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Godongwana: Economic policy driven by the party, not the president
Business
/ 17 December 2022

Godongwana: Economic policy driven by the party, not the president

The minister said there may be different styles depending on the candidates, but the party’s policies will not waver

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa could sink his own ship
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Ramaphosa could sink his own ship

With no clear line of march from the ANC president, his allies are left to their own devices, racing against time to find each other and solidify a slate

By Lizeka Tandwa
NPA applauded for tougher stance on rhino poachers
National
/ 17 December 2022

NPA applauded for tougher stance on rhino poachers

The National Prosecuting Authority is appealing what it called the lenient sentences handed to the two brothers in May

By Simon Bloch
Ramaphosa hits back at detractors at ANC conference
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

Ramaphosa hits back at detractors at ANC conference

Ramaphosa delivers his political report despite heckling by supporters of his predecessor Jacob Zuma

By Lizeka Tandwa
Overheard: Day one of the ANC conference
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

Overheard: Day one of the ANC conference

Snippets of sentiments carry a weight of meaning as the first day of the 55th ANC conference struggles to get underway

By M&G newsroom
A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa

Delays in registration and the delayed arrival by Jacob Zuma nearly stole president’s show

By Paddy Harper
ANC drops charges against Dlamini Zuma and others who bucked party line in parliament
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

ANC drops charges against Dlamini Zuma and others who bucked party line in parliament

The matter will be ‘processed’ by the new national executive committee being elected at Nasrec.

By Paddy Harper
Could this be the last ANC elective conference of any relevance to South Africans?
Opinion
/ 16 December 2022

Could this be the last ANC elective conference of any relevance to South Africans?

The ANC will leave a legacy muddied by political careerism, personality cults and corruption

By Ron Derby
UCT council receives new claim from Kruger against vice-chancellor Phakeng
Education
/ 15 December 2022

UCT council receives new claim from Kruger against vice-chancellor Phakeng

Meeting postponed to January as Phakeng faces mounting opposition to her leadership at the divided campus, including accusations of flouting governance processes

By Edwin Naidu
City of Johannesburg welcomes Eskom’s three-day exemption from load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 15 December 2022

City of Johannesburg welcomes Eskom’s three-day exemption from load-shedding

City Power and Eskom identify hardest-hit areas by the floods which have caused widespread and escalating damage to power infrastructure

By Mandisa Nyathi
Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom
National
/ 15 December 2022

Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom

‘It is absolutely unfair and uncalled for to use that kind of language for somebody who tried their best to get the utility out of the mess it is in’

By Mandisa Nyathi
Dlamini Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing over section 89 vote in parliament
Politics
/ 15 December 2022

Dlamini Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing over section 89 vote in parliament

The party’s top six agreed that the would-be presidential contender committed misconduct by voting with the opposition against the ANC party line

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
It’s high time for South African politics to grow up
Opinion
/ 15 December 2022

It’s high time for South African politics to grow up

Our hope for the future of politics in South Africa does not hinge on what happens at the ANC elective conference

By Tessa Dooms
Cyril Ramaphosa faces ‘ring-fenced’ second term
Politics
/ 15 December 2022

Cyril Ramaphosa faces ‘ring-fenced’ second term

The president is likely to head an NEC made up of people who
back Paul Mashatile

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Mixed reactions as hunt for Andre de Ruyter’s replacement begins
Business
/ 14 December 2022

Mixed reactions as hunt for Andre de Ruyter’s replacement begins

Eskom’s chief executive resigned but will stay on until March while a successor is found

By M&G newsroom
Eskom boss De Ruyter quits amid acute electricity crunch
National
/ 14 December 2022

Eskom boss De Ruyter quits amid acute electricity crunch

Andre de Ruyter has faced criticism, including from Energy Minister Gwede Manashe, for the country’s worst power blackouts since 2008

By M&G newsroom
Eskom’s De Ruyter resigns on day of tariff hike decision delay
The Green Guardian
/ 14 December 2022

Eskom’s De Ruyter resigns on day of tariff hike decision delay

Eskom is taking on the national regulator over a 33% price hike, while its head jumps ship

By Mandisa Nyathi
What’s behind the wet weather in Gauteng?
The Green Guardian
/ 14 December 2022

What’s behind the wet weather in Gauteng?

