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Korner Talk: Manyi the political sex worker
Columns
/ 22 August 2024

Korner Talk: Manyi the political sex worker

The former EFF MP’s list of political parties is longer than self-proclaimed prophet Mboro’s dirty nails.

By Khaya Koko
Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back
Politics
/ 21 August 2024

Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back

The impeached judge and uMkhonto weSizwe party MP said he would turn to the high court to challenge his removal from the bench

By Emsie Ferreira
Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m
National
/ 21 August 2024

Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m

The city confirmed that repairs to Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly Bree, will now be completed in May 2025 instead of December this year

By Khaya Koko
Maersk to ship suspected toxic dust back to Europe
The Green Guardian
/ 21 August 2024

Maersk to ship suspected toxic dust back to Europe

The repatriation of the cargo from Southeast Asia to Albania has been called a ‘win’ for global environmental governance

By Sheree Bega
Beware fake information during elections, experts warn
National
/ 21 August 2024

Beware fake information during elections, experts warn

An analysis of fake news on social media platforms during the 2024 elections identified the concerning narrative that undermined the integrity of the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Lyse Comins
Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa

Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed

By Des Erasmus
Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead
Business
/ 20 August 2024

Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead

Prominent people such as Elon Musk, Johann Rupert and Leanne Manas have been victims on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, and so have primary school children.

By Lyse Comins
Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has reshuffled party roles after his deputy Floyd Shivambu went over to the MK party last week

By Mandisa Nyathi
Should SA force big drug makers to let others make insulin pens too?
Health
/ 20 August 2024

Should SA force big drug makers to let others make insulin pens too?

The pens are running out in public hospitals because of Novo Nordisk’s decision to stop supplying it to the health department

By Christina Pitt
Kenya government’s digital tyranny is working – for now
Africa
/ 19 August 2024

Kenya government’s digital tyranny is working – for now

With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons

By Odanga Madung and The Continent
Hlophe calls challenge to his JSC appointment racist
National
/ 19 August 2024

Hlophe calls challenge to his JSC appointment racist

The former judge said he plans to use his position at the Judicial Service Commission to pursue the transformation of the judiciary

By Emsie Ferreira
Government says mpox is under control but cites Covid-19 pandemic in urging caution
National
/ 19 August 2024

Government says mpox is under control but cites Covid-19 pandemic in urging caution

President Cyril Ramaphosa said it was about the rapid spread of the disease across the continent, which reflected a ‘concerning shift in the epidemiological pattern’

By Umamah Bakharia
‘Silent predators’ in the energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 19 August 2024

‘Silent predators’ in the energy transition

Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans

By Oscar Nkala
NSPCA uncovers thousands of dead fish at government-backed fish farm in Mpumalanga
The Green Guardian
/ 19 August 2024

NSPCA uncovers thousands of dead fish at government-backed fish farm in Mpumalanga

Conditions were ‘atrocious’ and ‘appalling’

By Sheree Bega
Trump or Harris for president: The wars will rage on regardless
Opinion
/ 18 August 2024

Trump or Harris for president: The wars will rage on regardless

No matter which of the candidates wins the presidential race, US foreign policy is unlikely to change radically

By Nontobeko Hlela
International cooperation needed to end succulent poaching in the Western Cape
The Green Guardian
/ 18 August 2024

International cooperation needed to end succulent poaching in the Western Cape

Interventions are needed to address demand in destination countries in East Asia, Democratic Alliance says

By Sheree Bega
Sperm donor twins can’t benefit from life insurance, pension fund adjudicator rules
National
/ 18 August 2024

Sperm donor twins can’t benefit from life insurance, pension fund adjudicator rules

The children’s mother filed a complaint against the Old Mutual Wealth Retirement Annuity Fund after it declined a claim

By Lyse Comins
Gayton Mckenzie has a huge task on his hands to fix South Africa at the Olympics
Columns
/ 17 August 2024

Gayton Mckenzie has a huge task on his hands to fix South Africa at the Olympics

Despite an admirable showing at the Olympic games, McKenzie sets his sights on 2028 and apologises to the athletes

By Ozayr Patel
Law must evolve as politics changes
Opinion
/ 17 August 2024

Law must evolve as politics changes

The rise of hung councils has required amendments to the Municipal Structures Act to improve stability and governance

By Stuart Morrison
A vivid picture of Joburg
Friday
/ 17 August 2024

A vivid picture of Joburg

Every corner tells a story in this novel exploring themes of identity, power and personal ambition

By Lesego Makgatho
ANC’s Dada Morero voted in for second stint as Johannesburg mayor
Politics
/ 16 August 2024

ANC’s Dada Morero voted in for second stint as Johannesburg mayor

In his acceptance speech Morero said the numerous leadership changes in the city since the ANC first lost control of it in 2026 were disruptive and could not continue

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramokgopa withdraws ministerial determination paving way for new nuclear build — for now
The Green Guardian
/ 16 August 2024

Ramokgopa withdraws ministerial determination paving way for new nuclear build — for now

Opposition groups have hailed the decision as a ‘victory for democracy’

By Sheree Bega
Opposition parties dismiss Gauteng premier Lesufi’s economic plans as pie in the sky
Politics
/ 16 August 2024

Opposition parties dismiss Gauteng premier Lesufi’s economic plans as pie in the sky

The Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga points to rampant crime and unclear policies as major hurdles to investment and creating jobs

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC ‘lies’ exposed in R1.3 billion corruption cover-up
Politics
/ 16 August 2024

ANC ‘lies’ exposed in R1.3 billion corruption cover-up

Evidence suggests that the ANC in Joburg knew about leaders’ ‘capture’ of the city’s entities

By Khaya Koko and Lunga Mzangwe
The curious case of the missing Maersk shipping container
The Green Guardian
/ 16 August 2024

The curious case of the missing Maersk shipping container

A ship, possibly carrying hazardous dust, failed to dock in Cape Town before switching off its location transmission

By Sheree Bega
‘Undermined’ Floyd Shivambu quits EFF for Jacob Zuma’s MK party
Politics
/ 15 August 2024

‘Undermined’ Floyd Shivambu quits EFF for Jacob Zuma’s MK party

Shivambu has allegedly been looking for a new political home for some time, and is said to have approached the ANC, but was rejected

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis

The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power

By Sibahle Zuma
DA to challenge National State Enterprise Bill over management of state-owned entities
Politics
/ 15 August 2024

DA to challenge National State Enterprise Bill over management of state-owned entities

The Democratic Alliance insists that crucial SOEs such as Eskom should report to related ministries for better accountability

By Mandisa Nyathi
NPA to get private sector forensic help
National
/ 14 August 2024

NPA to get private sector forensic help

The move is aimed at helping South Africa get off the Financial Action Task Force grey list and the prosecute state capture cases

By Emsie Ferreira
DA’s Francois Rodgers advocates for strict compliance, clean audits in KZN treasury budget vote
Government News
/ 14 August 2024

DA’s Francois Rodgers advocates for strict compliance, clean audits in KZN treasury budget vote

Rodgers, the new finance MEC, said he would cut subsistence and travel by 25%. In the last financial year, under the ANC, R1 billion was spent on S&T

By Des Erasmus
South Africa’s health department urges vigilance as mpox is declared a continental public health emergency
Health
/ 14 August 2024

South Africa’s health department urges vigilance as mpox is declared a continental public health emergency

The African Centres for Disease Control said so far in 2024, 13 countries had confirmed 2 863 cases and 517 deaths from the viral disease

By Umamah Bakharia
Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts
Business
/ 14 August 2024

Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts

With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market

By Aarti Bhana
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