Some women spoke to the Mail & Guardian about frequently looking over their shoulder in fear of danger.
The state had pleaded with Judge Nkosinathi Chili to dismiss the application and set a trial date in the arms deal corruption case against the former president
A regional spokesperson said the party was worried about such unethical practices irrespective of whether the allegations were true or false
Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli
Companies owned by global investment firms mine Africa and take the profits. Cash-strapped governments then borrow from the same firms at high interest
Massive proposed electricity price increases will leave many South Africans having to choose between buying food or having power
Just 3% of chief executives of JSE-listed companies are female
Thembi Simelane has come under scrutiny for taking a loan from a company embroiled in the scandal that triggered the bank’s collapse
A report by the Tears Foundation has highlighted that women don’t report cases to the police and call for help from work, emphasising the need for personal, confidential services
Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations
US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results
Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.
The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit violence, murder and extortion
KwaZulu-Natal economic development MEC Musa Zondi said the ‘crisis’ at the finance institution, which had its licence suspended last week, was being addressed with urgency
Electricity generated from fossil fuels accounts for most of South Africa’s carbon emissions, he said.
The proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa is an apparent about-turn from earlier plans that would have seen state firms fall under the control of his office
LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
The new DA MEC Martin Meyer said government would work with legitimate business forums, not violent groups pretending to be forums
The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.
The Constitution Amendment Bill divests the National Prosecuting Authority of its power to institute criminal proceedings regarding corruption and organised crime and instead vests these powers in the proposed anti-corruption commission
The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices
… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy
Environmental justice organisations and waste pickers say that burning rubbish will cause air pollution and take away livelihoods
The city still needs to ensure the building is fire compliant before it can open its doors to the public
The power utility has achieve 150 consecutive days of without blackouts
The debate about whether the National Health Insurance is workable has been rekindled after business and the private health sector refused to sign a health compact that tries to lock in support for the scheme
The president said it was essential to meet people and address problems with the delivery of service
Failures in infrastructure, maintenance and governance are contributing to maternal and neonatal deaths in the province
Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment
Leaders say despite being ‘embarrassed’ by Julius Malema’s indirect ‘attack’ on him, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is determined to stay
Experts say many young people get into the industry out of sheer desperation
Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools