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Tembisa protests, Krugersdorp anger raise fears of new wave of violence
National
/ 2 August 2022

Tembisa protests, Krugersdorp anger raise fears of new wave of violence

The spectre of the July 2021 riots looms large over the events in Gauteng of the last few days, and, as always, xenophobia is disgruntled South Africa’s faithful companion

By Bongeka Gumede
Constitutional court upholds ban on foreigners practising law in South Africa
National
/ 2 August 2022

Constitutional court upholds ban on foreigners practising law in South Africa

The prohibition in the Legal Practice Act did not amount to unfair discrimination because it sought to achieve a legitimate government objective of restricting a profession for citizens and permanent residents, the court held

By Emsie Ferreira
Rights group Seri closes over online threats after it prevented the eviction of street traders
National
/ 2 August 2022

Rights group Seri closes over online threats after it prevented the eviction of street traders

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute alleges the threats came after public statements by ActionSA city councillor Nkululeko Mbundu

By Dennis Webster
Can Benni reboot Ronaldo by pissing him off?
Sport
/ 2 August 2022

Can Benni reboot Ronaldo by pissing him off?

The jovial South African coach is back at his old stomping ground – but Man United might not be stomping on their rivals this term

By Carlos Amato
‘Vibrant’ cross-border trade in mopane worms from Botswana to South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 1 August 2022

‘Vibrant’ cross-border trade in mopane worms from Botswana to South Africa

The statutory, customary and informal governance approaches need to be streamlined and ensure that people’s livelihoods are protected along with the sustainable harvesting of mopane worms.

By Sheree Bega
Preserving the rule of law in times of political crisis
Opinion
/ 1 August 2022

Preserving the rule of law in times of political crisis

This is an edited version of the Inaugural Arthur Chaskalson Memorial Lecture delivered at the Equal Education Law Centre

By Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
Zuma corruption trial on hold till November, at the earliest
Politics
/ 1 August 2022

Zuma corruption trial on hold till November, at the earliest

Judge Piet Koen has postponed the arms deal case again pending a pronouncement from the constitutional court on Zuma’s application for leave to appeal

By Emsie Ferreira
And the winner is the Samas: 27 years of SA music
Friday
/ 1 August 2022

And the winner is the Samas: 27 years of SA music

Dive into the South African Music Awards’ history to see how far SA music has come and where it might be headed to

By Rifumo Mdaka
10 years later, not all Marikana widows have received promised houses
National
/ 1 August 2022

10 years later, not all Marikana widows have received promised houses

Eight out of the 44 widows are still waiting for their houses but Sibanye-Stillwater says they are ‘under construction’

By Anathi Madubela
Business unionism: Numsa risks collapse amid battle of ideas
National
/ 31 July 2022

Business unionism: Numsa risks collapse amid battle of ideas

Some, including Zwelinzima Vavi, say unions risk collapse if they are run like businesses — a critique that Irvin Jim argues is part of a ‘mischievous attack’ on his leadership

By Sarah Smit
KwaZulu-Natal sets ANC on the path of self-destruction
Opinion
/ 31 July 2022

KwaZulu-Natal sets ANC on the path of self-destruction

The province’s leaders are calling for mob rule and will try to convince their comrades at this weekend’s national policy conference to support their untenable position

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
ANC Women’s League stands firm on chemical castration for rapists
Politics
/ 30 July 2022

ANC Women’s League stands firm on chemical castration for rapists

The idea was rejected at the governing party’s last policy conference in 2017

By Paddy Harper
With or without step-aside, ANC has mechanisms to deal with the corrupt, says Kgalema Motlanthe
Politics
/ 30 July 2022

With or without step-aside, ANC has mechanisms to deal with the corrupt, says Kgalema Motlanthe

The former president believes that the policy conference must come out with a recommendation giving the integrity committee more teeth

By Bongeka Gumede
De Lille protecting ‘reprehensible’ architectural council
Politics
/ 30 July 2022

De Lille protecting ‘reprehensible’ architectural council

The public works minister is accused of overlooking mismanagement and bullying at Sacap

By Khaya Koko
Mantashe accused of undermining delegates on first day of policy conference
Politics
/ 30 July 2022

Mantashe accused of undermining delegates on first day of policy conference

The ANC chairperson allegedly accused delegates of wanting to collapse the conference after calls to assess the NEC’s performance

By Lizeka Tandwa
Radebe says ANC will call 200 members named by Zondo to account
Politics
/ 29 July 2022

