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South African space company Hypernova takes on the universe
National
/ 5 January 2023

South African space company Hypernova takes on the universe

Hypernova launched its ‘special’ technology aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket this week

By Khaya Koko
Invasive animals on the 2023 watchlist
The Green Guardian
/ 5 January 2023

Invasive animals on the 2023 watchlist

Covid lockdowns only applied to humans, while these five invasive species took advantage of the lack of activity to spread their wings

By John Measey
Explainer: What forces will shape South Africa’s economy in 2023?
Business
/ 5 January 2023

Explainer: What forces will shape South Africa’s economy in 2023?

Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around

By Sarah Smit
ANC’s ‘radical economic transformation’ faction in KwaZulu-Natal seeks new political home
Politics
/ 5 January 2023

ANC’s ‘radical economic transformation’ faction in KwaZulu-Natal seeks new political home

Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election as party president could see RET forces in KwaZulu-Natal ditch the party

By Clive Ndou
Eskom tackles sabotage as it searches for new chief executive
The Green Guardian
/ 4 January 2023

Eskom tackles sabotage as it searches for new chief executive

Utility beefs up security at power plants to prevent more damage as collusion cases are exposed

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ageing infrastructure and load-shedding cause sewage spills and beach closures in Cape Town
The Green Guardian
/ 4 January 2023

Ageing infrastructure and load-shedding cause sewage spills and beach closures in Cape Town

A few beaches were temporarily closed over the new year because of sewage spills

By Lesego Chepape
Are private wildlife conservancies the way to sustainable tourism in Africa?
Africa
/ 4 January 2023

Are private wildlife conservancies the way to sustainable tourism in Africa?

Despite individual African governments having an essential role in tourism management, private wildlife reserves are proving to be the sector’s driving force. But are conservancies the way to go?

By Bonface Orucho
Brand spanking new metal headed to SA this year
Motoring
/ 4 January 2023

Brand spanking new metal headed to SA this year

We look into the crystal ball of cars destined for SA showrooms this year

By Ntsako Mthethwa
In poverty-stricken Zimbabwe, thieves target churches and priests
Africa
/ 4 January 2023

In poverty-stricken Zimbabwe, thieves target churches and priests

Congregation coffers attract desperate thieves as churches are known not to bank their donations

By Marko Phiri
Mbalula: Integrity commission report on Phala Phala off agenda at extended ANC conference
Politics
/ 3 January 2023

Mbalula: Integrity commission report on Phala Phala off agenda at extended ANC conference

The new ANC secretary general said the national executive committee would deal with the report as and when the need arose

By Lizeka Tandwa
No new dawn as long as ANC policy falls flat
Opinion
/ 3 January 2023

No new dawn as long as ANC policy falls flat

Preventing policy from going wrong takes thoughtful analysis, robust debate and the political will to improve. But the governing party hasn’t taken these requirements to heart

By Sarah Smit
The left must break away from the ANC now
Opinion
/ 3 January 2023

The left must break away from the ANC now

Excluded from power in the ruling party, Cosatu and the SACP need to rethink their strategy

By Imraan Buccus
The M&G’s annual Cabinet Report Cards
Politics
/ 3 January 2023

The M&G’s annual Cabinet Report Cards

How did your ministers perform last year?

By M&G Media
Iconic Zimbabwe public library crumbles as MPs feast on public funds
Africa
/ 3 January 2023

Iconic Zimbabwe public library crumbles as MPs feast on public funds

Officials at the library say they are racing against time to save the architectural marvel from collapsing into rubble

By Marko Phiri
Brazil stocks fall on Lula’s first day, led by Petrobras
Top Six
/ 3 January 2023

Brazil stocks fall on Lula’s first day, led by Petrobras

A day after the veteran leftist took office for a four-year term, succeeding far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, the Sao Paulo stock exchange’s Ibovespa index was down 3.25% in afternoon trading

By Agence France Presse
Between lunacy and scholarship: being Leo Frobenius
National
/ 31 December 2022

Between lunacy and scholarship: being Leo Frobenius

A captivating and absorbing three part journey into the southern African rock art images, their journey from caves, to museums all over the world, their role in shaping avante garde and the return home to Africa

By Kevin Davie
No extradition request yet as Botswana issues warrant of arrest for ex-president Ian Khama
Africa
/ 30 December 2022

No extradition request yet as Botswana issues warrant of arrest for ex-president Ian Khama

The former head of state is wanted for the unlawful possession of firearms and is to be apprehended on sight, according to the arrest warrant

By Sarah Smit
Marriages, music, endorsements: Pele’s life away from the field
Article
/ 30 December 2022

Marriages, music, endorsements: Pele’s life away from the field

Pele broke many records on the football pitch. A legend of the game no doubt, but what was his life like away from the football?