The rains in December have caused flooding, which has damaged critical infrastructure, including people’s homes

By Sarah Roffe and Ozayr Patel
Ramaphosa suspends Judge President Hlophe
National
/ 14 December 2022

Ramaphosa suspends Judge President Hlophe

The president’s decision comes five months after the Judicial Service Commission recommended the step

By Emsie Ferreira
Joburg’s rains are causing flooding and destroying homes
The Green Guardian
/ 14 December 2022

Joburg’s rains are causing flooding and destroying homes

Heavy rains have submerged vehicles, trapped homeowners on roofs, collapsed walls, and decimated shacks and houses

By Sheree Bega
Inflation cools to 7.4% year-on-year
Business
/ 14 December 2022

Inflation cools to 7.4% year-on-year

Prices have slowly retreated from their July peak, when inflation increased at its highest rate since 2009

By Sarah Smit
Children’s radio station may close because of funding shortages
National
/ 14 December 2022

Children’s radio station may close because of funding shortages

RX Radio, at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, is trying to raise money to stay on air

By Mamaili Mamaila
Ramaphosa escapes impeachment inquiry
Politics
/ 13 December 2022

Ramaphosa escapes impeachment inquiry

ANC MPs voted down the Ngcobo report that recommended he face further inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
It’s Zweli Mkhize vs Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC conference
Opinion
/ 13 December 2022

It’s Zweli Mkhize vs Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC conference

Comrade Carl joins the Outside Delegates as those on the conference floor earn their Christmas bonus

By Paddy Harper
SA’s updated HIV treatment guidelines bring positive changes
Health
/ 13 December 2022

SA’s updated HIV treatment guidelines bring positive changes

ARV drug dolutegravir will become the go-to drug in all treatment plans next year. Here are 7 things you should know

By Joan Van Dyk and Linda Pretorius
Karoo’s SKA telescopes aim to go back 100 million years to discover the universe’s evolution
National
/ 13 December 2022

Karoo’s SKA telescopes aim to go back 100 million years to discover the universe’s evolution

Discoveries have already been made, and now the Square Kilometre Array is being expanded to 197 dishes

By Denvor de Wee
Tony Yengeni appeals ban on standing for election at the ANC conference
Politics
/ 13 December 2022

Tony Yengeni appeals ban on standing for election at the ANC conference

The jailed fraudster says his criminal record has been expunged and that the step-aside rule can’t be applied retrospectively

By Paddy Harper
Limpopo regions reaffirm support for Ramaphosa ahead of general council meeting
Politics
/ 13 December 2022

Limpopo regions reaffirm support for Ramaphosa ahead of general council meeting

Limpopo branches have rejected any alliance by its provincial leaders with KwaZulu-Natal in support of Zweli Mkhize

By Lizeka Tandwa
Would you pay R11 000 for a ticket to watch the ANC’s game of musical chairs?
Opinion
/ 13 December 2022

Would you pay R11 000 for a ticket to watch the ANC’s game of musical chairs?

Media houses will have to pay up to cover the governing party’s conference

By Ron Derby
Ramaphosa’s legal challenge is flawed, ATM argues in papers
Politics
/ 12 December 2022

Ramaphosa’s legal challenge is flawed, ATM argues in papers

The president quoted from the Ncgobo report selectively in his bid to have it set aside by the constitutional court, the African Transformation Movement said

By Emsie Ferreira
Carl Niehaus gets the chop as ANC cracks down ahead of conference
Politics
/ 12 December 2022

Carl Niehaus gets the chop as ANC cracks down ahead of conference

Disgruntled would-be national executive committee members are going to court over their failure to make the top 200 names

By Paddy Harper
Load-shedding causing havoc with the city of Joburg asking for a reprieve
The Green Guardian
/ 12 December 2022

Load-shedding causing havoc with the city of Joburg asking for a reprieve

The escalating faults and outages in combination with torrential rain have led to the City of Joburg asking for a break from load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
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