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Msimanga: Moya a ribbon cutter who takes glory for DA’s work
Politics
/ 10 September 2025

Msimanga: Moya a ribbon cutter who takes glory for DA’s work

The Democratic Alliance leader in Gauteng said most of the work the ActionSA mayor for Tshwane has been taking credit for was done by her predecessor, Cilliers Brink

By Lunga Mzangwe
Solidarity challenges NHI’s ‘certificate of need’ at Constitutional Court
Health
/ 9 September 2025

Solidarity challenges NHI’s ‘certificate of need’ at Constitutional Court

The court reserved judgment on the certificate of need, which requires state approval for health practitioners and facilities to operate

By Umamah Bakharia
Ramaphosa grilled in parliament on US tariffs, Postbank and Iran
Politics
/ 9 September 2025

Ramaphosa grilled in parliament on US tariffs, Postbank and Iran

The president said the government would never go ‘on bended knee’ to get the best deal in ongoing trade discussions with the United States

By Umamah Bakharia
African governments face impossible trade-offs between debt and climate crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 9 September 2025

African governments face impossible trade-offs between debt and climate crisis

New research reveals that 10 African countries prioritise climate action despite severe fiscal constraints

By Sheree Bega
Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness
National
/ 9 September 2025

Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness

The commission investigating police corruption has expedited the commencement of inquiry hearings in order to be the first to interview the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mandla Mandela urges same global support for Palestine that helped free SA from apartheid
National
/ 9 September 2025

Mandla Mandela urges same global support for Palestine that helped free SA from apartheid

Nelson Mandela’s grandson addressed hundreds of people from over 40 countries at the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza

By Hasina Kathrada
South African company accused of fuelling toxic lead crisis in Zambia
National
/ 8 September 2025

South African company accused of fuelling toxic lead crisis in Zambia

Human Rights Watch has found that the lead-contaminated waste in Kabwe, Zambia, puts residents health at risk

By Umamah Bakharia
UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities
National
/ 8 September 2025

UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities

The Swedish activist spoke from a flotilla of boats carrying doctors, lawyers, activists, organisers and social media influencers attempting to take medicine and infant milk to Gaza

By Hasina Kathrada
Deadly pesticides linked to rising poisonings, suicides in South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 8 September 2025

Deadly pesticides linked to rising poisonings, suicides in South Africa

Since 2015, cases of symptomatic pesticide poisoning have steadily increased

By Sheree Bega
Victims everywhere you look, so no one is a victim
Opinion
/ 7 September 2025

Victims everywhere you look, so no one is a victim

Frustration over the gap between what citizens want and what’s being done is leading to a loss of faith in the future, in South Africa and all over the world

By Donovan E Williams
Waste reclaimers worried about livelihoods as Johannesburg suspends operations at landfill
National
/ 7 September 2025

Waste reclaimers worried about livelihoods as Johannesburg suspends operations at landfill

Reclaimers rely on retrieving waste from dumpsites to sell. But at least three sites in the city are at or nearing capacity and must be closed

By Aarti Bhana
Child abductions in Mozambique on the rise
Analysis
/ 6 September 2025

Child abductions in Mozambique on the rise

Despite the existence of international agreements, the use of children in war has become commonplace in several African conflicts

By Erika van der Merwe
African Continental Free Trade Area members urged to act faster
Business
/ 6 September 2025

African Continental Free Trade Area members urged to act faster

Tariff threats from the US and uncertainty over the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act make it imperative to get the AfCFTA going in full force

By Aarti Bhana
 Kenya: A president under siege
Opinion
/ 6 September 2025

 Kenya: A president under siege

The president has turned to football to regain the trust of young people as he faces discontent over taxes and unfulfilled promises ahead of the 2027 election

By Jim Onyango
Nedlac faces renewed pressure to address jobs crisis
Business
/ 5 September 2025

Nedlac faces renewed pressure to address jobs crisis

While the council achieved 14 of its 16 targets, it needs to accelerate its policy implementation and support job creation

By Aarti Bhana
Zuma preaches politics as liturgy
Opinion
/ 5 September 2025

Zuma preaches politics as liturgy

Zuma preaches politics as liturgy, ballot as sacrament and MK party as God’s army

By Lindani Zungu
R11.5m Digital Vibes funds laundered through bogus cattle sales, SIU says
Politics
/ 5 September 2025

