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MK party wants to lead oral argument in its challenge to 29 May election result
Politics
/ 21 January 2025

MK party wants to lead oral argument in its challenge to 29 May election result

Jacob Zuma’s party says oral evidence will assist the court in understanding its ‘technical’ argument

By Paddy Harper
Justice minister insists she was not put in place to act against Ramaphosa’s enemies
Politics
/ 21 January 2025

Justice minister insists she was not put in place to act against Ramaphosa’s enemies

Mmamoloko Kubayi plans to improve access to the courts and deal with their dilapidated condition

By Lunga Mzangwe
Fikile Mbalula: ‘No surprise’ if ANC approaches former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
Politics
/ 20 January 2025

Fikile Mbalula: ‘No surprise’ if ANC approaches former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

The secretary general said discussion about the fate of KwaZulu-Natal was being hijacked by factionalism and premature mobilisation regarding the ANC succession issue

By Lunga Mzangwe
Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies
National
/ 20 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies

Andiswa Mengo told a tribunal two people intimated to her she was not the first woman to be hounded by the Eastern Cape judge president

By Emsie Ferreira
Politics will continue to play out in courts in 2025
Politics
/ 20 January 2025

Politics will continue to play out in courts in 2025

From parliament’s rejection of the Phala Phala report to the president’s signing of the NHI Act, the courts are again due to pronounce on consequential political acts

By Emsie Ferreira
Wastewater plants dump 50 000 litres of sewage into SA rivers every second
The Green Guardian
/ 20 January 2025

Wastewater plants dump 50 000 litres of sewage into SA rivers every second

More than 70% of the country’s neglected or aged wastewater treatment plants are not operating at optimal levels

By Sheree Bega
Economy 2025: A GNU hope, but ports, rail and water crisis likely to hinder growth
Business
/ 19 January 2025

Economy 2025: A GNU hope, but ports, rail and water crisis likely to hinder growth

The country’s ports and rail systems are shambolic, but GNU and a pause in load-shedding have elicited some optimism

By Aarti Bhana
Africa poised for growth despite persistent problems
Africa
/ 19 January 2025

Africa poised for growth despite persistent problems

The year ahead for the continent will be shaped by key elections and geopolitical shifts

By Alex Vines
Moderate food price inflation expected in 2025
Business
/ 19 January 2025

Moderate food price inflation expected in 2025

Experts speculate that bumper summer crops and lower fuel costs will help keep increases in check

By Lyse Comins
ASK ASH | Fourways Mall on the road to recovery
Columns
/ 18 January 2025

ASK ASH | Fourways Mall on the road to recovery

New management is overhauling the image and functionality of South Africa’s biggest shopping centre

By Ash Müller
Judge replied to text on GBV with picture of half-naked woman, hearing told
National
/ 17 January 2025

Judge replied to text on GBV with picture of half-naked woman, hearing told

The secretary who has accused Eastern Cape judge president Mbenenge of sexual harassment told a judicial conduct tribunal the message left her feeling ‘naked’

By Emsie Ferreira
The political transfer window is open, and Mashaba goes the full Motsepe
Columns
/ 17 January 2025

The political transfer window is open, and Mashaba goes the full Motsepe

ActionSA has signed up the Forum 4 Service Delivery, the ANC considers wooing Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and the MK party is fishing for the Abantu Batho Congress

By Paddy Harper
Ithala faces liquidation amid insolvency concerns
Business
/ 17 January 2025

Ithala faces liquidation amid insolvency concerns

Ithala’s provisional liquidation may result in the closure of 257 000 depositors’ accounts while legal proceedings are under way

By Aarti Bhana
ANC faces a tough 2025 as it tries to clean house ahead of local elections
Politics
/ 17 January 2025

ANC faces a tough 2025 as it tries to clean house ahead of local elections

It will also try to ease dealings with its partners in the government of national unity (GNU), in particular the DA, ahead of local government election campaigning

By Paddy Harper
Will South Africa be a US adversary or uncertain ally?
Politics
/ 17 January 2025

Will South Africa be a US adversary or uncertain ally?

