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ActionSA and DA both woo ANC as Tshwane coalition talks reach impasse
Politics
/ 20 September 2024

ActionSA and DA both woo ANC as Tshwane coalition talks reach impasse

ActionSA has ruled out future coalition agreements with the Democratic Alliance.

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Human settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi ‘won’t bow to’ construction mafia
Politics
/ 20 September 2024

Human settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi ‘won’t bow to’ construction mafia

The minster said these groups take money and never do any work

By Lunga Mzangwe
Food costs soar as supermarkets impose lower prices on farmers
Business
/ 20 September 2024

Food costs soar as supermarkets impose lower prices on farmers

But some fresh produce can still be bought for up to 300% cheaper than in supermarkets if purchased in bulk at municipal markets.

By Lyse Comins
Farmers in ‘survival mode’ are depleting soil for future generations
Business
/ 20 September 2024

Farmers in ‘survival mode’ are depleting soil for future generations

Soils are being drained of essential elements that yield the nutrient-rich grains, fruits and vegetables needed for animal and human health

By Lyse Comins
Pravin Gordhan: Sound and fury surround the death of a quiet man
Columns
/ 19 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan: Sound and fury surround the death of a quiet man

Pravin Gordhan was the political architect who tried to shun
the spotlight

By Paddy Harper
Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal
Politics
/ 19 September 2024

Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal

Ramaphosa told mourners: ‘We will not let Pravin down’

By Emsie Ferreira
Reserve Bank cuts repo rate to 8%
Business
/ 19 September 2024

Reserve Bank cuts repo rate to 8%

This comes as inflation eased to 4.4% in August, below the midpoint of the Reserve Bank’s 3-6% target band

By Aarti Bhana
Pravin Gordhan was an intimidating revolutionary with a big heart
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan was an intimidating revolutionary with a big heart

In everything he did during apartheid and after 1994 he literally gave his life to his country

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Only 20% of Public Works targets were met in 2022/23
National
/ 19 September 2024

Only 20% of Public Works targets were met in 2022/23

The auditor general’s office on Wednesday told MPs that 107 projects were significantly delayed

By Matthew Hirsch
Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral
Politics
/ 19 September 2024

Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral

The uMkhonto weSizwe party leadership is ‘not aware’ of any plan for Zuma to say goodbye to his former comrade

By Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
Majodina misses meeting on Amatola water board controversy
Politics
/ 18 September 2024

Majodina misses meeting on Amatola water board controversy

The minister stood up MPs waiting for a briefing on the reinstatement of the water board’s chief executive days after he was fired after a corruption investigation

By Emsie Ferreira
SIU guns for former Prasa boss Lucky Montana over R3.5bn ‘corrupt’ rail tender
National
/ 18 September 2024

SIU guns for former Prasa boss Lucky Montana over R3.5bn ‘corrupt’ rail tender

The Special Investigation Unit also has its sight on former finance deputy minister Sfiso Buthelezi, whose company allegedly received R110 million fraudulently

By Khaya Koko
Inflation dips to 4.4% in August, fuelling hopes for interest rate cut
National
/ 18 September 2024

Inflation dips to 4.4% in August, fuelling hopes for interest rate cut

Inflation slowed for a third consecutive month, to the lowest it has been since April 2021.

By Anathi Madubela
NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes
Politics
/ 18 September 2024

NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

By Paddy Harper
Remains of 50 apartheid freedom fighters to be returned to SA from Zimbabwe and Zambia
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

Remains of 50 apartheid freedom fighters to be returned to SA from Zimbabwe and Zambia

The National Prosecuting Authority told MPs it was trying to expedite Truth and Reconciliation cases because it understood victims’ families were losing hope of finding justice

By Emsie Ferreira
GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS

The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country

By Des Erasmus
South African cities face hunger and food insecurity as cost of living soars
Business
/ 17 September 2024

