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Basic education department open to consultation on Bela Act language policies
Education
/ 27 January 2025

Basic education department open to consultation on Bela Act language policies

Trade union Solidarity has said that the new law alienates Afrikaans-speaking learners

By Umamah Bakharia
Power at play in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment hearing
National
/ 23 January 2025

Power at play in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment hearing

Andiswa Mengo has been accused of being a liar who indulged the judge president’s advances

By Emsie Ferreira
Judge Mbenenge’s counsel suggests complainant was a willing participant in texts of sexual nature
National
/ 21 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge’s counsel suggests complainant was a willing participant in texts of sexual nature

Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane submitted that Andiswa Mengo’s responses to sexual advances did not communicate the ‘disgust’ she said she felt

By Emsie Ferreira
Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies
National
/ 20 January 2025

Judge Mbenenge had a reputation for harassment, complainant testifies

Andiswa Mengo told a tribunal two people intimated to her she was not the first woman to be hounded by the Eastern Cape judge president

By Emsie Ferreira
Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no
National
/ 16 January 2025

Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no

The Eastern Cape judge president routinely sent sexual texts until she tried to placate him in the hope he would leave her in peace, Andiswa Mengo told a judicial conduct tribunal

By Emsie Ferreira
ActionSA forms alliance with F4SD for 2026 local government elections
Politics
/ 15 January 2025

ActionSA forms alliance with F4SD for 2026 local government elections

Herman Mashaba has created a deputy position for Forum 4 Service Delivery founder Mbahare Johannes Kekana as part of the agreement

By Mandisa Nyathi
Judicial tribunal hears of Judge Mbenenge’s sexually explicit texts to colleague
National
/ 14 January 2025

Judicial tribunal hears of Judge Mbenenge’s sexually explicit texts to colleague

But the chair of the inquiry raised questions about the complainant’s ambiguous responses to the Eastern Cape judge president’s advances

By Emsie Ferreira
Experts say AI will fuel cybercrime attacks in 2025
Business
/ 13 January 2025

Experts say AI will fuel cybercrime attacks in 2025

Artificial intelligence is a potent ‘always-on’ weapon that can assist in criminal attacks

By Lyse Comins
One year on, parallel leadership, financial battles threaten Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 10 January 2025

One year on, parallel leadership, financial battles threaten Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal

Provincial convener Willies Mchunu says the party needs to start building its structures from scratch

By Paddy Harper
EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from parliament
Politics
/ 9 January 2025

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from parliament

His resignation follows mounting speculation about his future in the party, particularly after he skipped its third elective conference in December

By Mandisa Nyathi
ITB leaders back at work despite ‘suspension’ by Zulu king
National
/ 8 January 2025

ITB leaders back at work despite ‘suspension’ by Zulu king

The monarch’s lawyer tried to stop board executives from entering the Ingonyama Trust Board premises but failed

By Paddy Harper
SACP set to confirm independent 2026 election bid at tripartite alliance meeting
Politics
/ 7 January 2025

SACP set to confirm independent 2026 election bid at tripartite alliance meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for its alliance partners, the SACP and labour federation Cosatu, to unite to return the ANC to power

By Mandisa Nyathi
Photojournalism: The price of bearing witness
Thought Leader
/ 6 January 2025

Photojournalism: The price of bearing witness

Photographers bring the plight of the voiceless into focus, helping them get aid — often at great personal cost

By Patience Ukama
Ramaphosa found resolve after losing the ANC’s majority
Politics
/ 20 December 2024

Ramaphosa found resolve after losing the ANC’s majority

Negotiating a broad coalition to hold the political centre was perhaps the president’s finest political hour

By Emsie Ferreira
Macpherson releases tenders for 24 state-owned buildings
National
/ 18 December 2024

Macpherson releases tenders for 24 state-owned buildings

The unused and dilapidated structures may be leased long-term, sold or revamped to be used for the public good

By Lyse Comins
Brighter 2025 outlook for South Africa’s economy
Business
/ 17 December 2024

