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Politics — and money — torpedo Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s Ulundi office move
Politics
/ 4 December 2024

Politics — and money — torpedo Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s Ulundi office move

KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli says Buthelezi already has offices in Durban and Pietermartizburg

By Paddy Harper
Coffee prices will probably stay high due to the drought in Brazil
Business
/ 4 December 2024

Coffee prices will probably stay high due to the drought in Brazil

The cost of coffee in South Africa has jumped since the beginning of the year and looks set to continue rising

By Aarti Bhana
Ramaphosa removes corruption accused Thembi Simelane from justice portfolio but retains her in cabinet
Politics
/ 4 December 2024

Ramaphosa removes corruption accused Thembi Simelane from justice portfolio but retains her in cabinet

The Democratic Alliance’s spokesperson on justice and constitutional development has called for Simelane to be removed from the cabinet

By Paddy Harper
MK party claims computer expert is the subject of another ‘politically motivated attack’
Politics
/ 4 December 2024

MK party claims computer expert is the subject of another ‘politically motivated attack’

The party says the alleged harassment of Vusi Mhlongo caused delays in it filing court papers in its electoral case

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa says he would like a round of golf with Trump
Politics
/ 3 December 2024

Ramaphosa says he would like a round of golf with Trump

The comment came in the context of South Africa’s presidency of the G20, where Ramaphosa dismissed suggestions the new US administration would undo its pro-developing world agenda

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems
Business
/ 3 December 2024

South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems

The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals

By Anathi Madubela
Nigeria seeks SA support for membership of Brics
Politics
/ 3 December 2024

Nigeria seeks SA support for membership of Brics

The 11th binational commission also saw a call for South Africa to shore up peace efforts on Sudan

By Emsie Ferreira
Lamola: SA did not push for a dollar alternative
Politics
/ 3 December 2024

Lamola: SA did not push for a dollar alternative

In response to Donald Trump’s tariff threat to Brics nations, he reiterated that South Africa primarily viewed the bloc as a developmental platform

By Emsie Ferreira
Ferrari vs Conquest: Only Mbalula, not provincial leaders, can speak publicly on provincial structure disbandment
Politics
/ 2 December 2024

Ferrari vs Conquest: Only Mbalula, not provincial leaders, can speak publicly on provincial structure disbandment

The secretary general said the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal cannot keep up with the uMkhonto weSizwe party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ingonyama Trust Board can’t recover R40m ‘loaned’ to its hijacked investment company
Politics
/ 2 December 2024

Ingonyama Trust Board can’t recover R40m ‘loaned’ to its hijacked investment company

The board has lost control over Ingonyama Holdings, run by its former chairperson, Jerome Ngwenya

By Paddy Harper
ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ‘not strong enough’ to withstand problems – Bhengu-Motsiri
Article
/ 2 December 2024

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ‘not strong enough’ to withstand problems – Bhengu-Motsiri

The party’s spokesperson said the ANC was considering various options on how to rebuild the party in that province and Gauteng

By Lunga Mzangwe
Pay for your own Christmas parties, KZN finance MEC tells civil servants
Politics
/ 2 December 2024

Pay for your own Christmas parties, KZN finance MEC tells civil servants

The provincial gravy plane has been shot down by drastic travel restrictions

By Paddy Harper
KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks
Politics
/ 2 December 2024

KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks

The DA has refused to partner with the ANC in eThekwini because of its role in the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

By Mandisa Nyathi
Bela Act agreement does not undermine president’s powers, says presidency
Politics
/ 1 December 2024

Bela Act agreement does not undermine president’s powers, says presidency

The deliberations on clauses 4 and 5 have been extended by a further three months

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa’s rural population ‘left behind’ as provinces underperform
National
/ 1 December 2024

South Africa’s rural population ‘left behind’ as provinces underperform

Health, education and economic disparities are driving migration to urban hubs such as Gauteng and the Western Cape

By Lyse Comins
Jail municipal officials responsible for pollution, say water experts
The Green Guardian
/ 1 December 2024

Jail municipal officials responsible for pollution, say water experts

Taxpayer money will be used to pay the R160 million fine slapped on a Mpumalanga municipality

