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New Eastern Cape massacre sparks urgent calls for action on gun violence
National
/ 7 October 2024

New Eastern Cape massacre sparks urgent calls for action on gun violence

The latest mass shooting, which left six people dead in Qumbu, follows the killing of 18 people in the province last month

By Mandisa Nyathi
Sudan’s government abandons Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s peace dialogue
Africa
/ 7 October 2024

Sudan’s government abandons Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s peace dialogue

The foundation hosted its inaugural Africa Peace & Security Dialogue to identify solutions to the continent’s conflicts

By Umamah Bakharia
Saldanha Bay residents say red dust from Transnet’s ore terminal is staining their homes
National
/ 7 October 2024

Saldanha Bay residents say red dust from Transnet’s ore terminal is staining their homes

But Transnet says the dust falls below legal limits

By Liezl Human
UIF online system still down after six weeks
National
/ 6 October 2024

UIF online system still down after six weeks

COSATU has called on the labour minister to intervene

By Mary-Anne Gontsana
Power Play: New electricity law leaves municipalities in the dark on debt
Opinion
/ 6 October 2024

Power Play: New electricity law leaves municipalities in the dark on debt

If the amendment to the Electricity Act is to be effective, fiscal instability at local government level needs to be tackled

By Mischka Moosa
Please Mr Postman, deliver the cheque
Business
/ 6 October 2024

Please Mr Postman, deliver the cheque

In this financial year’s budget, Parliament did not allocate funding for the South African Post Office, which is waiting for a R3.8 billion tranche

By Anathi Madubela
Food prices skyrocketed by 50% from 2020 to 2024
Business
/ 5 October 2024

Food prices skyrocketed by 50% from 2020 to 2024

Low-income households continue struggling to feed themselves, the Essential Food Monitoring Report stated

By Anathi Madubela
JSC interviews to progress as MK bid to halt them dismissed
Politics
/ 5 October 2024

JSC interviews to progress as MK bid to halt them dismissed

The Johannesburg high court dismissed MK’s urgent court application to halt JSC interviews

By Anathi Madubela
‘Jesus on whiskey’ in the highest court
Opinion
/ 5 October 2024

‘Jesus on whiskey’ in the highest court

Kris Kristofferson, who died a week ago, was as candid and deep as the lyrics in his country music

By Johann van der Westhuizen
The beef with climate change
The Green Guardian
/ 5 October 2024

The beef with climate change

Beef cattle emit a large amount of methane, especially those grazed extensively, but the total from poor cattle owners is lower than that of top earners

By Sheree Bega
MK Party reinstates challenge to the outcome of the 29 May elections
Politics
/ 4 October 2024

MK Party reinstates challenge to the outcome of the 29 May elections

The party wants the results set aside and a fresh poll to be held

By Paddy Harper
Willies Mchunu ditches ANC over government of national unity
Politics
/ 4 October 2024

Willies Mchunu ditches ANC over government of national unity

In his resignation letter he expressed his concerns about the party’s political direction, saying he no longer felt comfortable with it

By Mandisa Nyathi
The politicians are playing political snakes and ladders in the metros as Mzansi’s taps run dry
Columns
/ 4 October 2024

The politicians are playing political snakes and ladders in the metros as Mzansi’s taps run dry

Our political class should be fixing potholes instead of playing musical chairs in council chambers

By Paddy Harper
GNU is still in need of a ‘safety net’
Politics
/ 4 October 2024

GNU is still in need of a ‘safety net’

No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy

By Emsie Ferreira, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Israel has angry football fans to blame
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Israel has angry football fans to blame

Supporters of Arsenal and Manchester United started the wave that has seen the country lose its grip on the dominant narrative

By Donovan E Williams
Ferrets: Adorable companions or ecological threats in South Africa?
The Green Guardian
/ 3 October 2024

Ferrets: Adorable companions or ecological threats in South Africa?

CapeNature warns against ferret ownership after concerns about a growing environmental threat

By Sheree Bega
Courts temporarily halted Shell’s exploration but fracking in Karoo gets Mantashe’s nod
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Courts temporarily halted Shell’s exploration but fracking in Karoo gets Mantashe’s nod

The mineral and petroleum resources minister has commissioned a seismic survey for oil and gas in the Karoo Basin

By Sanele Khakhu
Copper driving mergers and acquisitions in SA mining sector, report finds
Business
/ 3 October 2024

Copper driving mergers and acquisitions in SA mining sector, report finds

The PwC report said the global pursuit of a just energy transition and the need for consolidation were reshaping the landscape of the local industry

By Umamah Bakharia
Lay off Libbok. Instead, do what Rassie did and get behind the player
Columns
/ 2 October 2024

Lay off Libbok. Instead, do what Rassie did and get behind the player

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus didn’t let social media get in his way in selecting Manie Libbok as he produced an eye-catching display against Argentina

By Ozayr Patel
ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way
Politics
/ 2 October 2024

ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way

Ekurhuleni’s ANC plans to exclude the Economic Freedom Fighters and bring in the Democratic Alliance, plus Patriotic Alliance and ActionSA

By Mandisa Nyathi
Judicial Service Commission interviews will test new Chief Justice Mandisa Maya
National
/ 2 October 2024

Judicial Service Commission interviews will test new Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

The furore around impeached judge John Hlophe’s appointment to the JSC will politicise the first interviews since her appointment

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC hits back at DA claims it is split over ousting of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

ANC hits back at DA claims it is split over ousting of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

ANC insiders insist Lesufi played no part in removing the Democratic Alliance’s Brink from his position last week

By Lunga Mzangwe
Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says
National
/ 1 October 2024

Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says

The report by the Commission for Gender Equality found that universities were reluctant to review their sexual harassment policies

By Umamah Bakharia
Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship

Unlike the ousted Tshwane mayor, the DA ditched former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse like Ultra Mel custard on a Skhothane teenager’s Carvela shoes

By Khaya Koko
Decision on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, VBS more than a disciplinary matter, presidency says
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

Decision on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, VBS more than a disciplinary matter, presidency says

Ramaphosa needs time to consider the matter because it involves the minister, which may affect the cabinet, his office stressed

By Emsie Ferreira
‘We are no VBS,’ says Ithala Bank chief executive Thulani Vilakazi
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

‘We are no VBS,’ says Ithala Bank chief executive Thulani Vilakazi

The KwaZulu-Natal state-owned bank is working to overcome its regulatory and legislative issues

By Paddy Harper
Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink
Politics
/ 30 September 2024

Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink

The ANC deputy secretary general has rebuffed Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille’s demand that the ousted Tshwane mayor be reinstated

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector
Business
/ 30 September 2024

South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector

Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities

By Aarti Bhana
SA Breweries warns that inflated tax threatens jobs, local growth
Business
/ 30 September 2024

SA Breweries warns that inflated tax threatens jobs, local growth

The industry wants excise tax relief amid declining sales and economic strain

By Anathi Madubela
Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook
Politics
/ 30 September 2024

Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook

Only 5% of entities, departments and municipalities have initiated blacklisting for offenders

By Paddy Harper
Africa faces urgent need for sustainable cooling as temperatures soar
The Green Guardian
/ 29 September 2024

Africa faces urgent need for sustainable cooling as temperatures soar

Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning

By Ozayr Patel
Death toll rises to 18 after Lusikisiki mass shootings as police hunt gunmen
Crime
/ 29 September 2024

Death toll rises to 18 after Lusikisiki mass shootings as police hunt gunmen

Four women, one man and a two-month-old baby survived the shootings, which took place in the same street

By MG Reporter
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