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ICJ: UN must act swiftly to end Israel’s ‘unlawful occupation’ of Palestine
National
/ 20 July 2024

ICJ: UN must act swiftly to end Israel’s ‘unlawful occupation’ of Palestine

The court has issued an advisory opinion which alleges that Israel is committing the crime of Apartheid

By Lyse Comins
The political education of Kenyan president William Ruto
Columns
/ 20 July 2024

The political education of Kenyan president William Ruto

When he came in as president, he destroyed the old system but failed to build something new – and now Ruto is paying the price

By Ken Opalo
New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work
Columns
/ 19 July 2024

New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work

There were none of the usual tantrums, bravado and insults when the cabinet held its first lekgotla

By Paddy Harper
Hlophe casts Ramaphosa’s unity government as a ‘cruel joke’
Politics
/ 19 July 2024

Hlophe casts Ramaphosa’s unity government as a ‘cruel joke’

The uMkhonto weSizwe party and the Economic Freedom Fighters used the debate on Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament address to accuse him of ‘selling out to white’ interests

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC’s Dada Morero to replace Kabelo Gwamanda as Johannesburg mayor
Politics
/ 19 July 2024

ANC’s Dada Morero to replace Kabelo Gwamanda as Johannesburg mayor

ActionSA is set to get the council speaker position and chair of chairs in the new coalition arrangement

By Lunga Mzangwe
Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit
National
/ 19 July 2024

Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit

NGOs have been blamed for the threat to the Brulpadda-Luiperd project as South Africa faces the prospect of running out of gas

By Mandisa Nyathi and Sheree Bega
Cyril’s five-year fix-it programme for Team GNU
Politics
/ 19 July 2024

Cyril’s five-year fix-it programme for Team GNU

Re-industrialisation, infrastructure development and cutting red tape are at the centre of the government’s plan to grow the economy

By Paddy Harper
EFF to hold crisis meeting over VBS fallout
Politics
/ 19 July 2024

EFF to hold crisis meeting over VBS fallout

The party is leaving the talking up to its former chair and legal adviser, Dali Mpofu

By Mandisa Nyathi, Lunga Mzangwe and Khaya Koko
Ramaphosa announces national dialogue for a ‘cooperation nation’
Politics
/ 18 July 2024

Ramaphosa announces national dialogue for a ‘cooperation nation’

The president said the alternative was the desperation of a populist coalition intent on continuing the plunder of state resources

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa commits unity government to inclusive growth and development over next five years
Politics
/ 18 July 2024

Ramaphosa commits unity government to inclusive growth and development over next five years

Infrastructure, municipalities and creating the conditions for economic growth are at the top of the government of national unity’s agenda

By Paddy Harper
Malema accuses DA of opportunism in Ramaphosa impeachment debate
Politics
/ 18 July 2024

Malema accuses DA of opportunism in Ramaphosa impeachment debate

At the same briefing, the uMkhonto weSizwe party’s John Hlophe said the government of national unity would not last

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees
Politics
/ 18 July 2024

MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees

The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa achieves a semblance of unity ahead of Thursday’s Opening of Parliament Address
Politics
/ 18 July 2024

Ramaphosa achieves a semblance of unity ahead of Thursday’s Opening of Parliament Address

There was a conciliation among political parties at the cabinet lekgotla on policies that have seen them at loggerheads

By Emsie Ferreira
Former judge Nkola Motata asks Concourt to overturn his impeachment
National
/ 17 July 2024

Former judge Nkola Motata asks Concourt to overturn his impeachment

The president’s decision to remove him from the bench was flawed, Motata said, because the National Assembly was misled when it took a vote that triggered this step

By Emsie Ferreira
Jacob Zuma skips ANC disciplinary hearing because of network issues, sends Yengeni instead
Politics
/ 17 July 2024

Jacob Zuma skips ANC disciplinary hearing because of network issues, sends Yengeni instead

The former president could still ‘technically’ be an ANC member if he appeals the decision to have him expelled

By Lunga Mzangwe
King wants new land reform minister to dissolve Ingonyama Trust Board
Politics
/ 17 July 2024

King wants new land reform minister to dissolve Ingonyama Trust Board

The Zulu monarch says he was merely informed of the board’s appointment and was not consulted

