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MG Mornings Two

Every Muslim must look after the Earth
The Green Guardian
/ 7 April 2023

Every Muslim must look after the Earth

There is a duty to show kindness, preserve life, care for the natural environment and not waste water

By Ozayr Patel
Cannabis master plan on the rocks
National
/ 5 April 2023

Cannabis master plan on the rocks

A lack of coherent approach by government departments has stalled the process of developing cannabis policy

By Paddy Harper
Six-year contract with Framatome is bleeding Eskom’s finances
The Green Guardian
/ 4 April 2023

Six-year contract with Framatome is bleeding Eskom’s finances

Beleaguered utility fined R950 million for delays in planned maintenance at Koeberg, which will leave the country without a major power source for months

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mkhwebane tells parliament to help her find money for a lawyer
National
/ 3 April 2023

Mkhwebane tells parliament to help her find money for a lawyer

The suspended public protector suggested she would take the impeachment committee to court if it continued, despite her not having state funding

By Emsie Ferreira
Bob Marley: The Prophet’s feel-good theology
Opinion
/ 2 April 2023

Bob Marley: The Prophet’s feel-good theology

Christianity tells us to worry about hellfire; Bob Marley tells us ‘Don’t worry about a thing’. Drew Forrest looks at the Jamaican singer’s timeless appeal

By Drew Forrest
Power battle between the DA’s Zille and Steenhuisen still lurks
Politics
/ 31 March 2023

Power battle between the DA’s Zille and Steenhuisen still lurks

Party insiders worry that Democratic Alliance federal council chair Helen Zille has centralised powers as the party has not had a chief executive for two years

By Lizeka Tandwa
Rape law challenge driven by emotion, ego – justice ministry
National
/ 29 March 2023

Rape law challenge driven by emotion, ego – justice ministry

The department is opposing a bid to declare unconstitutional the defence a rape accused can use — that they believed the victim had consented

By Emsie Ferreira
Steenhuisen: DA only 10 percentage point difference with the ANC
Politics
/ 28 March 2023

Steenhuisen: DA only 10 percentage point difference with the ANC

The Democratic Alliance leader has dismissed claims by his challenger, Mpho Phalatse, that a climate of fear exists in the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
Department misses its target for eliminating pit latrines at schools
National
/ 27 March 2023

Department misses its target for eliminating pit latrines at schools

However, minister Angie Motshekga says the department is fast tracking the improvement of infrastructure at schools

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Secret DRC mine helped end World War II – and inspire ‘Wakanda’
Africa
/ 26 March 2023

Secret DRC mine helped end World War II – and inspire ‘Wakanda’

Shinkolobwe mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced the uranium that made the US’s nuclear weapons programme possible — and inspired the ‘Wakanda’ comics

By Roger Peet
Mashatile: We’re not shielding Ramaphosa on Phala Phala
Politics
/ 23 March 2023

Mashatile: We’re not shielding Ramaphosa on Phala Phala

The majority had made a decision and that was how democracy worked, the deputy president told the National Assembly

By Emsie Ferreira
Dark days as inflation rises after another jump in food prices
Business
/ 22 March 2023

Dark days as inflation rises after another jump in food prices

Analysts expected inflation to continue on a downward trajectory in February after falling to 6.9% in January; instead, it reached 7%

By Sarah Smit
How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family
National
/ 21 March 2023

How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family

The son allegedly declared zero income in 2021 despite raking in R29 million in state contracts

By Khaya Koko
Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer is ‘diehard Stalingrad’
National
/ 20 March 2023

Zuma’s private prosecution of Downer is ‘diehard Stalingrad’

It is an abuse process designed to lay the ground for the next, counsel for the arms deal corruption prosecutor told the Pietermaritzburg high court

By Emsie Ferreira
Shutdown is EFF’s dry run for the polls
Politics
/ 17 March 2023

Shutdown is EFF’s dry run for the polls

The stayaway will test the party’s leadership, machinery and ability to mobilise its supporters on the streets and in the election booths

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Sunshine Hospital may survive Road Accident Fund carnage
National
/ 17 March 2023

Sunshine Hospital may survive Road Accident Fund carnage

The Road Accident Fund said it could not heed a high court order to pay R301 million to Sunshine Hospital that is dedicated to crash victims