R11.5m Digital Vibes funds laundered through bogus cattle sales, SIU says

New evidence in the matter suggests that former health minister Zweli Mkhize and his family received funds funnelled through the sale of cattle and the purchase of a farm

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Zille tops DA internal polling for Johannesburg mayor candidate
Politics
/ 5 September 2025

Zille tops DA internal polling for Johannesburg mayor candidate

The party’s federal chairperson is the internal favourite for the post but its Gauteng leader denied the existence of divisive factions

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation
Article
/ 4 September 2025

Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation

The international relations department was not aware of the rebels’ presence in South Africa

By Lenin Ndebele
SA’s outdated pesticide laws under review: human rights and health at stake
The Green Guardian
/ 4 September 2025

SA’s outdated pesticide laws under review: human rights and health at stake

Systemic pesticide-related abuses include farmworkers exposed to hazardous chemicals without protective gear or training and contamination of rural water sources

By Sheree Bega
KZN government cancels R24 m/year lease in clampdown on costly office rentals
National
/ 3 September 2025

KZN government cancels R24 m/year lease in clampdown on costly office rentals

The provincial administration plans to use government-owned buildings to cut down on expenditure

By Sandile Motha
African researchers lead climate-smart tree planting project
The Green Guardian
/ 3 September 2025

African researchers lead climate-smart tree planting project

From baobab to marula: How Africa’s indigenous trees can boost resilience

By Sheree Bega
Two years later: Joburg’s inner city buildings at risk of another Usindiso inferno
National
/ 3 September 2025

Two years later: Joburg’s inner city buildings at risk of another Usindiso inferno

The City of Joburg is yet to make its ‘dark buildings’ safe

By Kimberly Mutandiro
Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair
Politics
/ 2 September 2025

Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair

Mathabatha said he was concerned by what he called ‘unethical and un-ANC tendencies’ by party members in regard to the elective conferences of the Vhembe and Waterberg regions

By Lunga Mzangwe
EXCLUSIVE: Boy Mamabolo to register Born To Win party after resigning from the ANC
Politics
/ 2 September 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Boy Mamabolo to register Born To Win party after resigning from the ANC

Mamabolo said his party would get to ‘eat’ the support of the Economic Freedom Fighters and the ANC

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC cracks whip on errant councillors in troubled KwaZulu-Natal municipality
Politics
/ 2 September 2025

ANC cracks whip on errant councillors in troubled KwaZulu-Natal municipality

Five ANC councillors in the Impendle local municipality abstained during a vote of no confidence against mayor Buyisani Mlaba, resulting in his ousting by the IFP and EFF

By Sandile Motha
Steenhuisen confirms 274 foot-and-mouth disease cases in five provinces
National
/ 1 September 2025

Steenhuisen confirms 274 foot-and-mouth disease cases in five provinces

Officials said South Africa’s phytosanitary and biosecurity requirements are world class and the department is awaiting bilateral trade agreements to be resolved to begin exports of beef

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
SA plans anti-HIV jab roll-out at hundreds of clinics by April
Health
/ 1 September 2025

SA plans anti-HIV jab roll-out at hundreds of clinics by April

The health department hopes to make the twice-a-year anti-HIV injection lenacapavir available soon and to be buying generics by 2027

By Mia Malan
Civil society calls for stronger targets in South Africa’s draft climate plan
The Green Guardian
/ 1 September 2025

Civil society calls for stronger targets in South Africa’s draft climate plan

Groups say the environment department’s proposed emissions targets are inadequate

By Sheree Bega
Refreshed Isuzu MU-X incorporates style into its durable nature
Motoring
/ 31 August 2025

Refreshed Isuzu MU-X incorporates style into its durable nature

Isuzu has built another solid vehicle, capable and comfortable in any setting, but this time it stands out

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Growth of safari sector raises questions on sustainability
Business
/ 31 August 2025

Growth of safari sector raises questions on sustainability

While the surge benefits local economies, conservationists warn that overcrowding, habitat destruction and over-development pose a risk

By Aarti Bhana
How to find the right leader
Opinion
/ 30 August 2025

How to find the right leader

All too often known underperformers are recycled or ‘friends’ are
selected to lead boards, councils and companies

By Helen Grange
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