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Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution
Business
/ 27 August 2024

Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution

KwaZulu-Natal economic development MEC Musa Zondi said the ‘crisis’ at the finance institution, which had its licence suspended last week, was being addressed with urgency

By Des Erasmus
Ramaphosa: Municipalities are ‘in the driving seat’ to decarbonise South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 26 August 2024

Ramaphosa: Municipalities are ‘in the driving seat’ to decarbonise South Africa

Electricity generated from fossil fuels accounts for most of South Africa’s carbon emissions, he said.

By Sheree Bega
State-owned enterprises to find new homes in line ministries
Politics
/ 26 August 2024

State-owned enterprises to find new homes in line ministries

The proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa is an apparent about-turn from earlier plans that would have seen state firms fall under the control of his office

By Mandisa Nyathi
Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms
Education
/ 26 August 2024

Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools

By Umamah Bakharia
KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order
National
/ 26 August 2024

KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order

The new DA MEC Martin Meyer said government would work with legitimate business forums, not violent groups pretending to be forums

By Lyse Comins
Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal
Business
/ 25 August 2024

Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal

The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.

By Lyse Comins
The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink
Opinion
/ 25 August 2024

The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink

The Constitution Amendment Bill divests the National Prosecuting Authority of its power to institute criminal proceedings regarding corruption and organised crime and instead vests these powers in the proposed anti-corruption commission

By Lauren Kohn and Theunis Roux
South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training
National
/ 25 August 2024

South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training

The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices

By Lyse Comins
Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress
Thought Leader
/ 24 August 2024

Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress

… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy

By Ozayr Patel
Johannesburg City Library could open its doors in six months
National
/ 24 August 2024

Johannesburg City Library could open its doors in six months

The city still needs to ensure the building is fire compliant before it can open its doors to the public

By Aarti Bhana
Garbage plan: Johannesburg’s planned waste incinerator sparks outrage
The Green Guardian
/ 24 August 2024

Garbage plan: Johannesburg’s planned waste incinerator sparks outrage

Environmental justice organisations and waste pickers say that burning rubbish will cause air pollution and take away livelihoods

By Sheree Bega
Eskom’s diesel costs reduced by more than R10 billion
National
/ 24 August 2024

Eskom’s diesel costs reduced by more than R10 billion

The power utility has achieve 150 consecutive days of without blackouts

By Anathi Madubela
Government pushes for controversial NHI through health compact, without business
Business
/ 24 August 2024

Government pushes for controversial NHI through health compact, without business

The debate about whether the National Health Insurance is workable has been rekindled after business and the private health sector refused to sign a health compact that tries to lock in support for the scheme

By Anathi Madubela
Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’

The president said it was essential to meet people and address problems with the delivery of service

By Mandisa Nyathi
Gender commission report highlights ‘critical deficiencies’ in Eastern Cape maternity, neonatal facilities
National
/ 23 August 2024

Gender commission report highlights ‘critical deficiencies’ in Eastern Cape maternity, neonatal facilities

Failures in infrastructure, maintenance and governance are contributing to maternal and neonatal deaths in the province

By Aarti Bhana
Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims

Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment

By Paddy Harper
EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit

Leaders say despite being ‘embarrassed’ by Julius Malema’s indirect ‘attack’ on him, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is determined to stay

By Mandisa Nyathi
Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?
Business
/ 22 August 2024

Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?

Experts say many young people get into the industry out of sheer desperation

By Anathi Madubela
‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister
Education
/ 22 August 2024

‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister

Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools

By Umamah Bakharia
Korner Talk: Manyi the political sex worker
Columns
/ 22 August 2024

Korner Talk: Manyi the political sex worker

The former EFF MP’s list of political parties is longer than self-proclaimed prophet Mboro’s dirty nails.

By Khaya Koko
Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back
Politics
/ 21 August 2024

Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back

The impeached judge and uMkhonto weSizwe party MP said he would turn to the high court to challenge his removal from the bench

By Emsie Ferreira
Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m
National
/ 21 August 2024

Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m

The city confirmed that repairs to Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly Bree, will now be completed in May 2025 instead of December this year

By Khaya Koko
Maersk to ship suspected toxic dust back to Europe
The Green Guardian
/ 21 August 2024

Maersk to ship suspected toxic dust back to Europe

The repatriation of the cargo from Southeast Asia to Albania has been called a ‘win’ for global environmental governance

By Sheree Bega
Beware fake information during elections, experts warn
National
/ 21 August 2024

Beware fake information during elections, experts warn

An analysis of fake news on social media platforms during the 2024 elections identified the concerning narrative that undermined the integrity of the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Lyse Comins
Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa

Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed

By Des Erasmus
Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead
Business
/ 20 August 2024

Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead

Prominent people such as Elon Musk, Johann Rupert and Leanne Manas have been victims on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, and so have primary school children.

By Lyse Comins
Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has reshuffled party roles after his deputy Floyd Shivambu went over to the MK party last week

By Mandisa Nyathi
Should SA force big drug makers to let others make insulin pens too?
Health
/ 20 August 2024

Should SA force big drug makers to let others make insulin pens too?

The pens are running out in public hospitals because of Novo Nordisk’s decision to stop supplying it to the health department

By Christina Pitt
Kenya government’s digital tyranny is working – for now
Africa
/ 19 August 2024

Kenya government’s digital tyranny is working – for now

With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons

By Odanga Madung and The Continent
Hlophe calls challenge to his JSC appointment racist
National
/ 19 August 2024

Hlophe calls challenge to his JSC appointment racist

The former judge said he plans to use his position at the Judicial Service Commission to pursue the transformation of the judiciary

By Emsie Ferreira
Government says mpox is under control but cites Covid-19 pandemic in urging caution
National
/ 19 August 2024

Government says mpox is under control but cites Covid-19 pandemic in urging caution

President Cyril Ramaphosa said it was about the rapid spread of the disease across the continent, which reflected a ‘concerning shift in the epidemiological pattern’

By Umamah Bakharia
‘Silent predators’ in the energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 19 August 2024

‘Silent predators’ in the energy transition

Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans

By Oscar Nkala
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