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The beef with climate change
The Green Guardian
/ 5 October 2024

The beef with climate change

Beef cattle emit a large amount of methane, especially those grazed extensively, but the total from poor cattle owners is lower than that of top earners

By Sheree Bega
MK Party reinstates challenge to the outcome of the 29 May elections
Politics
/ 4 October 2024

MK Party reinstates challenge to the outcome of the 29 May elections

The party wants the results set aside and a fresh poll to be held

By Paddy Harper
Willies Mchunu ditches ANC over government of national unity
Politics
/ 4 October 2024

Willies Mchunu ditches ANC over government of national unity

In his resignation letter he expressed his concerns about the party’s political direction, saying he no longer felt comfortable with it

By Mandisa Nyathi
The politicians are playing political snakes and ladders in the metros as Mzansi’s taps run dry
Columns
/ 4 October 2024

The politicians are playing political snakes and ladders in the metros as Mzansi’s taps run dry

Our political class should be fixing potholes instead of playing musical chairs in council chambers

By Paddy Harper
GNU is still in need of a ‘safety net’
Politics
/ 4 October 2024

GNU is still in need of a ‘safety net’

No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy

By Emsie Ferreira, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Israel has angry football fans to blame
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Israel has angry football fans to blame

Supporters of Arsenal and Manchester United started the wave that has seen the country lose its grip on the dominant narrative

By Donovan E Williams
Ferrets: Adorable companions or ecological threats in South Africa?
The Green Guardian
/ 3 October 2024

Ferrets: Adorable companions or ecological threats in South Africa?

CapeNature warns against ferret ownership after concerns about a growing environmental threat

By Sheree Bega
Courts temporarily halted Shell’s exploration but fracking in Karoo gets Mantashe’s nod
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Courts temporarily halted Shell’s exploration but fracking in Karoo gets Mantashe’s nod

The mineral and petroleum resources minister has commissioned a seismic survey for oil and gas in the Karoo Basin

By Sanele Khakhu
Copper driving mergers and acquisitions in SA mining sector, report finds
Business
/ 3 October 2024

Copper driving mergers and acquisitions in SA mining sector, report finds

The PwC report said the global pursuit of a just energy transition and the need for consolidation were reshaping the landscape of the local industry

By Umamah Bakharia
Lay off Libbok. Instead, do what Rassie did and get behind the player
Columns
/ 2 October 2024

Lay off Libbok. Instead, do what Rassie did and get behind the player

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus didn’t let social media get in his way in selecting Manie Libbok as he produced an eye-catching display against Argentina

By Ozayr Patel
ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way
Politics
/ 2 October 2024

ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way

Ekurhuleni’s ANC plans to exclude the Economic Freedom Fighters and bring in the Democratic Alliance, plus Patriotic Alliance and ActionSA

By Mandisa Nyathi
Judicial Service Commission interviews will test new Chief Justice Mandisa Maya
National
/ 2 October 2024

Judicial Service Commission interviews will test new Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

The furore around impeached judge John Hlophe’s appointment to the JSC will politicise the first interviews since her appointment

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC hits back at DA claims it is split over ousting of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

ANC hits back at DA claims it is split over ousting of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

ANC insiders insist Lesufi played no part in removing the Democratic Alliance’s Brink from his position last week

By Lunga Mzangwe
Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says
National
/ 1 October 2024

Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says

The report by the Commission for Gender Equality found that universities were reluctant to review their sexual harassment policies

By Umamah Bakharia
Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship

Unlike the ousted Tshwane mayor, the DA ditched former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse like Ultra Mel custard on a Skhothane teenager’s Carvela shoes

By Khaya Koko
Decision on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, VBS more than a disciplinary matter, presidency says
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

Decision on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, VBS more than a disciplinary matter, presidency says

Ramaphosa needs time to consider the matter because it involves the minister, which may affect the cabinet, his office stressed

By Emsie Ferreira
‘We are no VBS,’ says Ithala Bank chief executive Thulani Vilakazi
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

