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Urban water crisis deepens as poor infrastructure, shortages and unpaid bills take a toll
National
/ 18 October 2024

Urban water crisis deepens as poor infrastructure, shortages and unpaid bills take a toll

Maintaining infrastructure, fixing leaks and better information sharing are the first crucial steps to fixing the mess

By Sheree Bega, Lyse Comins and Ozayr Patel
ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA
Politics
/ 18 October 2024

ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA

Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes

By Emsie Ferreira, Paddy Harper, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Lesufi allegedly buried forensic report into R273 million school uniform corruption
Politics
/ 18 October 2024

Lesufi allegedly buried forensic report into R273 million school uniform corruption

The premier said he had released the report into the matter, but would not say when or where

By Khaya Koko
Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza
World
/ 17 October 2024

Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza

US President Joe Biden said Sinwar’s death marked “a good day” for Israel, America, and the world

By Jay Deshmukh and David Stout
Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first
Politics
/ 17 October 2024

Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first

The government of national unity has betrayed the trust of South African citizens, according to the uMkhonto weSizwe deputy president

By Mandisa Nyathi
Household food insecurity rises as prices and personal debt soar
National
/ 17 October 2024

Household food insecurity rises as prices and personal debt soar

One in four children in poor households are hungry and stunted

By Lyse Comins
Mabindla-Boqwana ‘comes home’ to heal troubled Western Cape high court
National
/ 17 October 2024

Mabindla-Boqwana ‘comes home’ to heal troubled Western Cape high court

The respected appellate court judge has a plan to create an atmosphere of trust and transparency in the division

By Emsie Ferreira
NPA claims Pule Mabe and wife shared spoils of ‘fraudulent’ R27million tender
Crime
/ 17 October 2024

NPA claims Pule Mabe and wife shared spoils of ‘fraudulent’ R27million tender

The senior ANC member allegedly controlled the bank account of the catering company that received the lucrative vehicle supply contract

By Khaya Koko
Study finds that negative media stereotypes drain African economies
Africa
/ 16 October 2024

Study finds that negative media stereotypes drain African economies

Adverse and biased narratives about the continent inflate perceptions of risk, leading to unjustifiably high borrowing costs

By Aarti Bhana
Pule Mabe says he will plead not guilty in R27m tender fraud case
Crime
/ 16 October 2024

Pule Mabe says he will plead not guilty in R27m tender fraud case

Mabe conceded that he may lose his NEC position due to the ANC’s step-aside resolution

By Khaya Koko
Busisiwe Mkhwebane latest high profile member to resign from EFF
Politics
/ 16 October 2024

Busisiwe Mkhwebane latest high profile member to resign from EFF

The former public protector has also resigned from the National Assembly

By Paddy Harper
EFF to address factionalism and electoral decline at December conference
Politics
/ 16 October 2024

EFF to address factionalism and electoral decline at December conference

The party said it acknowledges the need for reform as it gears up for the 2026 local government elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
Lottery spent R1.5million on ‘lawfare’ to try stop Patel’s anti-corruption battle
National
/ 15 October 2024

Lottery spent R1.5million on ‘lawfare’ to try stop Patel’s anti-corruption battle

The litigation was part of a fightback campaign by the National Lotteries Commission’s previous board and management

By Raymond Joseph
Ramaphosa asks South Africans to rekindle their ‘love’ for ANC
Politics
/ 15 October 2024

Ramaphosa asks South Africans to rekindle their ‘love’ for ANC

The president said he believed citizens were still enamoured with the party but that it had work to do regarding renewal and rebuilding

By Lunga Mzangwe
JSC selects Mabindla-Boqwana to head ‘notoriously troubled’ Western Cape court division
National
/ 15 October 2024

JSC selects Mabindla-Boqwana to head ‘notoriously troubled’ Western Cape court division

The commission selected an outsider over five local candidates to steady a division long headed by John Hlophe

By Emsie Ferreira
Cabinet ‘clearing house’ will meet this week to resolve GNU partner disputes
Politics
/ 15 October 2024

Cabinet ‘clearing house’ will meet this week to resolve GNU partner disputes

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the dispute resolution committee