By Emsie Ferreira
Cape Town taxi body backs EFF shutdown call but won’t take part
Politics
/ 15 March 2023

Cape Town taxi body backs EFF shutdown call but won’t take part

The South African National Taxi Council says its members can decide if they want to take part in the national shutdown planned for 20 March

By Eunice Masson
Explainer: What a weak rand means for interest rates
Business
/ 14 March 2023

Explainer: What a weak rand means for interest rates

Later this month the South African Reserve Bank will decide how big a rise the country’s flailing economy can take

By Sarah Smit
Battle for water in dry Nelson Mandela Bay
National
/ 13 March 2023

Battle for water in dry Nelson Mandela Bay

Despite the chronic water shortage, the Nelson Mandela Bay metro says it will fend off Day Zero

By Max Matavire
Public sector crunch inflicts pain
Business
/ 11 March 2023

Public sector crunch inflicts pain

The government is walking a tightrope as civil servants embark on industrial action over pay

By Sarah Smit
Faecal pollution severely contaminates SA’s rivers, dams – report
The Green Guardian
/ 9 March 2023

Faecal pollution severely contaminates SA’s rivers, dams – report

More than half of the sites showed a high health risk if water
was used for irrigation

By Sheree Bega
Will ChatGPT power or inflict pain on the economy?
Business
/ 8 March 2023

Will ChatGPT power or inflict pain on the economy?

There are positives and negatives to the AI revolution, but African states first need reliable power and connectivity to reap the benefits

By Sarah Smit
Ace Magashule featured from the outset in Vrede probe – Thuli Madonsela
Politics
/ 7 March 2023

Ace Magashule featured from the outset in Vrede probe – Thuli Madonsela

Not investigating politicians is a breach of standards, former public protector tells inquiry into her successor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa names his electricity minister, Paul Mashatile becomes new deputy president
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

Ramaphosa names his electricity minister, Paul Mashatile becomes new deputy president

The president has increased his already bloated cabinet, promising once again to reduce it in time

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Can South Africa’s parole system keep four serial killers locked behind bars?
National
/ 5 March 2023

Can South Africa’s parole system keep four serial killers locked behind bars?

It’s had a 99% success rate for parolees and probationers complying with release conditions over three years but an expert believes the system needs an overhaul

By Eunice Masson
The apple of Steve Jobs’ s eye turns 25 this year
Friday
/ 3 March 2023

The apple of Steve Jobs’ s eye turns 25 this year

More than a decade after his death, the genius behind the brand remains at Apple

By Kimberley Schoeman
Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson
Politics
/ 1 March 2023

Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson

The announcement comes just hours after deputy president David Mabuza resigns from parliament

By Paddy Harper
Hospitals exempt from load-shedding as new disaster regulations take effect
National
/ 28 February 2023

Hospitals exempt from load-shedding as new disaster regulations take effect

Government departments will be compelled to introduce power saving measures and to move to alternative energy sources

By Paddy Harper
A grid collapse or blackout would be catastrophic, says Andre de Ruyter in court papers
National
/ 27 February 2023

A grid collapse or blackout would be catastrophic, says Andre de Ruyter in court papers

The maligned former Eskom CEO challenged the notion that it was foolish to shut ageing power stations and focus on procuring more renewable capacity

By Emsie Ferreira
State capture sees South Africa greylisted alongside South Sudan, Haiti
Business
/ 26 February 2023

State capture sees South Africa greylisted alongside South Sudan, Haiti

Analysts have warned the greylisting could have dire consequences for the country’s already hamstrung economy, by raising its risk profile and hampering investment

By Sarah Smit
ANC to take legal action against former Eskom chief executive Andre De Ruyter
Politics
/ 23 February 2023

ANC to take legal action against former Eskom chief executive Andre De Ruyter

Secretary general gives De Ruyter 10 days to produce evidence for claims of corrupt ANC leaders in Eskom accusing him of meddling in politics

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eskom to get a R254 billion lifeline
Business
/ 22 February 2023

Eskom to get a R254 billion lifeline

The debt relief amounts to almost as much as the power utility has received in bailouts since 2008

By Sarah Smit
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