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Breakthrough in GNU talks ahead of presidential vote, Mbalula says  
Politics
/ 13 June 2024

Breakthrough in GNU talks ahead of presidential vote, Mbalula says  

The ‘majority’ of 17 parties in parliament had expressed support for the government of national unity, the ANC secretary general said on Thursday night

By Paddy Harper
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare

Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade

By Nqobile Tshili, Yolanda Moyo & Nkosana Vuma
Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?
Columns
/ 13 June 2024

Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?

The coalition faces the task of implementing long-promised transformations while managing political contradictions

By Sarah Smit
EFF to disband Limpopo structures after decline in election support
Politics
/ 13 June 2024

EFF to disband Limpopo structures after decline in election support

The provincial leadership has been singled out over the loss after it defied the orders not to contest the provincial elective conference

By Mandisa Nyathi
Tongaat tornado rated EF3 on Enhanced Fujita Scale, says the South African Weather Service
The Green Guardian
/ 12 June 2024

Tongaat tornado rated EF3 on Enhanced Fujita Scale, says the South African Weather Service

Wind speeds of 225km/h to 265km/h occurred in the tornado’s path

By Sheree Bega
Jabulani Khumalo loses legal challenge on MK party leadership
Politics
/ 12 June 2024

Jabulani Khumalo loses legal challenge on MK party leadership

The electoral court found that Khumalo was no longer a member of the party, a day after he filed a high court application to claim the right to be sworn in as an MP

By Emsie Ferreira
Panyaza Lesufi poised for second term as Gauteng premier amid ANC coalition negotiations
Politics
/ 12 June 2024

Panyaza Lesufi poised for second term as Gauteng premier amid ANC coalition negotiations

Party insiders say it is now up to their negotiators to muster the numbers ahead of the vote on Friday

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
KHAYA KOKO: We need a Julius Malema whisperer
Columns
/ 12 June 2024

KHAYA KOKO: We need a Julius Malema whisperer

The EFF leader changes his views faster than a Nigerian man running in flip-flops

By Khaya Koko
ANC in Limpopo under pressure to choose premier candidates
Politics
/ 11 June 2024

ANC in Limpopo under pressure to choose premier candidates

The province is expected to have a woman premier for the first time

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
ANC to join DA, IFP and NFP to form a government in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 11 June 2024

ANC to join DA, IFP and NFP to form a government in KwaZulu-Natal

Parties will back Inkatha Freedom Party provincial chairperson Thami Ntuli for premier

By Paddy Harper
MK party asks concourt to order fresh elections
Politics
/ 11 June 2024

MK party asks concourt to order fresh elections

The party argues that the May vote was marred by material irregularities and demands a rerun within 90 days

By Emsie Ferreira
MK party’s boycott threat is legal nonsense
Politics
/ 11 June 2024

MK party’s boycott threat is legal nonsense

Parliament can proceed to elect the president without the party’s 58 MPs present

By Emsie Ferreira
National Freedom Party could be the kingmaker with a single seat in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature
Politics
/ 10 June 2024

National Freedom Party could be the kingmaker with a single seat in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature

The NF party wants a provincial cabinet seat in return for its support

By Paddy Harper
ANC to discipline NEC members who criticise decision to invite all parties to government of national unity
Politics
/ 10 June 2024

ANC to discipline NEC members who criticise decision to invite all parties to government of national unity

The party says it is not censoring members but is imposing democratic centralism

By Lunga Mzangwe
Jacob Zuma’s MK party off to ConCourt to try interdict first sitting of parliament
Politics
/ 10 June 2024

Jacob Zuma’s MK party off to ConCourt to try interdict first sitting of parliament

The party said its MPs would boycott the National Assembly in a bid to rob the chamber of legal standing when it elects the president

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Officials are looting Msunduzi municipality’
National
/ 10 June 2024

‘Officials are looting Msunduzi municipality’

Senior staff were allegedly told ahead of the elections ‘to cough up R5  million or resign’

By Lyse Comins
Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela scoops Templeton Prize
National
/ 9 June 2024

Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela scoops Templeton Prize

The Templeton Prize is in recognition of her work in healing in the aftermath of apartheid

By Lyse Comins
This VW ticks all the boxes, from daily commuter to long trips on the open road
Motoring
/ 9 June 2024

This VW ticks all the boxes, from daily commuter to long trips on the open road

The VW Tiguan has impressive ride quality, while the road and wind noise are more than acceptable for an SUV of this kind

By Lerato Matebese
Zambia tallies the costs of mining for electric batteries
The Green Guardian
/ 9 June 2024

Zambia tallies the costs of mining for electric batteries

Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries

By Oscar Nkala
Election 2024: The centre could hold or things could fall apart
Politics
/ 9 June 2024

Election 2024: The centre could hold or things could fall apart

Now that the report cards have been handed out, cynicism and uncertainty rule

By Richard Calland and Mike Law
Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet
Opinion
/ 8 June 2024

Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet

Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies

By Ozayr Patel
Ramaphosa unlikely to sign Bela bill into law before new administration is in place
Education
/ 8 June 2024

Ramaphosa unlikely to sign Bela bill into law before new administration is in place

The Democratic Alliance has objected to amendments in the Basic Education Law Amendment Bill, saying that it takes power away from parents, and gives it to the government

By Umamah Bakharia
Is the BMW i5 M60 an electrified M5?
Motoring
/ 8 June 2024

Is the BMW i5 M60 an electrified M5?

Performance electric cars are in vogue and the new BMW i5 M60 is a case in point

By Lerato Matebese
Doctors launch digital solution to boost health literacy in South Africa
Health
/ 8 June 2024

Doctors launch digital solution to boost health literacy in South Africa

The digital solution was designed to inform patients, improve healthcare outcomes and protect doctors

By Aarti Bhana
Only the MK party intent on challenging the election outcome
Politics
/ 7 June 2024

Only the MK party intent on challenging the election outcome

Other parties flagged irregularities but want to distance themselves from MK and Jacob Zuma’s efforts to discredit the elections

By Emsie Ferreira
Kodwa faces 15 years in jail for R1.6m corruption charges – if found guilty
National
/ 7 June 2024

Kodwa faces 15 years in jail for R1.6m corruption charges – if found guilty

The former minister’s alleged crimes are more than R500 000, kicking in a minimum sentence legislation

By Khaya Koko
High-ranking ANC ministers lose seats as MK party rises in South African elections
Politics
/ 7 June 2024

High-ranking ANC ministers lose seats as MK party rises in South African elections

There will be no return to parliament for Bheki Cele and Thulas Nxesi on the slimmer ANC list

By Mandisa Nyathi, Lunga Mzangwe and Paddy Harper
It’s a GNU party and (almost) everybody is invited
Politics
/ 7 June 2024

It’s a GNU party and (almost) everybody is invited

Parties’ no-go areas are rapidly shifting as the deadline to constitute a government looms

By Lunga Mzangwe, Emsie Ferreira, Mandisa Nyathi and Paddy Harper
ANC weighs up doomsday scenarios as economy falters
Business
/ 6 June 2024

ANC weighs up doomsday scenarios as economy falters

As coalition discussions intensify, the party could end up making significant policy concessions to navigate South Africa’s uncertain future

By Sarah Smit
ANC has narrowed its options to forming a government of national unity, says Fikile Mbalula
Politics
/ 6 June 2024

ANC has narrowed its options to forming a government of national unity, says Fikile Mbalula

The secretary general said the only party that had been difficult to speak to had been MK, because Jacob Zuma was unreachable

By Lunga Mzangwe
Political freeze: South Africa’s election aftermath is colder than ever
Opinion
/ 6 June 2024

Political freeze: South Africa’s election aftermath is colder than ever

It’s -71 in the ANC’s Luthuli House headquarters

By Paddy Harper
ANC: ‘We are talking to everybody’
Politics
/ 6 June 2024

ANC: ‘We are talking to everybody’

The party’s national executive committee will decide who it will partner with – and how – on Thursday

By Paddy Harper
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