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Why gas-fired power will be a ‘costly mistake’ for South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 11 April 2022

Why gas-fired power will be a ‘costly mistake’ for South Africa

Wind and solar farms in South Africa are 57% cheaper than gas plants for bulk electricity supply according to research.

By Sheree Bega
Two accused in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial ‘to confess’
National
/ 11 April 2022

Two accused in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial ‘to confess’

As the trial’s start was postponed, the defence’s lawyer let slip that two of his clients would confess

By Khaya Koko
Africa low on refineries, including oil-producer Nigeria
Business
/ 11 April 2022

Africa low on refineries, including oil-producer Nigeria

Because of their lack of oil refineries, African countries become vulnerable to fluctuations on global markets

By Anathi Madubela
Zandile Gumede wins race to become ANC eThekwini chairperson
Politics
/ 10 April 2022

Zandile Gumede wins race to become ANC eThekwini chairperson

But the corruption accused former mayor will not be allowed to take office because of the ANC’s step-aside rule

By Paddy Harper
Zandile Gumede nominated in absentia as ANC eThekwini regional chairperson
Politics
/ 10 April 2022

Zandile Gumede nominated in absentia as ANC eThekwini regional chairperson

But the corruption-accused former mayor was not allowed to attend the elective meeting

By Paddy Harper
ANC’s key eThekwini conference deadlocks over which delegates can vote
Politics
/ 10 April 2022

ANC’s key eThekwini conference deadlocks over which delegates can vote

ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Sihle Zikalala lays down the law, warning factions to stop destroying the party.

By Paddy Harper
ANC leaders want ‘step aside’ reviewed in this year’s congress
Politics
/ 10 April 2022

ANC leaders want ‘step aside’ reviewed in this year’s congress

The ANC is facing a revolt from within as its leaders and branches seem set to elect people who are affected by its step-aside resolution

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
African elephants use ‘pachyderm perfume’ to send messages to each other
The Green Guardian
/ 9 April 2022

African elephants use ‘pachyderm perfume’ to send messages to each other

And the giant mammals are highly proficient at tracking the scent of specific humans, even differentiating between people of the same family

By Sheree Bega
Defence is ready for the trial of men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa
National
/ 8 April 2022

Defence is ready for the trial of men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa

The trial of four men starts on 11 April in the Pretoria high court

By Khaya Koko
Anarchy reigns: Police on high alert as Operation Dudula gains momentum
National
/ 8 April 2022

Anarchy reigns: Police on high alert as Operation Dudula gains momentum

State security and the SAPS are on high alert as vigilante group gain momentum, but police concede they do not have the resources to stop Operation Dudula form stoking xenophobia

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zandile Gumede to stand as ANC chairperson in eThekwini
Politics
/ 8 April 2022

Zandile Gumede to stand as ANC chairperson in eThekwini

But the step-aside rules mean the former mayor may not be able to take up office if she wins

By Paddy Harper
Past haunts new property regulator chairperson Steve Ngubeni
National
/ 8 April 2022

Past haunts new property regulator chairperson Steve Ngubeni

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said there was nothing improper about appointing him now because 10 years had passed since he was fired for ‘financial misconduct’

By Khaya Koko
JSC gives nod to seasoned Free State advocate Ilse van Rhyn
National
/ 7 April 2022

JSC gives nod to seasoned Free State advocate Ilse van Rhyn

The decision to recommend her appointment is unusual as she had never applied to take silk, a choice that perplexed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and commissioners

By Emsie Ferreira
Reserve Bank mulls the future of money in the digital age
Business
/ 7 April 2022

Reserve Bank mulls the future of money in the digital age

Distributed ledger technology, most commonly used to trade and store cryptocurrencies, could have a massive impact on the traditional financial system

By Sarah Smit
From one disaster to another; from Jan van Riebeeck to Steve Hofmeyr
Opinion
/ 7 April 2022

From one disaster to another; from Jan van Riebeeck to Steve Hofmeyr

The best way to get South Africans to do something is to tell them not to do it, which may be good news for football

By Paddy Harper
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi backs appointee rocked by misconduct claims
Politics
/ 7 April 2022

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi backs appointee rocked by misconduct claims

Steve Ngobeni, chair of the new property regulator, was fired from NYDA for R2.5m ‘financial misconduct’

By Khaya Koko
It’s ‘now or never’ to avoid worst effects of climate change
The Green Guardian
/ 7 April 2022

