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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
Parents open civil case against ‘radical birth keeper’
Health
/ 12 December 2022

Parents open civil case against ‘radical birth keeper’

Ernie Chirwa and her partner Chifundo Bingala have turned to a Cape Town law specialist after their twins died

By Eunice Masson
Gwen Ramokgopa: Ramaphosa could be ‘more decisive’ in dealing with non-performing ministers
Politics
/ 12 December 2022

Gwen Ramokgopa: Ramaphosa could be ‘more decisive’ in dealing with non-performing ministers

The ANC leader says she intends to win the race for treasurer general and rid Luthuli House of salary bill of former parliamentarians

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa Phala Phala scandal fuels resentment in Soweto
National
/ 12 December 2022

Ramaphosa Phala Phala scandal fuels resentment in Soweto

Against a backdrop of unkept promises and a growing frustration with the ANC, Ramaphosa faces the worst scandal of his career

By Claire Doyen
Just transition: Mpumalanga Eskom employees in the dark
The Green Guardian
/ 11 December 2022

Just transition: Mpumalanga Eskom employees in the dark

Those at Hendrina and Komati coal-fired power stations say they don’t know what a just transition is

By Mandisa Nyathi, Sheree Bega and Lesego Chepape
Wake up, Ramaphosa, there is a political war on
Opinion
/ 11 December 2022

Wake up, Ramaphosa, there is a political war on

The president cannot rely on ANC MPs in the National Assembly to vote against initiating an impeachment process

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Coal workers worry about the just transition
The Green Guardian
/ 9 December 2022

Coal workers worry about the just transition

The M&G visited Hendrina and Komati power stations to find out what people think

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lesego Chepape
Military veterans plan R10 billion class action
Politics
/ 9 December 2022

Military veterans plan R10 billion class action

The former soldiers want the state to pay them R4 million each in reparations

By Paddy Harper
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protectors: Madonsela, Murphy and Phosa
Politics
/ 9 December 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protectors: Madonsela, Murphy and Phosa

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has threatened MPs with disciplinary action if they vote in favour of section 89 report

By Lizeka Tandwa
Phala Phala panel or Ramaphosa: Who should we believe?
Politics
/ 9 December 2022

Phala Phala panel or Ramaphosa: Who should we believe?

The president’s review application asks the constitutional court, again, to determine how parliament should deal with the political scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
Concourt denies Zuma leave to appeal Downer ruling
National
/ 9 December 2022

Concourt denies Zuma leave to appeal Downer ruling

Ex-president has run out options in his bid to overturn the the high court’s 2021 dismissal of his challenge to the standing of state prosecutor Billy Downer

By Emsie Ferreira
Eskom workers: ‘We’re in the dark about just transition plans’
The Green Guardian
/ 9 December 2022

Eskom workers: ‘We’re in the dark about just transition plans’

With pressure on the government to shift to clean energy, employees worry about their future

By Sheree Bega
Just transition consultations haven’t filtered down to people on the ground
The Green Guardian
/ 9 December 2022

Just transition consultations haven’t filtered down to people on the ground

Residents living near coal mines in Mpumalanga say they feel left out of the just energy transition

By Sheree Bega
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