By Agence France Presse
Amazing Africans of the year show world how to achieve true greatness
Africa
/ 30 December 2022

Amazing Africans of the year show world how to achieve true greatness

Here are some of the people who made it in worlds as diverse as entertainment, sport and politics — and made a difference on the continent

By Wilfred Okiche, Nanjala Nyabola, Jacqueline Nyathi, Refiloe Seiboko, Sipho Kings, Luke Feltham, Lydia Namubiru, The Continent, Kiri Rupiah and Simon Allison
Fikile Mbalula intervenes after ANC Free State allegedly calls for departments to foot January 8 bill
Politics
/ 29 December 2022

Fikile Mbalula intervenes after ANC Free State allegedly calls for departments to foot January 8 bill

The secretary general lashed out at Free State party leaders after it emerged that provincial departments were allegedly ordered to pay for the ANC’s birthday celebrations

By Lizeka Tandwa
Insect army winning war against invasive superweed in South Africa’s waterways
The Green Guardian
/ 27 December 2022

Insect army winning war against invasive superweed in South Africa’s waterways

Tiny bugs – water hyacinth planthoppers – have reduced the coverage of an invasive superweed to below 5%

By Sheree Bega
More than 45 vultures poisoned in KwaZulu-Natal
The Green Guardian
/ 26 December 2022

More than 45 vultures poisoned in KwaZulu-Natal

So far 151 vultures have been poisoned in the Zululand region in 2022

By Eunice Masson
Rediscovering Southern Africa’s rock art treasures
National
/ 25 December 2022

Rediscovering Southern Africa’s rock art treasures

Part one of a three-part story about Southern African rock art’s journey from caves to museums all over the world, its role in shaping avant garde and its return to Africa

By Kevin Davie
Eskom debt down R5.5bn, but balance sheet pressure is high
Business
/ 23 December 2022

Eskom debt down R5.5bn, but balance sheet pressure is high

Eskom debt down R5.5bn, but balance sheet pressure is high

By Sarah Smit
What the Ngcobo report meant for the Zondo report
Politics
/ 23 December 2022

What the Ngcobo report meant for the Zondo report

The ANC’s reaction to the Zondo findings was a precursor of its attitude to the Ngcobo ‘Farmgate’ report

By Emsie Ferreira
Three scenarios for the ANC in 2024
Opinion
/ 22 December 2022

Three scenarios for the ANC in 2024

Cyril Ramaphosa has retained the presidency. How the following year plays out will determine how the ANC will fare in the 2024 elections

By Richard Calland
NPA mulls review of rhino horn trafficker’s eight-year sentence
The Green Guardian
/ 22 December 2022

NPA mulls review of rhino horn trafficker’s eight-year sentence

Onward Muchangowa was identified as a key link in the supply chain to buyers from multiple rhino horn syndicates during the course of police investigations.

By Simon Bloch
Hope for South Africa lies in us, not in government or in the interests of  shareholders of our major corporates
Opinion
/ 22 December 2022

Hope for South Africa lies in us, not in government or in the interests of shareholders of our major corporates

We salute our heroes, the people who quietly do what the government does not, who show us that we are not helpless

By Ron Derby
US-Africa summit in Washington: Finance will help Africa over the just energy transition hurdle
The Green Guardian
/ 22 December 2022

US-Africa summit in Washington: Finance will help Africa over the just energy transition hurdle

The US has committed to aiding the continent in adapting to cleaner, renewable energy sources

By Lesego Chepape
ANC’s NEC balance weighs in Ramaphosa’s favour
Politics
/ 21 December 2022

ANC’s NEC balance weighs in Ramaphosa’s favour

A few foes of the president were elected into the national executive committee of the ruling party on Thursday, yet the numbers stack in his favour

By Emsie Ferreira
Should Eskom fall under ‘King Coal’ Mantashe’s energy department?
The Green Guardian
/ 21 December 2022

Should Eskom fall under ‘King Coal’ Mantashe’s energy department?

KwaZulu-Natal delegates at the ANC’s elective conference argued that state-owned entities should be rehoused in their line departments

By Mandisa Nyathi
City of Cape Town warns of further sewage spills due to lengthy power cuts
National
/ 21 December 2022

City of Cape Town warns of further sewage spills due to lengthy power cuts

The city council issued warnings in the wake of recent spills due to load-shedding, which forced the temporary closure of beaches in Muizenberg and Fish Hoek

By Eunice Masson
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