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Former Transnet chief executive Siyabonga Gama and others granted bail
National
/ 27 May 2022

Former Transnet chief executive Siyabonga Gama and others granted bail

Gama, Eric Wood, Garry Pita, Phetolo Ramosebudi and Daniel Roy appeared before the Palm Ridge magistrate’s court on charges of fraud, money laundering and contravention of Public Finance Management Act

By Bongeka Gumede and Yamkela Koti
Are unions still relevant to workers?
National
/ 27 May 2022

Are unions still relevant to workers?

Trade federation Saftu’s recent conference has revived debate about whether unions represent the plight of workers or their own ambitions

By Lizeka Tandwa and Sonri Naidoo
Put the Veuve on ice – the Bold Women Award arrives in SA
Friday
/ 26 May 2022

Put the Veuve on ice – the Bold Women Award arrives in SA

Now in its 50th year, the Veuve Clicquot Bold Women Award is launching in South Africa for the first time.

By Gugu Tshabalala
Massmart will not be profitable as long as it keeps Game, analysts say
Business
/ 26 May 2022

Massmart will not be profitable as long as it keeps Game, analysts say

Walmart bought Massmart in 2011 and over the past 10 years the share price of the group has decreased by 80%.

By Anathi Madubela
Ramaphosa fails to flag Mthethwa as SA suffers
Opinion
/ 26 May 2022

Ramaphosa fails to flag Mthethwa as SA suffers

The minister of blunders may be in difficulty but it’s nothing like that of Dikidikeni villagers who must cross a river in a barrel

By Paddy Harper
Bheki Cele’s community policing forums plan met with scepticism
National
/ 26 May 2022

Bheki Cele’s community policing forums plan met with scepticism

However experts warn that SAPS’s R100.6-billion annual budget should be better spent and monitored

By Eunice Masson
Hlophe accuses high court of trying to rewrite the law
National
/ 25 May 2022

Hlophe accuses high court of trying to rewrite the law

The court deviated impermissibly from the constitution to sanctify the composition of the Judicial Service Commission when it found that he should face impeachment for gross misconduct, the Western Cape judge president argued in an application for leave to appeal

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Myths’ are keeping township residents from sterilising pets
National
/ 25 May 2022

‘Myths’ are keeping township residents from sterilising pets

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha wants to increase the number of pets getting sterilised to curb overpopulation

By Eunice Masson
PPE supplier challenges Special Tribunal’s power to impose R38M sanction
National
/ 25 May 2022

PPE supplier challenges Special Tribunal’s power to impose R38M sanction

The Special Investigating Unit countered that the concourt should not entertain a cynical attempt to claw back the millions made in the scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
Route closure may be extended as talks between Western Cape taxi groups stall
National
/ 24 May 2022

Route closure may be extended as talks between Western Cape taxi groups stall

The reopening of Route B97 without an agreement may result in a flood of illegal taxi operators and reignite taxi violence

By Eunice Masson
Can Panyaza Lesufi save the ANC in Gauteng come 2024?
Politics
/ 24 May 2022

Can Panyaza Lesufi save the ANC in Gauteng come 2024?

With the Gauteng provincial conference around the corner, West Rand regional secretary Sanele Ngweventsha argues that Lesufi might give them the edge in 2024.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Winter is here: Inflation, debt cools the economy
Business
/ 24 May 2022

Winter is here: Inflation, debt cools the economy

There is a lot bearing down on South African consumers and, without growth, the economy stands to decline

By Sarah Smit
How robotics and VR are reducing operation costs in South Africa
Sci-tech
/ 24 May 2022

How robotics and VR are reducing operation costs in South Africa

Machines can lower costs because they come at a fixed cost, whereas people fluctuate based on the price of food, rent and inflation

By Nafisa Akabor
Explainer: Why it is difficult to mine in South Africa
Business
/ 23 May 2022

Explainer: Why it is difficult to mine in South Africa

The Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies is not entirely wrong, South Africa is a difficult place to mine, say analysts

By Anathi Madubela
How the ANC wants to re-evaluate cadre deployment during policy conference
Politics
/ 23 May 2022

How the ANC wants to re-evaluate cadre deployment during policy conference

The party’s decision to relook at the deployment process could result in a broadening of the pool of candidates for positions.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Criminal probe into Thungela Resources for ‘catastrophic’ acid mine water spill
The Green Guardian
/ 23 May 2022

Criminal probe into Thungela Resources for ‘catastrophic’ acid mine water spill

It will be a test case in South Africa for river pollution, rehabilitation and holding polluters accountable

By Sheree Bega
Police fail parents whose babies died in alleged negligence incident, more ‘victims’ come forward
National
/ 23 May 2022

Police fail parents whose babies died in alleged negligence incident, more ‘victims’ come forward

A lost police case docket and a hospital failing to report alleged medical misconduct adds to parents’ grief after losing twins.

