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Flight searches for solo travellers show 172% jump
National
/ 21 December 2022

Flight searches for solo travellers show 172% jump

South Africans travelling solo make Asian countries their top choice

By Eunice Masson
IN PICTURES: The thrill and agony of the ANC’s elective conference
National
/ 21 December 2022

IN PICTURES: The thrill and agony of the ANC’s elective conference

M&G photographer Delwyn Verasamy captured the spectrum of emotions during a frenetic few days at Nasrec

By Delwyn Verasamy
Rabies warning for holidaymakers visiting high-risk areas
National
/ 21 December 2022

Rabies warning for holidaymakers visiting high-risk areas

Do not approach, touch or pick up stray dogs and cats — report wandering animals to local animal welfare agencies

By Eunice Masson
Cora Bailey: A hero helping people and pets on the West Rand
The Green Guardian
/ 21 December 2022

Cora Bailey: A hero helping people and pets on the West Rand

For more than 30 years, Cora Bailey has dedicated her life’s work to helping poverty-stricken people and their pets in the west of Joburg

By Sheree Bega
Court orders Mbalula to take action against attacks on long-distance buses, pending appeal outcome
National
/ 20 December 2022

Court orders Mbalula to take action against attacks on long-distance buses, pending appeal outcome

Transport minister must develop a plan to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers as violent attacks continue

By Eunice Masson
Government owes its suppliers more than R3-billion, public service quarterly report reveals
National
/ 20 December 2022

Government owes its suppliers more than R3-billion, public service quarterly report reveals

Late or non-payment by departments demonstrates little care for small businesses – says PSC commissioner

By Eunice Masson
Ramaphosa has won his re-election. Will he squander an opportunity to salvage his and the ANC’s legacy?
Opinion
/ 20 December 2022

Ramaphosa has won his re-election. Will he squander an opportunity to salvage his and the ANC’s legacy?

The question for Ramaphosa, who would be 75 by the year 2027, is, just what are you going to do to salvage your legacy as the ANC’s 14th president and the country’s fifth since the dawn of democracy

By Ron Derby
Ramaphosa gives Zuma two more days to withdraw summons
National
/ 20 December 2022

Ramaphosa gives Zuma two more days to withdraw summons

Failure to do so by Wednesday will see the president’s lawyers proceed to court against his predecessor

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa a cornerstone for cocaine transit and consumption – Global Initiative report
National
/ 20 December 2022

South Africa a cornerstone for cocaine transit and consumption – Global Initiative report

Nearly 350 000 South Africans used cocaine before Covid-19 in 2020, consuming about 18 800 tonnes

By Eunice Masson
It’s a Molo Molo world as Ramaphosa’s forces win the day
Opinion
/ 19 December 2022

It’s a Molo Molo world as Ramaphosa’s forces win the day

Ethnic chauvinism and table banging don’t win conferences once one crosses the Drakensberg mountains

By Paddy Harper
Analysis | Ramaphosa will pay a heavy policy price for his victory
Opinion
/ 19 December 2022

Analysis | Ramaphosa will pay a heavy policy price for his victory

The president’s leadership strategy of trying to unite opposing groups within the ANC through key appointments across the board has failed

By William Gumede
How Ramaphosa stormed to victory against resurgent Zweli Mkhize in ANC race
Politics
/ 19 December 2022

How Ramaphosa stormed to victory against resurgent Zweli Mkhize in ANC race

Fears of rebellions in the North West, Limpopo and Gauteng provincial executive committees had narrowed the gap against Mkhize, but most branches kept the majority of the vote with Ramaphosa

By Mike Law
LIVE | All the reaction from Nasrec as Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected
Politics
/ 19 December 2022

LIVE | All the reaction from Nasrec as Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected

Cyril Ramaphosa has secured his second term as president of the ANC with a significant victory over challenger Zweli Mkhize.

