskom? Get rid of Mantashe, say energy experts

The cabinet reshuffle should move the mineral resources and energy minister to another portfolio

By Mandisa Nyathi
From the archives: The meaning of Hashim Amla 
Sport
/ 20 January 2023

From the archives: The meaning of Hashim Amla 

Before he earned legend status, Proteas’ legendary batsman had to endure being reduced to an ‘outsider’

By Niren Tolsi
Comrades turn on each other as Eskom blame game gets closer to home
Opinion
/ 20 January 2023

Comrades turn on each other as Eskom blame game gets closer to home

First they blamed De Donker and De Donkerder, then Cyril, Pravin and the State Capture King and finally Old King Coal

By Paddy Harper
What businesses and chief executives are most afraid of in 2023
Business
/ 20 January 2023

What businesses and chief executives are most afraid of in 2023

Two reports reveal what bosses and businesses worldwide are most concerned about. In South Africa, Eskom and cyber risks are big concerns

By Athandiwe Saba
Sade – the smooth operator who is always by your side
Friday
/ 20 January 2023

Sade – the smooth operator who is always by your side

Your Love is King: The legend, the myth and the band behind one of the most enduring musical acts of our time with

By Tseliso Monaheng
Class of 2022 records 80.1% pass rate
Education
/ 19 January 2023

Class of 2022 records 80.1% pass rate

Second highest rate in history of the National Senior Certificate exams and all provinces saw an improvement, with none scoring below 70%

By Mandisa Ndlovu
DA files high court challenge to pending electricity price increase
Politics
/ 19 January 2023

DA files high court challenge to pending electricity price increase

Party seeks to interdict Eskom from implementing 18.65% hike, pending the outcome of an application to have it set aside as unconstitutional

By Emsie Ferreira
State wants 225 years for repeat offender found guilty of murdering Tazné van Wyk
National
/ 19 January 2023

State wants 225 years for repeat offender found guilty of murdering Tazné van Wyk

Defence counsel for Moyhdian Pangkaeker tells the Western Cape high court one or more life sentences would be like a death sentence, asks for 30 years

By Eunice Masson
Sanef slams recent robbery at INX Prime studios
National
/ 19 January 2023

Sanef slams recent robbery at INX Prime studios

Crime in South Africa has not spared journalists and their equipment, the South African National Editors’ Forum says.

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Build One South Africa has joined the legal proceedings against Eskom and Pravin Gordhan
Opinion
/ 19 January 2023

Build One South Africa has joined the legal proceedings against Eskom and Pravin Gordhan

Coalition seeks to halt the 18.65% tariff increase, end load-shedding, and hold the state accountable for its failure to provide electricity

By Mmusi Maimane
North West farmer to sue Eskom for R2m after 40 000 broiler chickens die
National
/ 19 January 2023

North West farmer to sue Eskom for R2m after 40 000 broiler chickens die

An extraordinary low-voltage power supply in the Coligny area caused the deaths of Herman du Preez’ broiler chickens from suffocation

By Simon Bloch
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation
Top Six
/ 19 January 2023

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

At her peak she was a domestic force, but her government has been steadily sliding in the polls over the last year

By Chris Foley
Higher electricity tariffs stand in the way of inflation normalising in 2023
Business
/ 18 January 2023

Higher electricity tariffs stand in the way of inflation normalising in 2023

Reserve Bank’s inflation forecast likely to be pushed up, with Eskom set to increase the price of electricity by 18.65% from April

By Anathi Madubela
Dumping David Jones will boost Woolworths
Business
/ 18 January 2023

Dumping David Jones will boost Woolworths

Woolworths is in a better position now than it was when it bought the Australian department store

By Anathi Madubela
Doctor accused of defrauding FNB and Sasol of R420m
National
/ 18 January 2023

Doctor accused of defrauding FNB and Sasol of R420m

Mahendren Munsamy, who allegedly defrauded the banking and chemicals firms, is applying for bail in a separate R7 million theft case

By Khaya Koko
IEB candidates slay 2022 matric year with 98.4% pass rate
Education
/ 18 January 2023

IEB candidates slay 2022 matric year with 98.4% pass rate

The class of 2022 showed resilience and determination after two disrupted years in grades 10 and 11 because of Covid-19

By Mandisa Ndlovu
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