South African cities face hunger and food insecurity as cost of living soars

Hundreds of thousands of households rely on informal traders to buy food

By Lyse Comins
ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria

The veterans league wants the vetting to be done on every card carrying ANC member and those who wish to join the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates marginally as inflation moderates
Business
/ 16 September 2024

Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates marginally as inflation moderates

Better than expected inflation outcomes domestically and globally back the case for the central bank to cut the repo rate to 8%, economists said

By Aarti Bhana
Famo gang wars fuel deadly violence in Lesotho that spills into South Africa
National
/ 16 September 2024

Famo gang wars fuel deadly violence in Lesotho that spills into South Africa

Musicians, mediators and journalists are frequent targets of the gangs

By Tšoloane Mohlomi
eThekwini metro ‘very selective’ over information provided to section 154 team
Politics
/ 16 September 2024

eThekwini metro ‘very selective’ over information provided to section 154 team

A progress report has highlighted a lack of transparency, poor competency and rampant corruption

By Des Erasmus
SA’s wildfire crisis escalates with 1 960 fires this year alone
The Green Guardian
/ 16 September 2024

SA’s wildfire crisis escalates with 1 960 fires this year alone

Runaway fires fuelled by the climate crisis are more frequent and devastating, destroying farmland, property, protected areas and people’s livelihoods

By Hasina Kathrada
Slow walk to deliver green hydrogen talk in Namibia
The Green Guardian
/ 15 September 2024

Slow walk to deliver green hydrogen talk in Namibia

Taking stock of progress on Namibia’s ambitious green hydrogen programme

By John Grobler
Chinese EV brands target Africa amid rising trade barriers in Europe, North America
Africa
/ 15 September 2024

Chinese EV brands target Africa amid rising trade barriers in Europe, North America

One of Europe’s best selling Chinese electric vehicle brands, BYD, launched a showroom in Zambia in September – its fourth market in Africa

By Conrad Onyango
Restoring Wemmer Pan’s glory
The Green Guardian
/ 15 September 2024

Restoring Wemmer Pan’s glory

A diverse community of rowing enthusiasts and local residents who volunteer their time is working tirelessly to clean up the historic pan

By Madison Bannon and Sheree Bega
Municipalities in SA’s energy heartland, Mpumalanga, have financial problems implementing the energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 14 September 2024

Municipalities in SA’s energy heartland, Mpumalanga, have financial problems implementing the energy transition

South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition

By Thabo Molelekwa
Takealot folds its clothing line
Business
/ 14 September 2024

Takealot folds its clothing line

The local group has sold its fashion business Superbalist in the face of competition from international e-retail

By Aarti Bhana
We need to arrest the drastic decline of our municipalities
Opinion
/ 14 September 2024

We need to arrest the drastic decline of our municipalities

The auditor general’s report makes it clear that something must be done to break the cycle of mismanagement

By Darion Barclay
Floyd falls flat in eThekwini
Opinion
/ 13 September 2024

Floyd falls flat in eThekwini

Is there buyer’s remorse on the part of those who voted for the MK party in May?

By Paddy Harper
Trevor Manuel: Pravin Gordhan bowed out with courage
National
/ 13 September 2024

Trevor Manuel: Pravin Gordhan bowed out with courage

The former finance minister recalled Gordhan’s role in mobilising broad-based protest against apartheid and state capture

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC may sink ActionSA bid to take Tshwane
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

ANC may sink ActionSA bid to take Tshwane

ActionSA has promised positions to the ANC and EFF but the former ruling party is cautious of the city’s poor finances and service delivery failures

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
DA rejects Ramaphosa’s proposal of a Bela Bill consultation period
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

DA rejects Ramaphosa’s proposal of a Bela Bill consultation period

The president has opened a three-month consultation period over two clauses in the Basic Education Laws Amendment bill that deal with admissions and language policies

By Lunga Mzangwe and Umamah Bakharia
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