Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
Conditions were ‘atrocious’ and ‘appalling’
No matter which of the candidates wins the presidential race, US foreign policy is unlikely to change radically
Interventions are needed to address demand in destination countries in East Asia, Democratic Alliance says
The children’s mother filed a complaint against the Old Mutual Wealth Retirement Annuity Fund after it declined a claim
Despite an admirable showing at the Olympic games, McKenzie sets his sights on 2028 and apologises to the athletes
The rise of hung councils has required amendments to the Municipal Structures Act to improve stability and governance
Every corner tells a story in this novel exploring themes of identity, power and personal ambition
In his acceptance speech Morero said the numerous leadership changes in the city since the ANC first lost control of it in 2026 were disruptive and could not continue
Opposition groups have hailed the decision as a ‘victory for democracy’
The Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga points to rampant crime and unclear policies as major hurdles to investment and creating jobs
Evidence suggests that the ANC in Joburg knew about leaders’ ‘capture’ of the city’s entities
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A ship, possibly carrying hazardous dust, failed to dock in Cape Town before switching off its location transmission
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Shivambu has allegedly been looking for a new political home for some time, and is said to have approached the ANC, but was rejected
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The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power
The Democratic Alliance insists that crucial SOEs such as Eskom should report to related ministries for better accountability
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The move is aimed at helping South Africa get off the Financial Action Task Force grey list and the prosecute state capture cases
Rodgers, the new finance MEC, said he would cut subsistence and travel by 25%. In the last financial year, under the ANC, R1 billion was spent on S&T
The African Centres for Disease Control said so far in 2024, 13 countries had confirmed 2 863 cases and 517 deaths from the viral disease
With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market
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Amad believes that because he is the party leader in Gauteng and that he made space for Gwamanda to be mayor, he should be considered for a position in the mayoral committee
The public works minister visited several notorious structures across the city, as well as the Durban magistrate’s court, which requires a major upgrade
Joblessness increased for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its highest level in two years
The ban on South Africa produce is contrary to international rules of trade, economists said
The international ministry is considering its options in the multilateral sphere to push for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Tutuka, Kendal and Kriel coal-fired power stations have emerged as stars, the electricity and energy minister said.
The employment will be driven by renewable energy, agriculture and sustainable development, with significant job growth in key sectors
Efforts to reopen VBS as a commercial entity are ongoing, with a focus on regulatory oversight to prevent past mismanagement and corruption
Shoppers have had a rough time navigating online purchasing, which is rife with ‘deceptive practices’
The South African clothing industry bemoans injustice as the Reserve Bank loses R3.5 billion as a result of lower duties on imported products
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The rodents’ population is increasing and, as their usual food sources become scarce, they are feeding on vulnerable species such as the wandering albatross
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The music sector is rife with discrimination and harassment, making it difficult for women