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SAPS uncertain about members’ firearm competency but confident in new crime-fighting tech
National
/ 13 November 2024

SAPS uncertain about members’ firearm competency but confident in new crime-fighting tech

The police service is big on plans but short on detail, including costs, when talking about how artificial intelligence and other new technologies can reduce crime

By Des Erasmus
EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command
Politics
/ 13 November 2024

EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command

Mpofu is likely to continue with his legal work, including representing Jacob Zuma in the arms deal case, which would prevent him from being an MP

By Lunga Mzangwe
IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge
Politics
/ 13 November 2024

IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge

Vusi Mhlongo has been charged with bringing the Moses Kotane Research Institute into disrepute

By Paddy Harper
Lamola calls for calm in Mozambique ahead of SADC summit
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Lamola calls for calm in Mozambique ahead of SADC summit

South Africa was always concerned that strife in a neighbouring country could spill over to its soil, the international relations minister said

By Emsie Ferreira
Financial watchdog warns investors: Banxso is not ‘in the clear’
Business
/ 12 November 2024

Financial watchdog warns investors: Banxso is not ‘in the clear’

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has said the online trading platform’s licence remains withdrawn despite a recent court ruling

By Lyse Comins
There is no water crisis, says Pemmy Majodina, just use it wisely
National
/ 12 November 2024

There is no water crisis, says Pemmy Majodina, just use it wisely

The minister’s statements come a day after the constitutional court said it was working remotely because of unreliable water supply

By Des Erasmus
Rand Water reveals 2.5 billion litres of water is lost daily by Gauteng municipalities
National
/ 12 November 2024

Rand Water reveals 2.5 billion litres of water is lost daily by Gauteng municipalities

With the City of Johannesburg losing 40% of its water, the government has advised residents to get tanks and capture rain water to ease the burden

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt

The former public protector has asked the court for leave to challenge the dismissal of a moot appeal and to rebuke judges for criticism of Dali Mpofu

By Emsie Ferreira
Investors to pump R70.8 billion into KwaZulu-Natal
National
/ 11 November 2024

Investors to pump R70.8 billion into KwaZulu-Natal

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has invited new investors to take advantage of opportunities in the ‘rising’ province

By Lyse Comins
Sanco in KwaZulu-Natal cuts ties with province’s ‘arrogant’ ANC
Politics
/ 11 November 2024

Sanco in KwaZulu-Natal cuts ties with province’s ‘arrogant’ ANC

The civic organisation says the ANC’s relationship with itself, labour federation Cosatu and the South African Communist Party is ‘fake’

By Paddy Harper
Withdrawing SRD grant could save R36bn, but economists say it is here to stay
Business
/ 11 November 2024

Withdrawing SRD grant could save R36bn, but economists say it is here to stay

The grant budget is to be cut by R20 billion but it is unclear how the numbers will add up

By Anathi Madubela
BHI Trust victims fear fraud cases are closed
Business
/ 11 November 2024

BHI Trust victims fear fraud cases are closed

Some of the investors who sunk millions into the pyramid scheme have been told that the fraud cases they opened have been closed

By Lyse Comins
OPINION | Samancor and the dark side of foreign investment
National
/ 10 November 2024

OPINION | Samancor and the dark side of foreign investment

The Samancor Chrome case shows how ‘investor-friendly’ policy has allowed corporate plunder to the detriment of long-term development

By Chloé van Biljon and Jaco Oelofsen
The mayor-go-round must stop
Opinion
/ 10 November 2024

The mayor-go-round must stop

The government of national unity is working at a national level, but the same cannot be said about municipal coalition governments

By Ian Siebörger
Floyd Shivambu appointed MK party secretary general
Politics
/ 10 November 2024

Floyd Shivambu appointed MK party secretary general

The party’s president, Jacob Zuma, said he had ‘full confidence’ in Shivambu

By MG Reporter
Civil society coalition wants heads to roll over Terbufos deaths
National
/ 10 November 2024

