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Government U-turn on cannabis food products ban after public outcry
National
/ 26 March 2025

Government U-turn on cannabis food products ban after public outcry

The presidency intervened, saying there should be more stakeholder consultation and public participation in the formulation of new regulations

By Aarti Bhana
Africa’s busiest airport has a drug problem
Africa
/ 25 March 2025

Africa’s busiest airport has a drug problem

A Kenyan citizen was facing execution in Vietnam. Her ordeal began with lax security at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport

By Samuel Getachew
Indian consulate official recalled amid claims of discrimination, Chinese spy accusations
Politics
/ 24 March 2025

Indian consulate official recalled amid claims of discrimination, Chinese spy accusations

The employee has opened a criminal case alleging he was unlawfully detained in the workplace

By Lyse Comins
Talking trash in suburbia
Columns
/ 21 March 2025

Talking trash in suburbia

I don’t mean to rubbish their efforts but Pikitup needs a better plan before Joburg residents drown in their refuse

By Christian Stephen
Court order imposes no-fishing zones to safeguard African penguins
The Green Guardian
/ 19 March 2025

Court order imposes no-fishing zones to safeguard African penguins

This comes after a settlement agreement was reached by conservation NGOs and commercial sardine and anchovy fishers using nets

By Sheree Bega
Durban Port developments gather momentum
Business
/ 18 March 2025

Durban Port developments gather momentum

New container terminals, expansion of the car terminal and a waterfront development are on the cards

By Lyse Comins
Climate change and infectious diseases: A looming global health crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 17 March 2025

Climate change and infectious diseases: A looming global health crisis

How extreme weather events are amplifying disease risks across the globe

By Sheree Bega
South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool
Politics
/ 15 March 2025

South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool

The move, which marks a further deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, was announced by US secretary of state Marco Rubio in a post on X late on Friday

By Stella Mapenzauswa
Budget 2.0: Political parties divided over VAT hike, albeit lower than initial proposal
Politics
/ 13 March 2025

Budget 2.0: Political parties divided over VAT hike, albeit lower than initial proposal

The Democratic Alliance said the budget would struggle to pass in parliament, given the ANC’s lack of a majority

By Mandisa Nyathi
Godongwana clings to VAT increase but halves initial proposal
Business
/ 12 March 2025

Godongwana clings to VAT increase but halves initial proposal

The minister conceded that the measure did not have support across the political spectrum

By Emsie Ferreira
Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections

The secretary general said a local government intervention task team would be sent to assist struggling Free State municipalities

By Lunga Mzangwe
Rising debt, inefficiencies are draining South Africa’s fiscus, finance committees say
Business
/ 10 March 2025

Rising debt, inefficiencies are draining South Africa’s fiscus, finance committees say

The chairs of parliament’s finance committees say the country is on a fiscal cliff and the minister has to make difficult choices in his budget this week

By Aarti Bhana
ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero

The South African Municipal Workers Union said it would not march but would ask for a meeting with the president when he visited the city

By Lunga Mzangwe
Joslin Smith: Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use
National
/ 5 March 2025

Joslin Smith: Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use

Two of the accused have alleged being assaulted and tortured and also detailed smoking tik on the day of Joslin’s disappearance

By Des Erasmus
South Africa’s economy expands by 0.6% in fourth quarter of 2024
Business
/ 4 March 2025

South Africa’s economy expands by 0.6% in fourth quarter of 2024

The agriculture sector was up 17.2% and was the largest contributor to GDP growth during the period

By Aarti Bhana
Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors
Politics
/ 3 March 2025

Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has been removed as the head of the party’s economic transformation committee

By Mandisa Nyathi
Young South Africans’ goal is this English football team
Sport
/ 2 March 2025

Young South Africans’ goal is this English football team

The British Football Academy in Pinetown is paving the way for local players to be seen on the international stage as they may have a shot at playing for Queens Park Rangers

By Lyse Comins
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told

The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges

By Des Erasmus
Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans
Politics
/ 25 February 2025

Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans

They criticised the Gauteng premier’s water and electricity solutions as misguided

By Mandisa Nyathi
Climate change, industrialised farming methods threatens Africa’s grasslands and livelihoods
The Green Guardian
/ 24 February 2025

Climate change, industrialised farming methods threatens Africa’s grasslands and livelihoods

The reseeding of African grasslands with multispecies can boost forage quality and quantity while addressing soil degradation

By Sheree Bega
A national dialogue must be people-centred for SA to thrive
Thought Leader
/ 24 February 2025

A national dialogue must be people-centred for SA to thrive

We all have the obligation to participate publicly because it is our collective responsibility to advance South Africa Inc.

By Klaus Kotze
Ramaphosa will no longer oppose application on TRC cases
National
/ 19 February 2025

Ramaphosa will no longer oppose application on TRC cases

The president has withdrawn his notice to oppose a landmark case led by the son of Fort Calata

By Emsie Ferreira
Unemployment rate eases to 31.9% as four industries add jobs
Business
/ 18 February 2025

Unemployment rate eases to 31.9% as four industries add jobs

This marks the second consecutive drop in the jobless rate, and the lowest since the third quarter of 2023

By Aarti Bhana
NSFAS accommodation woes continue with landlords demanding ‘top-up’ fees
National
/ 17 February 2025

NSFAS accommodation woes continue with landlords demanding ‘top-up’ fees

Students are appealing for intervention from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the respective universities

By Umamah Bakharia
EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll
Politics
/ 14 February 2025

EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll

Tensions between uMkhonto weSizwe’s Floyd Shivambu and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have exposed divisions the Red Berets intend to exploit

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
The new snake oil: Antivenoms that are as useless as water
Health
/ 13 February 2025

The new snake oil: Antivenoms that are as useless as water

In sub-Saharan Africa, patients face a ‘wild west’ where treatments for snake bites cost the Earth or don’t work

By Paul Eccles, Andjela Milivojevic and Rachel Schraer
Lorin Sookool: A provocateur, a storyteller
Friday
/ 12 February 2025

Lorin Sookool: A provocateur, a storyteller

Her powerful double bill confronts colonial legacies through bold choreography that refuses easy answers

By Lesego Chepape
Phoka Nyokong and the fight for Africa’s stolen artefacts
Friday
/ 11 February 2025

Phoka Nyokong and the fight for Africa’s stolen artefacts

The artist’s exhibition challenges colonial looting and the fight to reclaim Africa’s stolen cultural heritage

By Kibo Ngowi
Developer withdraws huge lawsuit against Joburg activist and conservancy
The Green Guardian
/ 4 February 2025

Developer withdraws huge lawsuit against Joburg activist and conservancy

Century Property had filed a nearly R200 million damages claim, accusing the environmentalists of delaying its projects

By Sheree Bega
Agriculture: No need to panic over the Expropriation Act
Opinion
/ 3 February 2025

Agriculture: No need to panic over the Expropriation Act

However, we should keep a watchful eye on how it is applied in the coming years

By Wandile Sihlobo
Reserve Bank cuts repo rate to 7.5%
Business
/ 30 January 2025

Reserve Bank cuts repo rate to 7.5%

This was despite the central bank highlighting upside risks to the inflation outlook

By Aarti Bhana
Parliament postpones KZN visit to end friction between Zulu king, Ingonyama Trust Board
Politics
/ 29 January 2025

Parliament postpones KZN visit to end friction between Zulu king, Ingonyama Trust Board

Tensions have risen between King MisuZulu and the ITB, and the land reform minister recently overturned the monarch’s attempt to dissolve the board

By Eyaaz Matwadia
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