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Budget impasse down to the wire
Politics
/ 7 March 2025

Budget impasse down to the wire

Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink

By Emsie Ferreira and Aarti Bhana
Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10

The Ukrainian president’s visit is announced as Europe rallies after Washington cuts support

By Emsie Ferreira
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection
National
/ 6 March 2025

‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection

Angry residents of Middelpos informal settlement heckled and swore at the mother of missing child Joslin Smith

By Des Erasmus
ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero

The South African Municipal Workers Union said it would not march but would ask for a meeting with the president when he visited the city

By Lunga Mzangwe
Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence

The political heavyweight says corrupt officials and factionalists would be the first to go

By Mandisa Nyathi
Joslin Smith: Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use
National
/ 5 March 2025

Joslin Smith: Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use

Two of the accused have alleged being assaulted and tortured and also detailed smoking tik on the day of Joslin’s disappearance

By Des Erasmus
SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi

Discussions about financial incentives for crucial information are ongoing but protections for whistleblowers must also be strengthened

By Des Erasmus
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa

Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause

By Emsie Ferreira
Cabinet says it has reached an agreement on budget
Business
/ 4 March 2025

Cabinet says it has reached an agreement on budget

The finance minister now has to choose from several options presented by a task team to draw up a budget

By Mandisa Nyathi
Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase
Politics
/ 4 March 2025

Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase

The Democratic Alliance has suggested cutting government budgets for advertising, travel and catering, and a freeze on hiring for non-essential positions to make up the budget shortfall

By Lunga Mzangwe
Accused in Joshlin Smith case plead not guilty to kidnapping, trafficking as trial begins
National
/ 3 March 2025

Accused in Joshlin Smith case plead not guilty to kidnapping, trafficking as trial begins

The first witness said Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, did not seem ‘worried’ when she was reporting her missing child

By Aarti Bhana
Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group
Politics
/ 3 March 2025

Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group

An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

By Des Erasmus
Court blocks former Lottery official from receiving money after sale of his luxury home
National
/ 3 March 2025

Court blocks former Lottery official from receiving money after sale of his luxury home

The house and other properties of William Huma were paid for with lottery money

By Raymond Joseph
BlackBrick’s aparthotels embrace key nodes in South Africa
Opinion
/ 2 March 2025

BlackBrick’s aparthotels embrace key nodes in South Africa

The target market is people who live and work in different cities and digital nomads who want comfort

By Ash Müller
Young South Africans’ goal is this English football team
Sport
/ 2 March 2025

Young South Africans’ goal is this English football team

The British Football Academy in Pinetown is paving the way for local players to be seen on the international stage as they may have a shot at playing for Queens Park Rangers

By Lyse Comins
Trapped in an extreme world
Opinion
/ 1 March 2025

Trapped in an extreme world

The real Slim Shady of the M&G newsroom is surprised to find even Trump is just imitating – or so his younger colleagues reckon

By Christian Stephen
Competition Commission finding back media’s fight for reliable information
Opinion
/ 28 February 2025

Competition Commission finding back media’s fight for reliable information

The inquiry’s findings on Google and other platforms is not only about unfair competition

By William Bird
US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down

Dana Brown is leaving not only the mission, but the foreign service, sources said

By Emsie Ferreira
Extreme weather: How SA’s major cities try to build resilience
The Green Guardian
/ 28 February 2025

Extreme weather: How SA’s major cities try to build resilience

Blocked waterways, settlements in flood plains, alien vegetation and other factors exacerbate the issue

By Lyse Comins and Sheree Bega
ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined

Internal strife is brewing in the ANC’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with members claiming that the recent reshuffle is weighted in favour of Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Cabinet invokes Public Finance Management Act to justify historic budget delay
Politics
/ 27 February 2025

Cabinet invokes Public Finance Management Act to justify historic budget delay

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavhenini said the postponement was necessary to address funding challenges within a constrained fiscal environment

By Mandisa Nyathi
‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt
Politics
/ 27 February 2025

‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt

Some members believe the chief whip is out of his depth, which has left the EFF’s Julius Malema dominating as the voice of the opposition

By Lunga Mzangwe
Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership

Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable

Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts

By Emsie Ferreira
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told

The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges

By Des Erasmus
‘Mammoth task’ ahead, says Mbalula of reconfigured ANC in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

‘Mammoth task’ ahead, says Mbalula of reconfigured ANC in KwaZulu-Natal

Outspoken secretary Bheki Mtolo has been kept on the books as the convenor of policy, planning and monitoring

By Mandisa Nyathi
Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans

They criticised the Gauteng premier’s water and electricity solutions as misguided

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party won’t ‘tiptoe’ against ill-discipline, Shivambu warns members
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

MK party won’t ‘tiptoe’ against ill-discipline, Shivambu warns members

The secretary general spoke about a fortnight after MK leader Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla had to apologise after insulting him on social media

By Lunga Mzangwe
Google must pay SA media up to R500 million, says Competition Commission
National
/ 24 February 2025

Google must pay SA media up to R500 million, says Competition Commission

The tech giant and social media platforms Facebook, YouTube, X and TikTok must also make changes to improve access to news and advertising revenue

By Lyse Comins
Climate change, industrialised farming methods threatens Africa’s grasslands and livelihoods
The Green Guardian
/ 24 February 2025

Climate change, industrialised farming methods threatens Africa’s grasslands and livelihoods

The reseeding of African grasslands with multispecies can boost forage quality and quantity while addressing soil degradation

By Sheree Bega
Sudan: A poisoned palace in a violent stalemate
Africa
/ 24 February 2025

Sudan: A poisoned palace in a violent stalemate

Despite dramatic shifts in the frontlines, neither side is anywhere near the ‘total military victory’ wanted by Sudan’s warring generals.

By Lydia Namubiru, The Continent
A national dialogue must be people-centred for SA to thrive
Thought Leader
/ 24 February 2025

A national dialogue must be people-centred for SA to thrive

We all have the obligation to participate publicly because it is our collective responsibility to advance South Africa Inc.

By Klaus Kotze
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