By Paddy Harper
ActionSA considers backing ANC in Joburg metro over R2.5bn capital expenditure loan
Politics
/ 17 July 2024

ActionSA considers backing ANC in Joburg metro over R2.5bn capital expenditure loan

Mashaba’s party may vote in favour of the loan if the R200 prepaid electricity service charge is scrapped

By Lunga Mzangwe
Siviwe Gwarube: Irresponsible to change school system halfway into academic year
Education
/ 16 July 2024

Siviwe Gwarube: Irresponsible to change school system halfway into academic year

The new basic education minister said she would not implement new policies or programmes without evidence of their value

By Umamah Bakharia
Mchunu says detective services, crime intelligence are priorities
Politics
/ 16 July 2024

Mchunu says detective services, crime intelligence are priorities

MPs challenged him on skewed spending, saying the poor suffered while billions went to protecting politicians

By Emsie Ferreira
Electoral court to hear MK party’s election challenge on 29 July
Politics
/ 16 July 2024

Electoral court to hear MK party’s election challenge on 29 July

The IEC set a hearing date despite the party’s bid to temporarily withdraw the case

By Emsie Ferreira
Clean energy minerals: Tanzania’s dark side to ‘a new dawn’
Africa
/ 16 July 2024

Clean energy minerals: Tanzania’s dark side to ‘a new dawn’

Tanzania is banking on its natural resources during the global transition to clean energy, but analysts warn there are dangers ahead

By Oscar Nkala
Korner Talk | EFF must bench Dali Mpofu on VBS
Opinion
/ 15 July 2024

Korner Talk | EFF must bench Dali Mpofu on VBS

The senior counsel capitulated like Courage, the Cowardly Dog during a broadcast interview

By Khaya Koko
New police minister promises ‘tough’ action to bring ‘intolerable’ crime levels under control
Politics
/ 15 July 2024

New police minister promises ‘tough’ action to bring ‘intolerable’ crime levels under control

Crime intelligence and police station resources also need serious investment to ensure effective policing

By Paddy Harper
There is a place for SAA domestically, if it adopts the low cost model
Business
/ 14 July 2024

There is a place for SAA domestically, if it adopts the low cost model

The ‘old fashioned’ carrier is still struggling for passengers

By Anathi Madubela
Predators in the sky: Crows see tortoises as tasty snacks
The Green Guardian
/ 14 July 2024

Predators in the sky: Crows see tortoises as tasty snacks

South Africa’s dwarf tortoises, and other species, are being wiped out because they are easy prey for pied crows

By Sheree Bega
Legal battle looms over Durban social housing sale
National
/ 14 July 2024

Legal battle looms over Durban social housing sale

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority said it did not consent to the sale of two Durban blocks of flats

By Lyse Comins
What we know: Trump assassination attempt
World
/ 14 July 2024

What we know: Trump assassination attempt

Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a political rally Saturday, leaving the FBI hunting for information about how a gunman could attack a former US president.

By Agence France Presse
Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa
National
/ 14 July 2024

Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa

According to the 2022-23 District Health Barometer, there has been a 6.1% increase in the number of deliveries by girls and women aged 10 to 19, over the past five years

By Aarti Bhana
Citrus clash: South Africa takes on the EU’s tough new export rules
Columns
/ 13 July 2024

Citrus clash: South Africa takes on the EU’s tough new export rules

The European Union has set out new regulations for citrus exports that will hurt South African citrus growers

By Ozayr Patel
Remembering the Life Esidimeni tragedy
Health
/ 13 July 2024

Remembering the Life Esidimeni tragedy

Section27, representing 44 of the bereaved families, has called for those responsible to be charged with culpable homicide

By Umamah Bakharia
Electoral commission: Like MK party, the ATM gives no evidence of election rigging
Politics
/ 12 July 2024

Electoral commission: Like MK party, the ATM gives no evidence of election rigging

The commission said the African Transformation Movement’s bid to overturn the outcome of the May election is meritless because it has no proof to back its claims

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africans tighten purse strings, prepare themselves for further inflation
National
/ 12 July 2024

South Africans tighten purse strings, prepare themselves for further inflation

A new PwC Africa survey shows consumers plan to save any extra income for fear of escalating household expenses and food prices in the coming months

By Lyse Comins
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