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EFF changes tune on removal of Ekurhuleni mayor
Politics
/ 25 March 2025

EFF changes tune on removal of Ekurhuleni mayor

The Economic Freedom Fights won’t back a motion to remove Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, despite acknowledging the same concerns raised by opposition parties about his leadership

By Lunga Mzangwe
Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year
Education
/ 25 March 2025

Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year

The department says the reduction in teaching posts has increased the projected average teacher-to-learner ratio from 1:34.2 in 2024 to 1:36.7 this year

By Umamah Bakharia
Trump ends SA’s HIV and TB research grants
Health
/ 24 March 2025

Trump ends SA’s HIV and TB research grants

Cancellation letters, which end millions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend

By Mia Malan
Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’
National
/ 24 March 2025

Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’

Judge Nathan Erasmus provided a synopsis of events on Monday, given the often confusing testimony of the state’s star witness

By Des Erasmus
Indian consulate official recalled amid claims of discrimination, Chinese spy accusations
Politics
/ 24 March 2025

Indian consulate official recalled amid claims of discrimination, Chinese spy accusations

The employee has opened a criminal case alleging he was unlawfully detained in the workplace

By Lyse Comins
Much more than grapes is growing in the Winelands
Opinion
/ 23 March 2025

Much more than grapes is growing in the Winelands

Lifestyle estates and shopping centres are popping up in the Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek areas

By Ash Müller
How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?
Motoring
/ 23 March 2025

How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?

It certainly looks different, but VW has kept the core of the product simple since it entered the market in 2010

By Eyaaz Matwadia
SANDF: A force stretched to its limits
Opinion
/ 23 March 2025

SANDF: A force stretched to its limits

Despite increasing demands on the country’s defence force, funding for the military has been steadily declining

By Leleti Maluleke
Towards a New Patriotism for South Africa
Opinion
/ 22 March 2025

Towards a New Patriotism for South Africa

The New Patriotism envisioned by Mandela, based on loyalty to a state, is imperilled by economic inequality and too little contrition

By Bonang Mohale
Jaecoo J7 strong contender for the best Chinese compact SUV on the local market
Motoring
/ 22 March 2025

Jaecoo J7 strong contender for the best Chinese compact SUV on the local market

Chinese compact SUVs have hit the sector hard but this vehicle stands above the rest

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Cannabis hopes go up in smoke
National
/ 22 March 2025

Cannabis hopes go up in smoke

Industry groups and experts are demanding the department of health withdraw its prohibition on foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp

By Aarti Bhana
Talking trash in suburbia
Columns
/ 21 March 2025

Talking trash in suburbia

I don’t mean to rubbish their efforts but Pikitup needs a better plan before Joburg residents drown in their refuse

By Christian Stephen
Joslin Smith: Could the state’s ‘unsophisticated’ witness sink its case?
National
/ 21 March 2025

Joslin Smith: Could the state’s ‘unsophisticated’ witness sink its case?

Lourentia Lombaard, the accused-turned-state-witness in the kidnapping and trafficking trial, has repeatedly lied to police

By Des Erasmus
EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase
Politics
/ 21 March 2025

EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase

Divisions in the party have emerged over VAT hikes, coalition negotiations, and fiscal policy strategies

By Mandisa Nyathi and Emsie Ferreira
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA

The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran
National
/ 20 March 2025

South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran

The presidency said the SA-US relationship was in flux and Ramaphosa would not rush to name a new ambassador

By Emsie Ferreira
Zandile Gumede: Stop arresting people before concluding investigations
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

Zandile Gumede: Stop arresting people before concluding investigations

The former eThekwini mayor said the corruption case against her, which has been ongoing for seven years, has been financially draining

By Lunga Mzangwe
MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA

The group said the US president’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa was a regressive assault on the country’s sovereignty

By Emsie Ferreira
Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open

The eThekwini ANC regional chair, former mayor and corruption accused has said she would not wish the step-aside rule even on ‘my worst enemy’

By Lunga Mzangwe
Court order imposes no-fishing zones to safeguard African penguins
The Green Guardian
/ 19 March 2025

Court order imposes no-fishing zones to safeguard African penguins

This comes after a settlement agreement was reached by conservation NGOs and commercial sardine and anchovy fishers using nets

By Sheree Bega
Joslin Smith: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies
National
/ 19 March 2025

Joslin Smith: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies

Judge Nathan Erasmus had earlier cautioned Lourentia Lombaard that her testimony would determine her credibility

By Des Erasmus
World Meteorological Organisation warns of irreversible climate deterioration
The Green Guardian
/ 19 March 2025

World Meteorological Organisation warns of irreversible climate deterioration

Rising sea levels, ocean heat and the highest atmospheric carbon levels in 800 000 years point to a climate crisis that’s escalating rapidly

By Sheree Bega
MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder
Politics
/ 19 March 2025

MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder

uMkhonto weSizwe members have accused leaders of double standards, saying Duduzile-Zuma Sambudla is being shielded from disciplinary action

By Mandisa Nyathi
Durban Port developments gather momentum
Business
/ 18 March 2025

Durban Port developments gather momentum

New container terminals, expansion of the car terminal and a waterfront development are on the cards

By Lyse Comins
Community trusts are greening the future
The Green Guardian
/ 18 March 2025

Community trusts are greening the future

The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people who live near them

By Refilwe Mochoari, Thabo Molelekwa & Motlatsi Mofokeng
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC
Politics
/ 18 March 2025

SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC

The South African Communist Party is among 192 political parties that had not met the deadline to register with the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
BHI Trust Ponzi fraud accused walk free — for now
Business
/ 17 March 2025

BHI Trust Ponzi fraud accused walk free — for now

The state has provisionally dropped charges against Michael Haldane and Sona Pillay but investors could seek private prosecution

By Lyse Comins
Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’
National
/ 17 March 2025

Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’

State witness Lourentia Lombaard continued her testimony on Monday, sharing chilling details in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial

By Des Erasmus
Climate change and infectious diseases: A looming global health crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 17 March 2025

Climate change and infectious diseases: A looming global health crisis

How extreme weather events are amplifying disease risks across the globe

By Sheree Bega
Solar and water tank adopters are forcing government to adapt or die
Opinion
/ 16 March 2025

Solar and water tank adopters are forcing government to adapt or die

People have installed solar panels and found other water sources, with some negative consequences

By Helen Grange
When revolving restaurants were the cool places to go
Opinion
/ 16 March 2025

When revolving restaurants were the cool places to go

In the 70s, it was disco and glamour, boho and bellbottoms, fondues and avocado Ritz – and twirling towers

By Ash Müller
Climate fight continues despite US withdrawal from just energy transition partnership
The Green Guardian
/ 16 March 2025

Climate fight continues despite US withdrawal from just energy transition partnership

The United States’s withdrawal from the just energy transition will not halt South Africa’s decarbonisation efforts, say climate experts

By Sheree Bega
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