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The warning labels that could be coming for your crisps
Health
/ 5 August 2025

The warning labels that could be coming for your crisps

If the food labelling regulations under review are enacted, bold warning signs on packaging will let shoppers identify foods high in sugar, salt or unhealthy fats

By Zano Kunene
Plastic pollution a global health emergency, says Lancet report
The Green Guardian
/ 5 August 2025

Plastic pollution a global health emergency, says Lancet report

A new study links plastic pollution to disease, deaths and $1.5 trillion in annual health costs

By Sheree Bega
‘Some MK members jealous of Duduzile and my relationship with Zuma’ – Nhlamulo Ndhlela
Politics
/ 4 August 2025

‘Some MK members jealous of Duduzile and my relationship with Zuma’ – Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The MK spokesperson maintained there was a coordinated attack against him and the daughter of the party’s president

By Lunga Mzangwe
South Africa seeks new export markets as US tariff looms
Business
/ 4 August 2025

South Africa seeks new export markets as US tariff looms

While the government negotiates a mutually beneficial deal with the US, it says it is making plans to diversify its export marke

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Most people on ARVs stay on them. Does our health system know that?
Health
/ 4 August 2025

Most people on ARVs stay on them. Does our health system know that?

The health department has R622 million extra to prop up South Africa’s HIV treatment programme in the wake of foreign aid cuts, but it’s only about a fifth of the total gap

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn
UCT study finds exotic plants fuel Cape Town wildfires
The Green Guardian
/ 4 August 2025

UCT study finds exotic plants fuel Cape Town wildfires

The popular Canary Island date palm and pine trees are a significant fire hazard

By Sheree Bega
Sasol bombs: ‘It was like an earthquake’
Opinion
/ 3 August 2025

Sasol bombs: ‘It was like an earthquake’

This is an edited extract from Attacking the Heart of Apartheid by Yunus Carrim, which tells the story of the MK’s Special Operations Unit

By Yunus Carrim
Omoda fixes initial shortcomings of the C5 X Series
Motoring
/ 3 August 2025

Omoda fixes initial shortcomings of the C5 X Series

Omoda has ditched the dreaded CVT gearbox and improved the rear suspension to provide a more comfortable drive

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Making a racket about padel at a club in Boksburg
Sport
/ 3 August 2025

Making a racket about padel at a club in Boksburg

Padel players on the East Rand are blooming, with five nationally ranked youngsters in what has become a very competitive sport

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Tolkien’s sci-fi shows we need only one ring
Opinion
/ 2 August 2025

Tolkien’s sci-fi shows we need only one ring

Don’t accept that the West (the elves) is in charge as we (the dwarfs and hobbits) labour for them

By Donovan E Williams
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness
Motoring
/ 2 August 2025

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness

The Wildtrak X sits just below the Platinum in the Ranger line-up and can perform exceptionally wherever you go

By Eyaaz Matwadia
‘Travel has been my classroom’
Friday
/ 2 August 2025

‘Travel has been my classroom’

From eSwatini to Johannesburg, poets are finding new voices through travel, collaboration and the transformative power of cultural exchange

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days
Business
/ 1 August 2025

Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days

The president said a support package was being finalised for firms that will be affected by the tariffs

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Is South Africa’s aviation sector headed for a crash?
Business
/ 1 August 2025

Is South Africa’s aviation sector headed for a crash?