‘We are no VBS,’ says Ithala Bank chief executive Thulani Vilakazi

The KwaZulu-Natal state-owned bank is working to overcome its regulatory and legislative issues

By Paddy Harper
Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink
Politics
/ 30 September 2024

Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink

The ANC deputy secretary general has rebuffed Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille’s demand that the ousted Tshwane mayor be reinstated

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector
Business
/ 30 September 2024

South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector

Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities

By Aarti Bhana
SA Breweries warns that inflated tax threatens jobs, local growth
Business
/ 30 September 2024

SA Breweries warns that inflated tax threatens jobs, local growth

The industry wants excise tax relief amid declining sales and economic strain

By Anathi Madubela
Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook
Politics
/ 30 September 2024

Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook

Only 5% of entities, departments and municipalities have initiated blacklisting for offenders

By Paddy Harper
Africa faces urgent need for sustainable cooling as temperatures soar
The Green Guardian
/ 29 September 2024

Africa faces urgent need for sustainable cooling as temperatures soar

Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning

By Ozayr Patel
Death toll rises to 18 after Lusikisiki mass shootings as police hunt gunmen
Crime
/ 29 September 2024

Death toll rises to 18 after Lusikisiki mass shootings as police hunt gunmen

Four women, one man and a two-month-old baby survived the shootings, which took place in the same street

By MG Reporter
Western Cape has lowest HIV prevalence in SA, but youth infections are rising
Health
/ 29 September 2024

Western Cape has lowest HIV prevalence in SA, but youth infections are rising

The HSRC also found that male circumcision rates had declined in the province, dropping from 52% in 2017 to 50.9% in 2022

By MG Reporter
Experts warn that AI growth is outpacing legislation
National
/ 29 September 2024

Experts warn that AI growth is outpacing legislation

From deepfake content to fancy filters, social media posts are increasingly being altered by AI

By Lyse Comins
Springboks dominate Argentina 48-7 to win Rugby Championship
Sport
/ 28 September 2024

Springboks dominate Argentina 48-7 to win Rugby Championship

Eben Etzebeth is now the most-capped Springbok, with 128 Test appearances

By Afp
Kenya’s Whistleblower Protection Bill aims to tackle fear of reporting corruption
Africa
/ 28 September 2024

Kenya’s Whistleblower Protection Bill aims to tackle fear of reporting corruption

Whistleblowers in Kenya have faced retaliation, social victimisation, and intimidation, often being targeted for disclosing information without formal procedures

By Gedion Onyango
Gauteng teacher wins case against police minister after unlawful arrest, detention
Crime
/ 28 September 2024

Gauteng teacher wins case against police minister after unlawful arrest, detention

Police were unaware of the law and a national instruction that gives them discretion in dealing with domestic violence arrests

By Tania Broughton
Kumi Naidoo appointed president of global initiative to phase out fossil fuels
The Green Guardian
/ 28 September 2024

Kumi Naidoo appointed president of global initiative to phase out fossil fuels

Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future

By Ozayr Patel
So far so good as Ramaphosa’s GNU nears the 100 day mark
Columns
/ 27 September 2024

So far so good as Ramaphosa’s GNU nears the 100 day mark

Cyril’s away game can’t be faulted, like Mikel Arteta’s 2024 Arsenal, but with no red cards

By Paddy Harper
High court interdict bars Hlophe from taking up seat at Judicial Service Commission
Politics
/ 27 September 2024

High court interdict bars Hlophe from taking up seat at Judicial Service Commission

It was granted pending the hearing of three applications for review of the decision by MPs to appoint the former judge to the same commission that urged his impeachment

By Emsie Ferreira
Swindler Howard Mashaba hijacks a state building
National
/ 27 September 2024

Swindler Howard Mashaba hijacks a state building

The public works minister allegedly knew the convicted fraudster had demolished government property in Limpopo and built a hotel

By Khaya Koko
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