The Trump administration may revise its stance on SA, given it rebukes US allies and embraces its rivals

By Lyse Comins
Attempt to ‘sabotage’ Zandile Gumede corruption case, says state witness
National
/ 17 January 2025

Attempt to ‘sabotage’ Zandile Gumede corruption case, says state witness

The forensic auditor has told parliament there is a conspiracy to ensure he does not testify in court

By Paddy Harper
Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no
National
/ 16 January 2025

Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no

The Eastern Cape judge president routinely sent sexual texts until she tried to placate him in the hope he would leave her in peace, Andiswa Mengo told a judicial conduct tribunal

By Emsie Ferreira
SA’s World Economic Forum team optimistic about economic growth
Business
/ 16 January 2025

SA’s World Economic Forum team optimistic about economic growth

The pause in load-shedding and government’s collaboration with business signals a positive shift, the delegation says

By Aarti Bhana
‘Slight uptick’ in property market expected in 2025
Business
/ 16 January 2025

‘Slight uptick’ in property market expected in 2025

But a parallel housing crisis in the affordable segment must be tackled by government and developers alike, say analysts

By Lyse Comins
The EFF will fight to regain its political standing this year
Politics
/ 16 January 2025

The EFF will fight to regain its political standing this year

The Economic Freedom Fighters will rebuild its structures and its morale ahead of the 2026 local government elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
Judge Mbenenge allegedly sent secretary a photo of his penis
National
/ 15 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge allegedly sent secretary a photo of his penis

The Eastern Cape judge president allegedly deleted the picture, which was followed by a reference to fellatio, the judicial conduct tribunal heard on Wednesday

By Emsie Ferreira
ActionSA forms alliance with F4SD for 2026 local government elections
Politics
/ 15 January 2025

ActionSA forms alliance with F4SD for 2026 local government elections

Herman Mashaba has created a deputy position for Forum 4 Service Delivery founder Mbahare Johannes Kekana as part of the agreement

By Mandisa Nyathi
Sewage crisis at Kamfers Dam causes ‘biodiversity nightmare’ for waterbirds
The Green Guardian
/ 15 January 2025

Sewage crisis at Kamfers Dam causes ‘biodiversity nightmare’ for waterbirds

Lab findings suggest botulism as the cause of the bird deaths, made worse by sewage from the Homevale wastewater treatment works

By Sheree Bega
ANC in Free State eyes former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
Politics
/ 15 January 2025

ANC in Free State eyes former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Leaders in the ANC believe that figures like Ndlozi could inject the necessary energy and expertise to drive renewal and build confidence in the party

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Judicial tribunal hears of Judge Mbenenge’s sexually explicit texts to colleague
National
/ 14 January 2025

Judicial tribunal hears of Judge Mbenenge’s sexually explicit texts to colleague

But the chair of the inquiry raised questions about the complainant’s ambiguous responses to the Eastern Cape judge president’s advances

By Emsie Ferreira
Parliament wants to meet Zulu king over Ingonyama Trust Board crisis
Politics
/ 14 January 2025

Parliament wants to meet Zulu king over Ingonyama Trust Board crisis

MPs want the monarch to ‘hold back’ in attempts to suspend board members and its executives

By Paddy Harper
At 87.3%, class of 2024 achieves highest pass rate in history of South Africa
Education
/ 14 January 2025

At 87.3%, class of 2024 achieves highest pass rate in history of South Africa

Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced plans to strengthen foundational learning as Grade 5-9 learners continue underperforming in maths and science

By MG Reporter
New giraffe taxonomy discovery stands tall: Four species, four unique skulls
National
/ 14 January 2025

New giraffe taxonomy discovery stands tall: Four species, four unique skulls

The findings are vital for conservation of the gentle giants

By Sheree Bega
Competition Commission uncovers fresh produce oligopoly
Business
/ 13 January 2025

Competition Commission uncovers fresh produce oligopoly

The commission has called for large property owners to make space for emerging greengrocers in malls

By Lyse Comins
Education department gets green light to release matric results
Education
/ 13 January 2025

Education department gets green light to release matric results

But the quality assurer remains concerned about cheating and an increase in ‘problematic’ questions flagged by the department of high education

By Umamah Bakharia
Stilfontein miners: ‘It was not an illness that killed them. It was starvation’
Opinion
/ 13 January 2025

Stilfontein miners: ‘It was not an illness that killed them. It was starvation’

The tragedy of miners trapped underground and the police’s Operation Vala Umgodi is an all-time low for human rights – the government of national unity must act now

By Isobel Frye
Experts say AI will fuel cybercrime attacks in 2025
Business
/ 13 January 2025

Experts say AI will fuel cybercrime attacks in 2025

Artificial intelligence is a potent ‘always-on’ weapon that can assist in criminal attacks

By Lyse Comins
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