By Eunice Masson
Roads flooded, buildings washed away in latest Durban downpour
Top Six
/ 22 May 2022

Roads flooded, buildings washed away in latest Durban downpour

No deaths have been reported after mudslides caused by heavy weekend rains

By Paddy Harper
The rise and rise of the queens of amapiano
Friday
/ 22 May 2022

The rise and rise of the queens of amapiano

In a music industry often ruled by men, SA’s latest popular dance genre is ushering in a new era of inclusion

By Sabelo Mkhabela
Hackers infiltrate SA illicit financial flows conference with porn clip
Business
/ 21 May 2022

Hackers infiltrate SA illicit financial flows conference with porn clip

The conference was attended by state agencies, blue- chip global and local non-governmental agencies and public accountability experts

By Greg Ardé
Interdict threat over new Tendele coal mine in KwaZulu-Natal
Business
/ 20 May 2022

Interdict threat over new Tendele coal mine in KwaZulu-Natal

Tendele Coal plans to open a new mine despite a court ruling that the licence was unlawfully granted

By Greg Ardé
The Cat enters the ANC fray: David Mabuza speaks out
Politics
/ 20 May 2022

The Cat enters the ANC fray: David Mabuza speaks out

In an interview with the M&G deputy president David Mabuza ponders his political future but insists ‘it’s the branches that choose the leaders’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Joshua Cohen’s ‘The Netanyahus’ wins the Pulitzer Prize for fiction
Friday
/ 19 May 2022

Joshua Cohen’s ‘The Netanyahus’ wins the Pulitzer Prize for fiction

The Pulitzer Prize awards grants another controversial award to a book that mixes both fiction and non-fiction

By Gugulethu Tshabalala
Court hears text message irrelevant to Mkhwebane’s legal fortunes
National
/ 19 May 2022

Court hears text message irrelevant to Mkhwebane’s legal fortunes

Advocate Andrew Breitenbach, appearing for parliament, said the message he received did not advantage his client and was no cause to suspend the impeachment inquiry against the public protector

By Emsie Ferreira
Reserve Bank hikes repo rate for fourth consecutive time amid inflation concerns
Business
/ 19 May 2022

Reserve Bank hikes repo rate for fourth consecutive time amid inflation concerns

Economic and financial conditions are expected to remain more volatile for the foreseeable future, says central bank

By Anathi Madubela
Climate change bill: ‘One of the most important draft laws to cross the desks of SA’s lawmakers’
The Green Guardian
/ 19 May 2022

Climate change bill: ‘One of the most important draft laws to cross the desks of SA’s lawmakers’

Bill moves towards the all-of-government approach required to mount effective climate response, but there are concerns that it is ‘toothless’

By Sheree Bega
Yengeni’s complaint against Zondo is legally uncertain
National
/ 18 May 2022

Yengeni’s complaint against Zondo is legally uncertain

The chief justice was acting in a non-judicial capacity when chairing the state capture inquiry, so the complaint probably falls outside the law but underscores the risk of naming sitting judges to investigate political scandals

By Emsie Ferreira
Covid-19 escalates xenophobia in South Africa – Report
National
/ 18 May 2022

Covid-19 escalates xenophobia in South Africa – Report

Politicians have increasingly come under scrutiny for their alleged inflammatory comments which have been taken as endorsement by anti-foreigner activists

By Marko Phiri
How to safeguard your digital footprint in cyberspace
Sci-tech
/ 18 May 2022

How to safeguard your digital footprint in cyberspace

Apply physical security measures in cyberspace; if you won’t open your door to a stranger, why accept offers and requests from strangers online?

By Eunice Masson
Strike looms at Sars over 0% wage increase
Business
/ 18 May 2022

Strike looms at Sars over 0% wage increase

The revenue collector says it is unable to offer its 12 479 staff any salary increase, leading Nehawu and others to announce strike action

By Anathi Madubela
Beware killer robots powered by AI
National
/ 18 May 2022

Beware killer robots powered by AI

We are ‘dangerously close’ to fully autonomous weapons

By Eunice Masson
SA’s endemic corruption requires a ‘biting’ response
National
/ 17 May 2022

SA’s endemic corruption requires a ‘biting’ response

Beneficial ownership transparency (BOT) can help tackle corruption, reduce investment risk and improve national and global governance, but implementation remains ‘a sad story’

By Greg Ardé
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