Radebe says ANC will call 200 members named by Zondo to account

The veteran national executive committee member told media the party had an obligation to confront the damning findings against it in the report on state capture

By Emsie Ferreira
No retreat, but no rush, for Ramaphosa faction on Zondo report
Politics
/ 29 July 2022

No retreat, but no rush, for Ramaphosa faction on Zondo report

The resolution to heed state capture recommendations will survive ANC conference because the president can proclaim commitment to renewal while scandal corners him into compromise

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa urges ANC policy conference delegates not to back down in the fight against corruption
Politics
/ 29 July 2022

Ramaphosa urges ANC policy conference delegates not to back down in the fight against corruption

Dealing with patronage and abuse of resources is central to turning the party’s fortunes around

By Paddy Harper
Phala Phala theft plot thickens
Politics
/ 29 July 2022

Phala Phala theft plot thickens

The head of the presidential protection unit went to Windhoek but was not told the reason for the meeting with Namibia’s leader

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC top brass, provincial leaders meet to avoid heckling of Ramaphosa at policy conference
Politics
/ 29 July 2022

ANC top brass, provincial leaders meet to avoid heckling of Ramaphosa at policy conference

President is expected to deliver the opening address on Friday morning

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa ‘refused’ to answer Phala Phala questions at ANC integrity committee meeting
National
/ 29 July 2022

Ramaphosa ‘refused’ to answer Phala Phala questions at ANC integrity committee meeting

The president appeared before the group of elders on Tuesday, with sources saying he remained mum on the allegations

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
What you think of Beyoncé doesn’t matter, so enjoy the music
Friday
/ 28 July 2022

What you think of Beyoncé doesn’t matter, so enjoy the music

Beyonce takes no sit-down interviews and responds to no one on social media. The goal? To have us focus on the music, which we should all do

By Rifumo Mdaka
Numsa’s Irvin Jim claims media takedown campaign
National
/ 28 July 2022

Numsa’s Irvin Jim claims media takedown campaign

The metalworkers union leader has alleged that NGOs want to capture the union, using media outlets

By Sarah Smit
Gender-based violence: Private sector the missing link
National
/ 28 July 2022

Gender-based violence: Private sector the missing link

A new report, with the input of survivors of GBV and business executives, suggests the private sector is crucial to combat the crime

By Eunice Masson
Numsa’s R39-million congress in peril, as court interdict stands
Business
/ 28 July 2022

Numsa’s R39-million congress in peril, as court interdict stands

The labour court’s Judge Graham Moshoana noted the ‘disturbing revelation’ that the union went ahead with the interdicted congress

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa’s energy crisis plan far-reaching and comprehensive, says presidential climate commission
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2022

Ramaphosa’s energy crisis plan far-reaching and comprehensive, says presidential climate commission

Environmental groups have also welcomed the plan but have highlighted potential flaws

By Sheree Bega
Claws out over project sending Southern African cheetahs to India
The Green Guardian
/ 27 July 2022

Claws out over project sending Southern African cheetahs to India

Claws out over project sending Southern African cheetahs to India

By Sheree Bega
‘Tunisia Days’ ahead as inflation exerts political pressure
Business
/ 27 July 2022

‘Tunisia Days’ ahead as inflation exerts political pressure

With high prices continuing to bear down on consumers the world over, leaders who fail to bring inflation to heel could face a reckoning

By Sarah Smit
United Nations defends its support of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone
The Green Guardian
/ 26 July 2022

United Nations defends its support of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone

‘We all have a collective responsibility to support the people of Limpopo, protect the environment and jointly shape the MMSEZ development.’

By Sheree Bega
Calls for Ramaphosa to suspend Hlophe without delay
National
/ 26 July 2022

Calls for Ramaphosa to suspend Hlophe without delay

The Judicial Services Commission has finally recommended that the Western Cape judge president be suspended, but he is preparing appeal to overturn a decision that he should face impeachment

By Emsie Ferreira
Pay parity for Banyana does not mean prezzies from glory-hunting ministers
National
/ 26 July 2022

Pay parity for Banyana does not mean prezzies from glory-hunting ministers

The Wafcon winners have given SA real football glory for the first time in decades – it’s time Safa emulated their professionalism in the boardroom

By Carlos Amato
Lamola denies cover-up on Namibian request on farmgate
National
/ 26 July 2022

Lamola denies cover-up on Namibian request on farmgate

The request had not progressed to a stage where the minister or the national director of public prosecutions would normally become involved, so they were caught unawares when asked about it

By Emsie Ferreira
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