Low capital, fuel prices and cash-strapped consumers are hampering recovery

By Aarti Bhana
Water mafias: It’s like working in a war zone, say municipal workers
The Green Guardian
/ 1 August 2025

Water mafias: It’s like working in a war zone, say municipal workers

Criminal syndicates destroy and manipulate water infrastructure for profit, undermining the state’s efforts to ensure water for all

By Sheree Bega
Invoke terrorism laws to deal with water mafias, says Human Rights Commission
The Green Guardian
/ 1 August 2025

Invoke terrorism laws to deal with water mafias, says Human Rights Commission

The commission also said the sabotage of water services infrastructure should be considered a crime in terms of the Criminal Matters Amendment Act

By Sheree Bega
Concourt rejects Zuma, MK direct access application in Ramaphosa challenge
Politics
/ 31 July 2025

Concourt rejects Zuma, MK direct access application in Ramaphosa challenge

The MK party had gone to the apex court to challenge Ramaphosa’s handling of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s suspension, accusing him of shielding allies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates to 7% in widely expected decision
Business
/ 31 July 2025

Reserve Bank cuts interest rates to 7% in widely expected decision

With low inflation, the monetary policy committee said it is aiming for inflation to settle at 3% — the bottom of its target range — to spur economic growth

By Aarti Bhana
Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success
Business
/ 31 July 2025

Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success

The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Concourt reserves judgment on MK party’s challenge to Ramaphosa suspending police minister
Politics
/ 30 July 2025

Concourt reserves judgment on MK party’s challenge to Ramaphosa suspending police minister

The party argued that the president’s placing Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appointing Firoz Cachalia, who was not a member of the cabinet, as acting minister was unconstitutional

By Mandisa Nyathi
Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer
Motoring
/ 30 July 2025

Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer

Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June

By Eyaaz Matwadia
SA won’t retaliate against US 30% import tariff, says trade department
Business
/ 30 July 2025

SA won’t retaliate against US 30% import tariff, says trade department

The department of trade, industry and competition says it has no intention of decoupling from the US on trade relations

By Aarti Bhana
DA defector Liam Jacobs replaces Patriotic Alliance’s Kenny Kunene in Johannesburg council
Politics
/ 29 July 2025

DA defector Liam Jacobs replaces Patriotic Alliance’s Kenny Kunene in Johannesburg council

Kunene, the PA’s deputy president, resigned as a councillor after links to murder suspect Katiso Molefe

By Mandisa Nyathi
Polokwane mayor: ‘Fake whistleblowers want to eat’
Politics
/ 29 July 2025

Polokwane mayor: ‘Fake whistleblowers want to eat’

John Mpe alleges that former contractors were angered by the municipality’s decision to do the work itself and not spend millions on fleet card and stadium maintenance tenders

By Lunga Mzangwe
Reserve Bank to lower interest rates again, economists forecast
Business
/ 29 July 2025

Reserve Bank to lower interest rates again, economists forecast

Economists are also watching out for whether the central bank will adjust the target for inflation, which for now remains within a 3-6% target band

By Aarti Bhana
MK party to square off in court against Ramaphosa and Mchunu
Politics
/ 28 July 2025

MK party to square off in court against Ramaphosa and Mchunu

The police minister has said that the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner’s statements about him took him by surprise

By Mandisa Nyathi
FlySafair strike extends as union decries unpredictable roster system
Business
/ 28 July 2025

FlySafair strike extends as union decries unpredictable roster system

Although trade union Solidarity and the airline made progress during mediation last week, they have failed to reach an agreement

By Aarti Bhana
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
Africa
/ 28 July 2025

Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs

African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year

By Sechaba Mokhethi
Rwanda’s security forays buck the trend
Opinion
/ 26 July 2025

Rwanda’s security forays buck the trend

Kigali’s bilateral agreements with Maputo and Bangui are underpinned by mining ventures

By Erika van der Merwe
Kenny Kunene steps away from Joburg and PA roles
Politics
/ 26 July 2025

Kenny Kunene steps away from Joburg and PA roles

Suspended Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene has resigned from his roles in the City of Johannesburg

By Aarti Bhana
Taking back the Soweto night with Nomsa Mazwai and Rapsody
Friday
/ 26 July 2025

Taking back the Soweto night with Nomsa Mazwai and Rapsody

A winter night walk through the township with Rapsody and Nomsa Mazwai reveals the power of protest, purpose and collective joy

By Kibo Ngowi
Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results
National
/ 25 July 2025

Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results

Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
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