By Lunga Mzangwe and Paddy Harper
South Africa condemns Israel’s incursion into Lebanon
National
/ 14 October 2024

South Africa condemns Israel’s incursion into Lebanon

The global community cannot remain indifferent to the violation of international law, Dirco said

By Emsie Ferreira
Goliath defends WCape high court and herself amid JSC criticism
National
/ 14 October 2024

Goliath defends WCape high court and herself amid JSC criticism

The commission is interviewing candidates to replace John Hlophe as judge president of a division long riven with tension

By Emsie Ferreira
IEC seeks dismissal of ‘vexatious’ MK party challenge to May election outcome
National
/ 14 October 2024

IEC seeks dismissal of ‘vexatious’ MK party challenge to May election outcome

The electoral body says the court must first rule on outstanding issues relating to the case that Jacob Zuma’s party withdrew

By Paddy Harper
GNU is key to securing global goodwill and investment, says Lamola
Politics
/ 14 October 2024

GNU is key to securing global goodwill and investment, says Lamola

South Africa cannot squander the positive sentiment the governing coalition has garnered around the world, the minister said

By Emsie Ferreira
New book reignites Rick Turner’s radical democratic ideas and legacy
Opinion
/ 13 October 2024

New book reignites Rick Turner’s radical democratic ideas and legacy

A new publication sustains the discussion of the ideas of a creative and courageous radical for a new generation

By Richard Pithouse
Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years
The Green Guardian
/ 13 October 2024

Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years

South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity

By Sheree Bega
‘We have lost a leader and compatriot’ – Ramaphosa on Tito Mboweni’s death
Politics
/ 13 October 2024

‘We have lost a leader and compatriot’ – Ramaphosa on Tito Mboweni’s death

Ramaphosa extended his condolences to Mboweni’s family and friends, calling the news “a shock”

By Mandisa Nyathi
Two-pot a R4bn bonanza for Sars
Business
/ 13 October 2024

Two-pot a R4bn bonanza for Sars

Many South Africans are relying on the new two-pot retirement system for immediate financial relief

By Anathi Madubela
The anatomy of a genocide: Gaza one year later
Opinion
/ 12 October 2024

The anatomy of a genocide: Gaza one year later

Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders

By Alvin Botes
Hard truths in Hamburg hit home
Thought Leader
/ 12 October 2024

Hard truths in Hamburg hit home

Among the truths is that most of the 17 sustainable development goals adopted by UN member states are doomed to fail

By Luke Feltham
EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga
Politics
/ 12 October 2024

EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga

The former EFF Limpopo chairperson claims the assembly is engineered to benefit powerful insiders and questioned the party’s commitment to democracy

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC removes Obed Bapela from NEC position over his Morocco trip
Politics
/ 12 October 2024

ANC removes Obed Bapela from NEC position over his Morocco trip

The party veteran has been ousted after he contradicted the ANC’s position on Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahar

By Mandisa Nyathi
It’s bluff-calling week as Tshwane gets a new mayor – again
Columns
/ 12 October 2024

It’s bluff-calling week as Tshwane gets a new mayor – again

Parties that swore to oust ANC are keeping it in power – and JSC interviews went ahead

By Paddy Harper
MK party unveils its first constitution to “strengthen discipline”
Politics
/ 11 October 2024

MK party unveils its first constitution to “strengthen discipline”

The Jacob Zuma-led party will have structures similar to those of the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters, but will not hold conferences to elect new leaders

By Mandisa Nyathi
JSC gets on with its work as Hlophe storm blows over
Politics
/ 11 October 2024

JSC gets on with its work as Hlophe storm blows over

The commission has kept up a brisk pace in marathon interviews where there has been less politics and more judicial philosophy

By Emsie Ferreira
ATM ‘will pursue all legal avenues’ over the Phala Phala scandal
Politics
/ 11 October 2024

ATM ‘will pursue all legal avenues’ over the Phala Phala scandal

The National Prosecuting Authority says Ramaphosa is off the Phala Phala hook

By Paddy Harper
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