Brighter 2025 outlook for South Africa’s economy

Analysts expect GDP growth to be 1.5% to 2% in the coming year, which will is also likely to see further interest rate cuts

By Lyse Comins
Zuma preaches black unity ahead of 2026 and 2029 elections at MK party’s first anniversary rally
Politics
/ 15 December 2024

Zuma preaches black unity ahead of 2026 and 2029 elections at MK party’s first anniversary rally

The former president said political power was ‘only four years’ away

By Paddy Harper
Bela and factional strife stress test the GNU
Politics
/ 12 December 2024

Bela and factional strife stress test the GNU

The Democratic Alliance called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to draw on a settlement with Solidarity to end the impasse over the act

By Emsie Ferreira and Umamah Bakharia
G20 sherpa meeting proposes review of group’s role and mandate
Business
/ 11 December 2024

G20 sherpa meeting proposes review of group’s role and mandate

South Africa plans a comprehensive assessment of achievements and challenges

By Anathi Madubela
SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections
Politics
/ 10 December 2024

SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections

The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC

By Mandisa Nyathi
Lesufi on Bela Act: Friday the 13th ‘liberation day’ for education
Politics
/ 9 December 2024

Lesufi on Bela Act: Friday the 13th ‘liberation day’ for education

The Gauteng premier has called for the full Implementation of Bela Act despite threats of a court challenge by the Democratic Alliance and the Solidarity union

By Mandisa Nyathi
Steel industry struggles deepen as ArcelorMittal retrenchments highlight systemic problems
Business
/ 8 December 2024

Steel industry struggles deepen as ArcelorMittal retrenchments highlight systemic problems

Amid rising imports and operational hurdles, the steel producer announces layoffs while the government’s long-term strategy remains unclear

By Anathi Madubela
SACP: We are contesting the elections, but not the ANC
Politics
/ 5 December 2024

SACP: We are contesting the elections, but not the ANC

The SACP had planned to run in 2024 national and provincial elections but pulled back because of the number of parties funded by white capital

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ‘not strong enough’ to withstand problems – Bhengu-Motsiri
Article
/ 2 December 2024

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ‘not strong enough’ to withstand problems – Bhengu-Motsiri

The party’s spokesperson said the ANC was considering various options on how to rebuild the party in that province and Gauteng

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive
Politics
/ 28 November 2024

ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive

Sources said the party’s national executive committee is set to finalise the possible dissolution of the two provincial bodies at its next meeting in two weeks

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Black Friday spending expected to be subdued
Business
/ 27 November 2024

Black Friday spending expected to be subdued

Although economic conditions have improved, consumers are still grappling with the high cost of living and joblessness

By Aarti Bhana
Education department failed to build or renovate schools in four provinces in 2023-24 financial year
Education
/ 26 November 2024

Education department failed to build or renovate schools in four provinces in 2023-24 financial year

Education department failed to build or renovate schools in four provinces in 2023-44 financial year

By Umamah Bakharia
Cracks emerge in ANC Youth League leadership slate as allegations of division intensify
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Cracks emerge in ANC Youth League leadership slate as allegations of division intensify

But president Collen Malatji says rumours of division are being spread by those who want the league to implode

By Lunga Mzangwe
COP29’s ‘shocking’ R1.3 trillion for developing counties lambasted
The Green Guardian
/ 24 November 2024

COP29’s ‘shocking’ R1.3 trillion for developing counties lambasted

This conference has shown how developed countries want to shirk their climate finance responsibilities to vulnerable countries, say leaders of least developed nations

By Ozayr Patel and Lyse Comins
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by a conservative 25 basis points
Business
/ 21 November 2024

Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by a conservative 25 basis points

This comes as inflation cooled to 2.8% in October, below the Reserve Bank’s 3% to 6% target band

By Anathi Madubela
Government, business pledge to combat construction mafia
National
/ 20 November 2024

Government, business pledge to combat construction mafia

The Durban Declaration outlines concrete interventions to be taken to over the next 12 months

By Lyse Comins
National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again
Politics
/ 19 November 2024

National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again

Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence

By Paddy Harper
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