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MK party targets Ramaphosa, Godongwana in motion of no confidence over budget ‘chaos’
Politics
/ 21 May 2025

MK party targets Ramaphosa, Godongwana in motion of no confidence over budget ‘chaos’

uMkhonto weSizwe party is calling for the nationalisation of mineral resources, land redistribution without compensation and the expansion of the VAT zero-rated basket

By Mandisa Nyathi
Godongwana trims spending, lowers growth forecast
Business
/ 21 May 2025

Godongwana trims spending, lowers growth forecast

In his third prepared budget for the year, the minister said government debt would still stabilise this year but at 77.4% of GDP, higher than predicted in March

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa in Washington: Charm offensive or collision course?
Analysis
/ 21 May 2025

Ramaphosa in Washington: Charm offensive or collision course?

Ideological clashes between Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump – not just tariffs or refugees – may prove the biggest threat to restoring tattered trade relations and diplomatic trust

By Des Erasmus
Ramaphosa to press Trump on attending G20 summit, racial redress
Politics
/ 21 May 2025

Ramaphosa to press Trump on attending G20 summit, racial redress

The presidency believes the US president knows his invective against South Africa is devoid of truth

By Emsie Ferreira
Budget 3.0 – Godongwana’s last shot
National
/ 20 May 2025

Budget 3.0 – Godongwana’s last shot

Now that a VAT increase has been ruled out, the finance minister must find another way to plug a R75bn gap or risk collapsing public services and investor confidence

By Mandisa Nyathi
Limpopo mining-affected communities call for community-led, socially-owned renewable energy model
The Green Guardian
/ 20 May 2025

Limpopo mining-affected communities call for community-led, socially-owned renewable energy model

New report is ‘both a call to action and a blueprint for change’ for socially-owned renewables in South Africa’s energy transition

By Sheree Bega
Border reform Bill welcomed, but rights concerns dominate public submissions
National
/ 20 May 2025

Border reform Bill welcomed, but rights concerns dominate public submissions

Organisations such as the South African Bishops’ Conference, Lawyers for Human Rights and Cosatu have urged revisions to protect human rights, combat corruption and clarify legal authority in joint control zones

By Des Erasmus
Mass vulture poisoning near Marloth Park raises alarm in Mpumalanga
The Green Guardian
/ 20 May 2025

Mass vulture poisoning near Marloth Park raises alarm in Mpumalanga

More than 100 vultures perished at the Lionspruit Game Reserve

By Sheree Bega
Ramaphosa says decision to sign NHI Bill was politically sensitive
Politics
/ 19 May 2025

Ramaphosa says decision to sign NHI Bill was politically sensitive

This rendered it immune to high court review, he argues in an application for leave to appeal an order to hand over the reasons for his decision

By Emsie Ferreira
Solidarity threatens Ntshavheni with defamation over ‘inflammatory rhetoric’
Politics
/ 19 May 2025

Solidarity threatens Ntshavheni with defamation over ‘inflammatory rhetoric’

The trade union has accused the minister in the presidency of weaponising discourse instead of focusing on facts

By Des Erasmus
Spinning out of control: McKenzie’s formula for disaster
Friday
/ 19 May 2025

Spinning out of control: McKenzie’s formula for disaster

SA’s sport minister is speeding towards Formula One glory — never mind the potholes, power grid or the fiscal cliff

By Edwin Naidu
Value-for-money Haval H7 is rugged and luxurious but slightly unresponsive
Motoring
/ 18 May 2025

Value-for-money Haval H7 is rugged and luxurious but slightly unresponsive

The sluggishness of the engine detracts from what is a comfortable, economical vehicle with unorthodox looks

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis
Business
/ 18 May 2025

Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis

Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness

By Aarti Bhana
Boeing aims to soar in Africa
Business
/ 17 May 2025

Boeing aims to soar in Africa

The continent will need 1 200 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, the firm says

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa to push for tariff relief, address refugee claims in US visit
Politics
/ 17 May 2025

Ramaphosa to push for tariff relief, address refugee claims in US visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will use his Washington visit to demand an end to US trade tariffs and counter refugee claims of racial persecution.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Transformation fund introduces new empowerment codes for transport sector
National
/ 17 May 2025

Transformation fund introduces new empowerment codes for transport sector

A significant portion of the R100-billion transformation fund will be allocated to the transport sector with an aim to unlock inclusive growth in the mobility value chain.