Civil society coalition wants heads to roll over Terbufos deaths

Inadequate controls on hazardous chemicals contributed to the death of the six children in Soweto

By Sheree Bega
Facelift for mansion owned by ‘Wonga coup’ plotter Thatcher and Gupta state capture fugitives
Opinion
/ 9 November 2024

Facelift for mansion owned by ‘Wonga coup’ plotter Thatcher and Gupta state capture fugitives

A British business person is keeping the skeleton of the dilapidated R20 million Upper Constantia house, but has to replace the roof and the interior

By Ash Müller
How a desert garden is saving the Northern Cape’s endangered plants
The Green Guardian
/ 9 November 2024

How a desert garden is saving the Northern Cape’s endangered plants

Endangered succulents in the Richtersveld have been given a lifeline from poaching, mining, overgrazing, and climate change

By Liezl Human
Corporate taxpayers frustrated with Sars over delays, aggressive penalties
Business
/ 9 November 2024

Corporate taxpayers frustrated with Sars over delays, aggressive penalties

Half of the participants in the Taxing Times survey still find compliance with tax obligations difficult

By Des Erasmus
ANC intensifies renewal drive as it fights to win back KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 9 November 2024

ANC intensifies renewal drive as it fights to win back KwaZulu-Natal

The party has vowed to regain the support it lost to former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party in the May election

By Clive Ndou
Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party
Politics
/ 8 November 2024

Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party

During an in-house podcast interview, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader said he had been surprised by the suggestion

By Mandisa Nyathi
Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings
National
/ 8 November 2024

Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings

The minister says if state properties bring in funds, it will give the department more money to maintain and build schools, hospitals and other infrastructure

By Lyse Comins
How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?
Business
/ 8 November 2024

How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?

Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise

By Lyse Comins
City Power, COJ slam Eskom for threatening to pull the plug over R4.9bn in arrears
National
/ 8 November 2024

City Power, COJ slam Eskom for threatening to pull the plug over R4.9bn in arrears

The city says it is in dispute with Eskom over more than R3.4 billion in overbilling

By Des Erasmus
Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus
Politics
/ 8 November 2024

Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus

The EFF is rethinking its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party, with accusations of destabilisation after mass resignations

By Mandisa Nyathi
Thembi Simelane: Police can’t behave like they are at a picnic when dealing with criminals
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

Thembi Simelane: Police can’t behave like they are at a picnic when dealing with criminals

There have been frequent reports of police in KZN being involved in gun battles with armed suspects

By Lunga Mzangwe
Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2024

Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize

Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future

By Sheree Bega
SA closes Lebombo border again as unrest in Mozambique intensifies
National
/ 7 November 2024

SA closes Lebombo border again as unrest in Mozambique intensifies

South Africa has called for calm and issued a travel warning for the neighbouring country

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola

The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

By Emsie Ferreira
Malema unmoved by Mpofu’s defection to MK party, anticipates more exits 
Politics
/ 7 November 2024

Malema unmoved by Mpofu’s defection to MK party, anticipates more exits 

The long-time legal representative for Jacob Zuma said his decision came after ‘a lot of soul searching’

By Mandisa Nyathi
Taiwan cites ‘economic constraints’ for delayed move of Pretoria liaison office
National
/ 7 November 2024

Taiwan cites ‘economic constraints’ for delayed move of Pretoria liaison office

The international relations ministry says there will be further ‘engagements’ to find a solution

By Emsie Ferreira
MK party denies MPs have to pay R10 000 of their salaries to Zuma’s bank account
Politics
/ 6 November 2024

MK party denies MPs have to pay R10 000 of their salaries to Zuma’s bank account

Some members, however, contribute in their ‘personal capacities’ and buy the former president cattle as a ‘goodwill’ gesture

By Lunga Mzangwe
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