By Lineo Leteba
‘Detached’ Ramaphosa made eleventh hour attempt to thwart Mashatile deputy presidency
National
/ 19 December 2022

‘Detached’ Ramaphosa made eleventh hour attempt to thwart Mashatile deputy presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa called Ronald Lamola and Oscar Mabuyane on Sunday asking them to withdraw their campaigns against each other

By Lizeka Tandwa
Shell, Mantashe, Impact Africa granted leave to appeal Wild Coast seismic survey ruling
The Green Guardian
/ 19 December 2022

Shell, Mantashe, Impact Africa granted leave to appeal Wild Coast seismic survey ruling

The Eastern Cape high court finds the matter requires ventilation at the supreme court of appeal

By Sheree Bega
The ANC’s antics of adolescence
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

The ANC’s antics of adolescence

Lobbying at the party’s conference is akin to the top seven township playground game

By Khaya Koko
ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

ANC leadership race: Gap narrows between Ramaphosa and Mkhize

The fight between Oscar Mabuyane and Ronald Lamola hasn’t been helpful to the Ramaphosa campaign

By Mike Law
Mzwandile Masina first nominee to withdraw from running for treasurer general
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Mzwandile Masina first nominee to withdraw from running for treasurer general

Both Masina and Pule Mabe come from Gauteng. This means the province would have divided its votes

By Mandisa Nyathi
Either way, the ANC is still the #1 tsotsi
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Either way, the ANC is still the #1 tsotsi

Despite having put measures in place to prevent corruption, little or no work has been done by the party, leaving it open to more scrutiny in 2023

By Lizeka Tandwa
Kettling: How the ANC is limiting media access to delegates
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Kettling: How the ANC is limiting media access to delegates

It didn’t used to be like this — the sad fact is that the ANC is ashamed of its delegates, or some of them. They don’t trust their own people any more

By Richard Calland
Khoi and San protestors demand recognition at ANC conference
National
/ 18 December 2022

Khoi and San protestors demand recognition at ANC conference

The three members of the nation vowed to protest every day until they can hand over their memorandum to President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Sonri Naidoo
Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency

Zweli Mkhize has closed the gap between himself and Cyril Ramaphosa in the days leading up to the leadership vote

By Paddy Harper
How Ramaphosa faction ‘scrambled’ after Febe Potgieter declined nomination
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

How Ramaphosa faction ‘scrambled’ after Febe Potgieter declined nomination

Ronald Lamola has resisted attempts to get him to withdraw from the leadership race, resulting in a divide in the Ramaphosa faction

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa loses North West to rival Zweli Mkhize
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Ramaphosa loses North West to rival Zweli Mkhize

Cyril Ramaphosa and his allies cruised through the ballot for presidential nominations with an almost 55% lead over Mkhize, but on the eve of the nominations, North West switched its allegiance.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years
Politics
/ 18 December 2022

Existential crisis — ANC membership drops by more than one third in five years

Attempts to reform party processes have been undermined by members clinging to an anti-democratic culture

By Paddy Harper
Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp

The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times

By Lizeka Tandwa
Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems

Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds

By Mandisa Nyathi
Could Ramaphosa lose ANC leadership?
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

Could Ramaphosa lose ANC leadership?

Ramaphosa’s main opponent in this conference has been regarded as the wave of support brewing from Paul Mashatile’s forces

By Mike Law
Ramaphosa sends legal warning to Zuma
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Ramaphosa sends legal warning to Zuma

The president has termed his predecessor’s bid to institute a private prosecution against him as a direct attempt to derail his re-election as ANC leader

By Emsie Ferreira
There’ll be a generational shift in ANC’s leadership, but will it lead to the party’s renewal?
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

There’ll be a generational shift in ANC’s leadership, but will it lead to the party’s renewal?

Cyril Ramaphosa’s older rivals have been rejected and strong top six contenders include younger people like Mdumiseni Ntuli

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Pule Mabe says ANC conference will not collapse

The party’s spokesperson says the programme will continue while the ‘crucial’ work of confirming credentials is completed

By Paddy Harper
The ANC has lost its moorings
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

The ANC has lost its moorings

Not only is the party living in the past, it is afraid to confront today’s realities and has lost its ideological direction

By Richard Calland
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