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Petrol price set to drop by 92 cents from Wednesday
National
/ 2 September 2024

Petrol price set to drop by 92 cents from Wednesday

This is the fourth consecutive monthly decrease in petrol prices

By Anathi Madubela
Race against time to update 3.9 million prepaid electricity meters
National
/ 2 September 2024

Race against time to update 3.9 million prepaid electricity meters

Any meter that is not upgraded by 8:15pm on 24 November will only continue to disperse electricity until the existing credit is depleted

By Anathi Madubela
Internal conflict stalls Durban metro police takeover of eThekwini’s lucrative CCTV network
National
/ 2 September 2024

Internal conflict stalls Durban metro police takeover of eThekwini’s lucrative CCTV network

Metro police head Sibonelo Mchunu is ready for his staff to man the network, but sources say the R100 million a year installation and maintenance contracts are too sweet to let go

By Des Erasmus
The British Empire’s impact on Ireland’s Great Hunger
Opinion
/ 1 September 2024

The British Empire’s impact on Ireland’s Great Hunger

Drew Forrest looks at the role of Victorian laissez-faire in the terrible Irish famine

By Drew Forrest
Growing the digital platforms sector could boost the economy significantly, study shows
Business
/ 31 August 2024

Growing the digital platforms sector could boost the economy significantly, study shows

The study published by Naspers says problems with infrastructure, access, costs and regulations are slowing South Africa’s progress towards digital transformation

By Aarti Bhana
The media has failed Gaza — journalist Youmna El Sayed says
World
/ 31 August 2024

The media has failed Gaza — journalist Youmna El Sayed says

After months of reporting on Israel’s war against Palestine, a mother of four young children was forced to flee to Egypt with her family

By Hasina Kathrada
Police crime statistics: Spike in murders of women and children
Crime
/ 30 August 2024

Police crime statistics: Spike in murders of women and children

The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise

By Lyse Comins
Drought and warming a threat to endangered Western Cape vygie
The Green Guardian
/ 30 August 2024

Drought and warming a threat to endangered Western Cape vygie

Grazing and plant poaching are also factors leading to the rare Prince Albert vygie dwindling, researchers said

By Sheree Bega
EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party
Politics
/ 30 August 2024

EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party

The Economic Freedom Fighters once used the same tactic against the ANC after Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu left the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
In South Africa, women are always afraid of attacks
National
/ 30 August 2024

In South Africa, women are always afraid of attacks

Some women spoke to the Mail & Guardian about frequently looking over their shoulder in fear of danger.

By Lyse Comins, Ozayr Patel, Aarti Bhana and Umamah Bakharia
Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer
Article
/ 29 August 2024

Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer

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

By Emsie Ferreira
Fourteen ANC North West leaders, party members allegedly earmarked for municipal posts
Politics
/ 29 August 2024

Fourteen ANC North West leaders, party members allegedly earmarked for municipal posts

A regional spokesperson said the party was worried about such unethical practices irrespective of whether the allegations were true or false

By Lunga Mzangwe
IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference
Politics
/ 29 August 2024

IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference

Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli

By Mandisa Nyathi
How Wall Street profits from African debt and resource extraction
Africa
/ 29 August 2024

How Wall Street profits from African debt and resource extraction

Companies owned by global investment firms mine Africa and take the profits. Cash-strapped governments then borrow from the same firms at high interest

By Jaume Portell Caño and Lydia Namubiru, The Continent
Eskom’s unaffordable tariff hikes need a review
Opinion
/ 29 August 2024

Eskom’s unaffordable tariff hikes need a review

Massive proposed electricity price increases will leave many South Africans having to choose between buying food or having power

By Ozayr Patel
South Africa’s gender pay gap leaves women behind
Business
/ 28 August 2024

South Africa’s gender pay gap leaves women behind

Just 3% of chief executives of JSE-listed companies are female

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations
Politics
/ 28 August 2024

Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations

Thembi Simelane has come under scrutiny for taking a loan from a company embroiled in the scandal that triggered the bank’s collapse

By Emsie Ferreira and Aarti Bhana
Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group
National
/ 28 August 2024

Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group

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

By Lyse Comins
UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2024

UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 

Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations

By Sheree Bega
‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser
Africa
/ 27 August 2024

‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser

US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results

By Umamah Bakharia
South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy
Business
/ 27 August 2024

South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

By Aarti Bhana
Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings
Government News
/ 27 August 2024

Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings

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

By Lyse Comins
Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution
Business
/ 27 August 2024

Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution

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

By Des Erasmus
Ramaphosa: Municipalities are ‘in the driving seat’ to decarbonise South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 26 August 2024

Ramaphosa: Municipalities are ‘in the driving seat’ to decarbonise South Africa

Electricity generated from fossil fuels accounts for most of South Africa’s carbon emissions, he said.

By Sheree Bega
State-owned enterprises to find new homes in line ministries
Politics
/ 26 August 2024

State-owned enterprises to find new homes in line ministries

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

By Mandisa Nyathi
Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms
Education
/ 26 August 2024

Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools

By Umamah Bakharia
KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order
National
/ 26 August 2024

KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order

The new DA MEC Martin Meyer said government would work with legitimate business forums, not violent groups pretending to be forums

By Lyse Comins
Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal
Business
/ 25 August 2024

Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal

The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.

By Lyse Comins
The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink
Opinion
/ 25 August 2024

The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink

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

By Lauren Kohn and Theunis Roux
South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training
National
/ 25 August 2024

South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training

The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices

By Lyse Comins
Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress
Thought Leader
/ 24 August 2024

Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress

… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy

By Ozayr Patel
Johannesburg City Library could open its doors in six months
National
/ 24 August 2024

Johannesburg City Library could open its doors in six months

The city still needs to ensure the building is fire compliant before it can open its doors to the public

By Aarti Bhana
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