By Sheree Bega
Breathing life into Joburg’s dying Brixton cemetery
National
/ 1 December 2024

Breathing life into Joburg’s dying Brixton cemetery

One of the city’s historic sites is on its knees, besieged by those seeking shelter, vandals and criminal opportunists

By Luke Feltham
Why monetary expansion is harmful and unnecessary
Columns
/ 30 November 2024

Why monetary expansion is harmful and unnecessary

Contrary to what inflationists argue, more money isn’t needed for economic growth

By Daniel Agbake
Fossil fuel and chemical lobbyists dominate global plastic treaty talks
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2024

Fossil fuel and chemical lobbyists dominate global plastic treaty talks

Environmental groups warn of industry obstruction in global plastic treaty negotiations

By Sheree Bega
Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan
Sport
/ 30 November 2024

Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan

In this, the first of a two-part series, Luke Alfred looks at the rise of Danny Jordaan, the champion of football in post-apartheid South Africa

By Luke Alfred
It’s pay back the money (again) as Malema moves to seize Zuma’s firepool
Columns
/ 29 November 2024

It’s pay back the money (again) as Malema moves to seize Zuma’s firepool

Unlike his predecessor, President Cyril Ramaphosa has no interest in compound interest

By Paddy Harper
Mashatile accuses Gwarube of bad faith over Bela Act delay
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

Mashatile accuses Gwarube of bad faith over Bela Act delay

The education minister was accused of undermining the clearing house process on the contentious legislation despite her disclaimer that it was distinct from an agreement with Solidarity

By Emsie Ferreira
DA steps up foreign policy spat with ANC
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

DA steps up foreign policy spat with ANC

The unity government partner has angered the presidency by going public with proposals to Ramaphosa to rethink the agenda for South Africa’s G20 presidency

By Emsie Ferreira
EFF case brings back the spectre, and strangeness, of Phala Phala
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

EFF case brings back the spectre, and strangeness, of Phala Phala

Judges ask the president’s and the National Assembly’s counsel if parliament threw the baby out with the bathwater

By Emsie Ferreira
It’s war as Zuma, MK party try to ‘strategically’ strip Malema and EFF of autonomy
Politics
/ 29 November 2024

It’s war as Zuma, MK party try to ‘strategically’ strip Malema and EFF of autonomy

ATM president Vuyo Zungula believes the so-called progressive caucus will survive the tensions between the two parties

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
SAA to add R32.6bn to the economy by 2029-30, study says
Business
/ 28 November 2024

SAA to add R32.6bn to the economy by 2029-30, study says

The national carrier emerged from business rescue in 2021 and reported its first profit in more than a decade

By Aarti Bhana
ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive
Politics
/ 28 November 2024

ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive

Sources said the party’s national executive committee is set to finalise the possible dissolution of the two provincial bodies at its next meeting in two weeks

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Lesufi’s anti-DA stance is paying off with ANC alliance partners
Politics
/ 28 November 2024

Lesufi’s anti-DA stance is paying off with ANC alliance partners

The Gauteng premier’s name is among those which are being thrown around for the ANC presidency in 2027

By Mandisa Nyathi
Thoshan Panday granted R100 000 bail in tax fraud matter
Crime
/ 28 November 2024

Thoshan Panday granted R100 000 bail in tax fraud matter

The Umhlanga-based businessman will appear in the Durban High Court on 15 February on corruption and tax-related charges

By Paddy Harper
Investigation into social grant fraud is a flop
National
/ 27 November 2024

Investigation into social grant fraud is a flop

SASSA’s investigation into the SRD grant application system fails to answer crucial questions

By Nathan Geffen
World at crossroads as plastic pollution talks reach critical stage in Busan
The Green Guardian
/ 27 November 2024

World at crossroads as plastic pollution talks reach critical stage in Busan

A robust treaty addressing the lifecycle of plastics is crucial to averting disaster

By Sheree Bega
Black Friday spending expected to be subdued
Business
/ 27 November 2024

Black Friday spending expected to be subdued

Although economic conditions have improved, consumers are still grappling with the high cost of living and joblessness

By Aarti Bhana
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