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MK party set to test electoral gains in 23 by-elections next week
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

MK party set to test electoral gains in 23 by-elections next week

The battered Economic Freedom Fighters has not fielded candidates for any Durban by-elections

By Paddy Harper
UPDATE – Gwede Mantashe and ANC leadership in North West blamed for loss of a ward to MK party
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

UPDATE – Gwede Mantashe and ANC leadership in North West blamed for loss of a ward to MK party

Sources in the province have warned that this might be replicated in other areas

By Lunga Mzangwe
Western Cape high court reserves judgment in expelled MK party MPs’ battle for reinstatement
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

Western Cape high court reserves judgment in expelled MK party MPs’ battle for reinstatement

The court on Tuesday heard the case in which the 10 fired legislators sought an interim interdict to prevent the swearing-in of their replacements

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa ‘torn apart’ by extortionists, MPs say during debate
National
/ 3 September 2024

South Africa ‘torn apart’ by extortionists, MPs say during debate

The problem started with the ‘construction mafia’ and now pervades the private sphere and most business sectors

By Lyse Comins
Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC
National
/ 3 September 2024

Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC

The retired judge has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence

By Des Erasmus
SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA
Politics
/ 3 September 2024

SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA

Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process

By Paddy Harper
Tshwane power shift: ActionSA poised for mayoral position, ANC gets speaker in deal to oust DA
Politics
/ 3 September 2024

Tshwane power shift: ActionSA poised for mayoral position, ANC gets speaker in deal to oust DA

It is still not clear exactly who ActionSA will field as its preferred candidate

By Lunga Mzangwe
South Africans must embrace drinking treated sewage water or risk severe shortages
National
/ 3 September 2024

South Africans must embrace drinking treated sewage water or risk severe shortages

Failing infrastructure and increased demand means Gauteng residents may soon have to rely on treated sewage to quench their thirst

By Sheree Bega
ANC’s Bheki Mtolo apologises about Nehawu slur, alliance partners paper over GNU cracks
Politics
/ 2 September 2024

ANC’s Bheki Mtolo apologises about Nehawu slur, alliance partners paper over GNU cracks

Fikile Mbalula said differing views about unity government members were fine, but ‘personal attacks and labelling’ were not

By Paddy Harper
Transnet reports R7.3 billion loss amid Natref litigation and operational ‘challenges’
National
/ 2 September 2024

Transnet reports R7.3 billion loss amid Natref litigation and operational ‘challenges’

Total and Sasol litigation has ballooned the logistics operators’ losses, but executives have set a target for profit in 2024/5

By Lyse Comins
Petrol price set to drop by 92 cents from Wednesday
National
/ 2 September 2024

Petrol price set to drop by 92 cents from Wednesday

This is the fourth consecutive monthly decrease in petrol prices

By Anathi Madubela
Race against time to update 3.9 million prepaid electricity meters
National
/ 2 September 2024

Race against time to update 3.9 million prepaid electricity meters

Any meter that is not upgraded by 8:15pm on 24 November will only continue to disperse electricity until the existing credit is depleted

By Anathi Madubela
Internal conflict stalls Durban metro police takeover of eThekwini’s lucrative CCTV network
National
/ 2 September 2024

Internal conflict stalls Durban metro police takeover of eThekwini’s lucrative CCTV network

Metro police head Sibonelo Mchunu is ready for his staff to man the network, but sources say the R100 million a year installation and maintenance contracts are too sweet to let go

By Des Erasmus
The British Empire’s impact on Ireland’s Great Hunger
Opinion
/ 1 September 2024

The British Empire’s impact on Ireland’s Great Hunger

Drew Forrest looks at the role of Victorian laissez-faire in the terrible Irish famine

By Drew Forrest
Growing the digital platforms sector could boost the economy significantly, study shows
Business
/ 31 August 2024

Growing the digital platforms sector could boost the economy significantly, study shows

The study published by Naspers says problems with infrastructure, access, costs and regulations are slowing South Africa’s progress towards digital transformation

By Aarti Bhana
The media has failed Gaza — journalist Youmna El Sayed says
World
/ 31 August 2024

The media has failed Gaza — journalist Youmna El Sayed says

After months of reporting on Israel’s war against Palestine, a mother of four young children was forced to flee to Egypt with her family

By Hasina Kathrada
Police crime statistics: Spike in murders of women and children
Crime
/ 30 August 2024

Police crime statistics: Spike in murders of women and children

The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise

By Lyse Comins
Drought and warming a threat to endangered Western Cape vygie
The Green Guardian
/ 30 August 2024

Drought and warming a threat to endangered Western Cape vygie

Grazing and plant poaching are also factors leading to the rare Prince Albert vygie dwindling, researchers said

By Sheree Bega
EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party
Politics
/ 30 August 2024

EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party

The Economic Freedom Fighters once used the same tactic against the ANC after Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu left the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
In South Africa, women are always afraid of attacks
National
/ 30 August 2024

In South Africa, women are always afraid of attacks

Some women spoke to the Mail & Guardian about frequently looking over their shoulder in fear of danger.

By Lyse Comins, Ozayr Patel, Aarti Bhana and Umamah Bakharia
Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer
Article
/ 29 August 2024

Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer

The state had pleaded with Judge Nkosinathi Chili to dismiss the application and set a trial date in the arms deal corruption case against the former president

By Emsie Ferreira
Fourteen ANC North West leaders, party members allegedly earmarked for municipal posts
Politics
/ 29 August 2024

Fourteen ANC North West leaders, party members allegedly earmarked for municipal posts

A regional spokesperson said the party was worried about such unethical practices irrespective of whether the allegations were true or false

By Lunga Mzangwe
IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference
Politics
/ 29 August 2024

IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference

Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli

By Mandisa Nyathi
How Wall Street profits from African debt and resource extraction
Africa
/ 29 August 2024

How Wall Street profits from African debt and resource extraction

Companies owned by global investment firms mine Africa and take the profits. Cash-strapped governments then borrow from the same firms at high interest

By Jaume Portell Caño and Lydia Namubiru, The Continent
Eskom’s unaffordable tariff hikes need a review
Opinion
/ 29 August 2024

Eskom’s unaffordable tariff hikes need a review

Massive proposed electricity price increases will leave many South Africans having to choose between buying food or having power

By Ozayr Patel
South Africa’s gender pay gap leaves women behind
Business
/ 28 August 2024

South Africa’s gender pay gap leaves women behind

Just 3% of chief executives of JSE-listed companies are female

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations
Politics
/ 28 August 2024

Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations

Thembi Simelane has come under scrutiny for taking a loan from a company embroiled in the scandal that triggered the bank’s collapse

By Emsie Ferreira and Aarti Bhana
Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group
National
/ 28 August 2024

Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group

A report by the Tears Foundation has highlighted that women don’t report cases to the police and call for help from work, emphasising the need for personal, confidential services

By Lyse Comins
UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2024

UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 

Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations

By Sheree Bega
‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser
Africa
/ 27 August 2024

‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser

US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results

By Umamah Bakharia
South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy
Business
/ 27 August 2024

South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

By Aarti Bhana
Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings
Government News
/ 27 August 2024

Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings

The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit violence, murder and extortion

By Lyse Comins
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