It’s ‘now or never’ to avoid worst effects of climate change

A United Nation report says it’s still possible to restrict warming to below 1.5°C, but this requires substantial, sector-wide effort immediately

By Sheree Bega
SA’s dismal state of wastewater management
The Green Guardian
/ 6 April 2022

SA’s dismal state of wastewater management

The Green Drop 2022 report, the first since 2013, reflects a serious deterioration in the management of wastewater treatment plants

By Sheree Bega
Absa’s Arrie Rautenbach long game can’t save bank from transformation critics
Business
/ 6 April 2022

Absa’s Arrie Rautenbach long game can’t save bank from transformation critics

Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too

By Sarah Smit
New R28m tax fraud charges delay Vincent Smith’s trial
National
/ 6 April 2022

New R28m tax fraud charges delay Vincent Smith’s trial

The former ANC MP has asked for time to study the updated case and consult tax experts.

By Khaya Koko
Bathabile Dlamini lives to fight another day as the top six blink first
Politics
/ 6 April 2022

Bathabile Dlamini lives to fight another day as the top six blink first

The ANC Women’s League president has said she is ready to continue leading the organisation

By Lizeka Tandwa
Nigeria’s economy short circuits despite oil gains
Business
/ 6 April 2022

Nigeria’s economy short circuits despite oil gains

Africa’s largest oil producer has not been able to cash in fully on the price rally because of lacklustre production and its reliance on imported fuel

By Sarah Smit
South Africa could help to fill agricultural-commodity gap arising from the Russia-Ukraine war
National
/ 5 April 2022

South Africa could help to fill agricultural-commodity gap arising from the Russia-Ukraine war

Africa imported $4-billion worth of agricultural products from Russia in 2020. Of the total, 90% was wheat and 6% sunflower oil

By Eunice Masson
Zondo keeps JSC interviews decorous after reiterating old criteria
National
/ 5 April 2022

Zondo keeps JSC interviews decorous after reiterating old criteria

In interviews with candidates for the constitutional court, issues of race, gender and transformation featured but did not crowd out questions on points of law

By Emsie Ferreira
New lease on life for Munu, the blind black rhino
The Green Guardian
/ 5 April 2022

New lease on life for Munu, the blind black rhino

A rare black rhino is being cared for at the Mantis Founders Lodge after he was found to be blind. Conservationists view Munu as ‘a symbol of hope’ against poaching

By Sheree Bega
ANC’s eThekwini coalition fails over municipal manager vote
Politics
/ 5 April 2022

ANC’s eThekwini coalition fails over municipal manager vote

The governing party was defeated at full council when its allies voted against it to stop the appointment of Maxwell Mbili

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Mandla Ndlovu has no ambitions to ascend to Mpumalanga premier’s office just yet
Politics
/ 5 April 2022

Mandla Ndlovu has no ambitions to ascend to Mpumalanga premier’s office just yet

The past weekend’s ANC conferences proved a major boost for Ramaphosa presidency of the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
R350 grants, masks remain as Ramaphosa ends state of disaster
National
/ 4 April 2022

R350 grants, masks remain as Ramaphosa ends state of disaster

After 750 days, the president has lifted restrictions imposed in response to the pandemic

By Khaya Koko
Zuma to seek another postponement as he approaches SCA, again
Politics
/ 4 April 2022

Zuma to seek another postponement as he approaches SCA, again

Zuma will seek to stall his trial next week as his lawyers ask the head of the SCA to reconsider its refusal to allow him to appeal the dismissal of a special plea

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa slams ANC support for Operation Dudula
Politics
/ 4 April 2022

Ramaphosa slams ANC support for Operation Dudula

The president says the party cannot support ‘vigilantism’ and ‘wanton violence’ against migrants

By Paddy Harper
Augusta National: Fear and capitalism on the golf course
Sport
/ 4 April 2022

Augusta National: Fear and capitalism on the golf course

The Masters Tournament exposes the persistent dilemma of the politically progressive and active person

By Richard Calland
The downfall of the ANC in Groutville – home to Albert Luthuli
National
/ 4 April 2022

The downfall of the ANC in Groutville – home to Albert Luthuli

The ruling party has dominated elections in KwaDukuza local municipality since 1994 but got only 49.56% of the vote in the November 2021 local elections

By Chris Makhaye
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