Internet ‘warriors’ provide Starlink access in South Africa
/ 13 December 2023

Internet ‘warriors’ provide Starlink access in South Africa

Icasa rules have prevented Elon Musk’s company from officially launching in the country, but thousands are still using the service illegally

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Nuclear energy procurement market to open in 2024
/ 12 December 2023

Nuclear energy procurement market to open in 2024

Nuclear energy is thought to be a solution to the baseload concerns facing the country

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Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development
/ 12 December 2023

Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development

They plan to take eThekwini Metro to the high court over allowing the environmentally sensitive coastal land to be rezoned for a housing and hotel development

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SOE holding company: Mission-led or mission impossible?
/ 12 December 2023

SOE holding company: Mission-led or mission impossible?

Reforming governance has proved to be a Sisyphean task. If done right, a new state holding company could be the final push

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DA-KZN ups the reward for information on the death of uMngeni chief whip to R1 million
/ 9 December 2023

DA-KZN ups the reward for information on the death of uMngeni chief whip to R1 million

Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was gunned down in front of his wife and children to what is expected to be a political killing

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Holiday road trips are here
/ 9 December 2023

Holiday road trips are here

We put together a list of economical vehicles for your consideration as the open road beckons

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Climate justice and human rights go hand in hand
/ 9 December 2023

Climate justice and human rights go hand in hand

One cannot stand for climate justice but remain silent while Palestine suffers injustice daily

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Another battle of the stadiums? ANC, EFF choose Moses Mabhida to launch manifestos
/ 9 December 2023

Another battle of the stadiums? ANC, EFF choose Moses Mabhida to launch manifestos

Political analysts believe that EFF’s growth in KwaZulu-Natal will be marginal

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Daniel Marokane appointed chief executive of Eskom
/ 8 December 2023

Daniel Marokane appointed chief executive of Eskom

Marokane takes the position after a year-long search for a new leader for the state power utility

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ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it
/ 8 December 2023

ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it

ANC stonewalling on ridding its election list of people named in the state capture commission was the last straw for Msimang, who then quit the party

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Provincial leaders suspect foul play as Mabuyane appears fifth on the party list in race for premier
/ 8 December 2023

Provincial leaders suspect foul play as Mabuyane appears fifth on the party list in race for premier

ANC Women’s League provincial chair Ntandokazi Capa is first on the list while Eastern Cape chairperson and premier Oscar Mabuyane’s position hangs in the balance

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Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC
/ 8 December 2023

Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC

The ANC secretary general says they are aware of rumours the former president is forming a new party

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Covid fund fraudster stole R5.5m
/ 8 December 2023

Covid fund fraudster stole R5.5m

Dennis Modika is convicted after using ghost employees to make false Ters claims

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ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?
/ 8 December 2023

ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?

The MK veteran said on Friday, however, that he would not join any political party

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Special cabinet meeting set to discuss Eskom CEO appointment on Friday
/ 7 December 2023

Special cabinet meeting set to discuss Eskom CEO appointment on Friday

Dan Marokane, the CEO of struggling sugar producer Tongaat Hulett, will be recommended for the post, according to sources

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Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president
/ 7 December 2023

Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president

Fikile Mbalula and the Luthuli House crew may find themselves working from home in the next elections

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Parents urged to be vigilant as vaping by adolescents rises
/ 7 December 2023

Parents urged to be vigilant as vaping by adolescents rises

A recent study by the University of Cape Town Lung Institute found that almost 7 000 learners vape, more than a quarter of them in grade 12

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Malala Yousafzai calls on SA to lead ‘gender apartheid’ fight
/ 7 December 2023

Malala Yousafzai calls on SA to lead ‘gender apartheid’ fight

The Nobel peace prize winner said the world needs to stand up against oppression wherever it takes place

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Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds
/ 6 December 2023

Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds

Corruption, lack of employment and empty promises are among the reasons behind young people not wanting to vote

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