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Stylish but sluggish: The Starlet Cross is a necessary addition to Toyota’s line-up
Motoring
/ 17 May 2025

Stylish but sluggish: The Starlet Cross is a necessary addition to Toyota’s line-up

The engine struggles on inclines and when overtaking but it’s a practical vehicle with stylish looks and great features in the crossover segment

By Eyaaz Matwadia
More people dying by suicide in South Africa 
National
/ 17 May 2025

More people dying by suicide in South Africa 

Financial stress and lack of access to care are driving up suicide rates in the country

By Aarti Bhana
The holidaze of our lives
Columns
/ 16 May 2025

The holidaze of our lives

The mother of all celebration days should be extended to specials available the whole year round

By Christian Stephen
Judicial tribunal forces legal community to rethink sexual harassment
National
/ 16 May 2025

Judicial tribunal forces legal community to rethink sexual harassment

Experts say sexual harassment remains pervasive in South Africa’s legal system, especially among candidate attorneys and court secretaries

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
US welcomes Afrikaner refugees: Hypocrisy or humanitarian?
National
/ 16 May 2025

US welcomes Afrikaner refugees: Hypocrisy or humanitarian?

The claim by the Trump administration that they are refugees is an abuse of the word

By Sheree Bega and Mandisa Nyathi
Equal Education slams Gwarube over claim that 90% of schools now in a better condition
Education
/ 15 May 2025

Equal Education slams Gwarube over claim that 90% of schools now in a better condition

According to the department of basic education, 93% of 3 372 pit latrines have been replaced with appropriate sanitation facilities

By Umamah Bakharia
Johannesburg will expropriate property, but ‘not just for the fun of it’
Politics
/ 15 May 2025

Johannesburg will expropriate property, but ‘not just for the fun of it’

Mayor Dada Morero said abandoned buildings will be seized to address the 1996 to 1997 RDP waiting list

By Lunga Mzangwe
Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid
Politics
/ 15 May 2025

Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid

The premier and provincial co-convenor said the party would resurrect itself in Gauteng because there was no better alternative

By Lunga Mzangwe
Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’
Politics
/ 14 May 2025

Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’

He also said that ‘white only’ enclaves such as Kleinfontein would be dealt with within the ambit of the law

By Lunga Mzangwe
Trump expands refugee resettlement to racial minorities in South Africa
National
/ 14 May 2025

Trump expands refugee resettlement to racial minorities in South Africa

The US has opened its controversial programme to include racial minorities who believe they are facing persecution

By Des Erasmus
EFF purges KZN leaders accused of colluding with MK party
Politics
/ 14 May 2025

EFF purges KZN leaders accused of colluding with MK party

The EFF has removed two senior KwaZulu-Natal leaders after allegations of ghost branches, sabotage and defiance of Julius Malema’s directives

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert
National
/ 13 May 2025

Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert

A dispute over gender expert Lisa Vetten’s testimony in judicial misconduct has forced the tribunal to postpone, allowing the respondent time to study the evidence summary report

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
South African insurance sector leads global innovation in Generative AI
Business
/ 13 May 2025

South African insurance sector leads global innovation in Generative AI

Africa is driving innovation in artificial intelligence, with the potential to make $100 billion in revenue, a new McKinsey study has found

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa tells CEO forum white people who fled to US are not being ‘hounded’
Politics
/ 13 May 2025

Ramaphosa tells CEO forum white people who fled to US are not being ‘hounded’

He told US President Donald Trump during a phone call there was no racial persecution in South Africa

By Lyse Comins
Lamola: Trump invited to G20, but attendance up to him to decide
Politics
/ 12 May 2025

Lamola: Trump invited to G20, but attendance up to him to decide

The foreign minister reiterated that the US president’s offer of refugee status for Afrikaners was not made within the international definition of asylum

By Emsie Ferreira
Tiger Brands offers first settlement in deadly listeriosis outbreak case
Health
/ 12 May 2025

Tiger Brands offers first settlement in deadly listeriosis outbreak case

Victims could see justice as the company begins settlement for the outbreak that was linked to contaminated food

By Sheree Bega
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