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Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’
Politics
/ 10 October 2023

Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’

The party leader is one of the participants on a five-day German tour to learn how coalitions are managed in that country

By Paddy Harper
Treasury extends deadline for Eskom municipal debt write-off
Business
/ 10 October 2023

Treasury extends deadline for Eskom municipal debt write-off

So far, only 28 municipalities have been approved to participate in the programme

By Sarah Smit
Angry Joburg residents protest six weeks without water
The Green Guardian
/ 10 October 2023

Angry Joburg residents protest six weeks without water

Over the past year, Gauteng has witnessed a disturbing increase in water challenges, according to WaterCAN

By Sheree Bega
Tech firms struggle as Israel-Gaza falsehoods explode
World
/ 10 October 2023

Tech firms struggle as Israel-Gaza falsehoods explode

There are fears that misinformation could trigger real-world harm, amplifying hate and violence especially in conflicts such as in Israel/Palestine

By Anuj Chopra
Frogs are sliding towards extinction
The Green Guardian
/ 10 October 2023

Frogs are sliding towards extinction

Two out of every five species are threatened, a new global assessment has found

By Sheree Bega
Corporate capture and austerity politics
Thought Leader
/ 10 October 2023

Corporate capture and austerity politics

The choice to adopt austerity is not about protecting the state against capture — nor is it about realising untapped growth

By Sarah Smit
Eskom chair Mpho Makwana to step down end of October, Gordhan says
National
/ 9 October 2023

Eskom chair Mpho Makwana to step down end of October, Gordhan says

Makwana’s resignation comes hours after Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the country was not yet ‘out of the woods’ in terms of load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mo Miracles calls divine intervention – or insurrection – and says God is giving him the presidency
Thought Leader
/ 9 October 2023

Mo Miracles calls divine intervention – or insurrection – and says God is giving him the presidency

Did God send Mogoeng a WhatsApp, or did He use a burning bush?

By Paddy Harper
Meyiwa trial: Defence accuses state of holding back information
National
/ 9 October 2023

Meyiwa trial: Defence accuses state of holding back information

Advocate Zandile Mshololo tells the court that the defence must be furnished with evidence before the state calls a new witness

By Mandisa Ndlovu
South Africa willing to facilitate peace in Israel-Hamas war
Politics
/ 9 October 2023

South Africa willing to facilitate peace in Israel-Hamas war

Pretoria does not believe its disparate views on the conflict will affect relations with the US

By Lizeka Tandwa and Umamah Bakharia
Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding
National
/ 9 October 2023

Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding

The power utility is aiming to ensure there are no power cuts during the day and a maximum of level four from the late afternoons this week

By Lyse Comins
‘Convenient democrats’ want to review the composition of the JSC
Thought Leader
/ 9 October 2023

‘Convenient democrats’ want to review the composition of the JSC

The presence of democratically elected leaders in the Judicial Service Commission is critical

By Sinawo Thambo
Pharmacists an ‘underused resource’, can play a bigger role in healthcare
Health
/ 9 October 2023

Pharmacists an ‘underused resource’, can play a bigger role in healthcare

About 70% of the doctors who emigrate are pushed out of the country by excessive taxes, unsatisfactory fringe benefits and poor remuneration

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Snaring on the rise in the Kruger, says Barbara Creecy
The Green Guardian
/ 9 October 2023

Snaring on the rise in the Kruger, says Barbara Creecy

The forestry, fisheries and the environment minister said more than 7 000 snares were removed last year alone

By Sheree Bega
Foschini Group: Make textiles great in Cape again
Business
/ 8 October 2023

Foschini Group: Make textiles great in Cape again

TFG’s focus is to support the belief that the clothing and textile industry can once again become the Western Cape’s largest employer

By Sue Segar
Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’
World
/ 8 October 2023

Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’

Israel also came under attack from the north on Sunday when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells ‘in solidarity’ with the unprecedented Hamas offensive, without causing any casualties

By Jay Deshmukh
Government urged to confront looming egg shortages amid bird flu crisis
National
/ 8 October 2023

Government urged to confront looming egg shortages amid bird flu crisis

Importers have called for a flexible poultry policy that allows for the suspension of punitive import tariffs implemented to protect local production

By Lyse Comins
IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate
Politics
/ 8 October 2023

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate

Inkatha Freedom Party founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi will remain the face of the party’s election campaign

By Paddy Harper
uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute
National
/ 8 October 2023

uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute

Local business and property owners say trade and values have plummeted due to taxi traffic congestion caused by the lack of a permanent public transport facility

By Lyse Comins
Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom

Kriel or Am? Pollard or Libbok? Nails are being bitten as the South African team heads for the quarter-finals

By Luke Alfred
Six SANDF soldiers killed after fire engulfs camp
National
/ 7 October 2023

Six SANDF soldiers killed after fire engulfs camp

Firefighters were on Saturday still battling to contain the blaze which also injured three people, with the army focused on accounting for all those who were on site

By Lyse Comins
Israel says at ‘war’ after rare militant infiltration from Gaza
World
/ 7 October 2023

Israel says at ‘war’ after rare militant infiltration from Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ‘we are at war’ and vowed severe retaliation after ordering an extensive mobilisation of Israeli army reserves

By Ahmad Gharabli and Adel Zaanoun
Democracy and human rights at the crossroads
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Democracy and human rights at the crossroads

Capitalism may be democracy’s enemy. Democracy has become a brand name, used by even fascist dictators. We may not abandon it though

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Gregory Maqoma says farewell at the top of his game
Friday
/ 7 October 2023

Gregory Maqoma says farewell at the top of his game

Fit and fabulous at 50, Gregory Maqoma is leaving the stage but he is still a force in dance

By Lesego Chepape
Pick n Pay: Summers is back, but will the Ackermans check out?
Business
/ 7 October 2023

Pick n Pay: Summers is back, but will the Ackermans check out?

The prodigal son’s return may usher in a new era for the retailer, which has languished under the Ackerman family’s control

By Sarah Smit
ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition

Tensions over Tshwane between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are not expected affect the multi-party pact

By Paddy Harper
Court bid to strip Zulu king of power to name Buthelezi successor
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

Court bid to strip Zulu king of power to name Buthelezi successor

The king’s uncle has moved to cut his legal funding and wants the state to stop his salary

By Paddy Harper
Road crisis leads to plea for toll gate to be opened
National
/ 6 October 2023

Road crisis leads to plea for toll gate to be opened

The alternative route to the N3 leading to key tourism sites has collapsed in sections, making it dangerous for drivers and restricting visitors

By Lyse Comins
Putin skipped Brics summit to avoid ‘political show’
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

Putin skipped Brics summit to avoid ‘political show’

The Russian leader is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, a provision that South Africa as an ICC member would be expected to implement if he were to set foot in the country

By Agence France Presse
Ndlozi aims to be first EFF premier
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

Ndlozi aims to be first EFF premier

The party’s leaders are determined to clinch the top spot in Gauteng for their candidate

By Mandisa Nyathi
Senzo Mchunu: No growth or development without water
The Green Guardian
/ 5 October 2023

Senzo Mchunu: No growth or development without water

South Africa is running out of suitable sites for new dams

By Sheree Bega
Kganyago: Relaxed targets would thwart inflation fight
Business
/ 5 October 2023

Kganyago: Relaxed targets would thwart inflation fight

As central bankers in the advanced world unite over the ‘higher for longer’ mantra, the Reserve Bank cautions against raising targets amid still-high inflation

By Sarah Smit
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