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Experts warn of security threats brought by load-shedding
National
/ 25 January 2023

Experts warn of security threats brought by load-shedding

House burglaries are on the rise and the banking sector and cash distribution industry consider the risks

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Take part in the Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade
Friday
/ 25 January 2023

Take part in the Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade

This year’s event coincides with the celebrations for the 364th year since wine was first made in South Africa

By Gugulethu Tshabalala
Should we celebrate the 2022 matric pass rate?
Opinion
/ 25 January 2023

Should we celebrate the 2022 matric pass rate?

One concern is the poor pass rate in maths and a growing number of learners drop to the easier subject of maths literacy.

By Paul Esterhuizen
How load-shedding hurts people with disabilities
National
/ 25 January 2023

How load-shedding hurts people with disabilities

People with hearing, breathing and mobility disabilities and who depend on devices powered by electricity ‘have been immobilised’

By Sheree Bega
ANC backs deputy mayor from its smaller coalition partners for eThekwini
Politics
/ 24 January 2023

ANC backs deputy mayor from its smaller coalition partners for eThekwini

Governing party says it cannot be ‘arrogant’ and try to run Durban alone

By Paddy Harper
Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding

Nineteen interest groups are seeking urgent relief from ongoing load-shedding to ensure the provision of basic services

By Emsie Ferreira
Why are white women never called ‘slay queens’?
Friday
/ 24 January 2023

Why are white women never called ‘slay queens’?

A new book called ‘The Soft Life’ argues that blessers and blessees are as much a white and Indian affliction as a black woman’s

By Lethabo Mailula
Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko
Africa
/ 24 January 2023

Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko

Activist was assassinated because he demanded democratic reforms, say supporters

By Zweli Martin Dlamini
Seven dead in California shooting in the US
Top Six
/ 24 January 2023

Seven dead in California shooting in the US

The latest bloodshed occurred at two farms around Half Moon Bay, a coastal community south of San Francisco

By Glenn Chapman and Gilles Clarenne
Slain Zambian man’s family ‘not convinced’ remains from Russia are his
Africa
/ 23 January 2023

Slain Zambian man’s family ‘not convinced’ remains from Russia are his

The coffin contained pieces of bones assembled into a skeleton and a DNA test carried out in South Africa is inconclusive

By Mutale Pamela Kapekele
Revenue from tourist accommodation was up in November
Business
/ 23 January 2023

Revenue from tourist accommodation was up in November

Economists had predicted an increase as the hospitality sector continues to recover from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic

By Anathi Madubela
Buhlungu’s mission is to fix Fort Hare but it comes at a high cost
Opinion
/ 23 January 2023

Buhlungu’s mission is to fix Fort Hare but it comes at a high cost

The vice-chancellor faced danger in his bid to turn around a university overwhelmed by crime and with teaching, research and human resources in shambles.

By Pedro Mzileni
KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding
Education
/ 23 January 2023

KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding

Parliament’s portfolio committee on basic education has applauded last year’s high national pass rate, but called for strategies to stop cheating in exams

By Mandisa Ndlovu
January is the anniversary of the deaths of four of Africa’s jazz legends
Friday
/ 23 January 2023

January is the anniversary of the deaths of four of Africa’s jazz legends

Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi and Jonas Gwangwa died on 23 January and Sibongile Khumalo on 28 January

By Bongeka Gumede
City bulldozes into social housing project in Woodstock, Cape Town
National
/ 23 January 2023

City bulldozes into social housing project in Woodstock, Cape Town

Residents say the council ignored objections against the development, and is pressing on despite a pending final heritage impact assessment

By Eunice Masson
Eskom sacrificed for other social needs and ideological hang-ups
Opinion
/ 22 January 2023

Eskom sacrificed for other social needs and ideological hang-ups

The government was advised by Eskom executives to invest in infrastructure to replace old power plants and to meet increased demand

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Khutsong residents ‘living in a danger zone’ amid sinkholes and sewage
The Green Guardian
/ 21 January 2023

Khutsong residents ‘living in a danger zone’ amid sinkholes and sewage

‘We are living in the danger zone’

By Sheree Bega
Blackouts add to risk of recession
Business
/ 21 January 2023

Blackouts add to risk of recession

Other factors are inflation and interest rate hikes while load-shedding has affected key sectors

By Anathi Madubela
Chasing slavery’s ghosts: The Drax family sugar cane legacy
Africa
/ 21 January 2023

Chasing slavery’s ghosts: The Drax family sugar cane legacy

The Barbados government wants reparation payments from the successors of the plantation’s founderJames Drax, led by Richard Drax, a wealthy British MP

By Howard W French
Third time unlucky for corruption charged Mhlathuze Water boss
National
/ 21 January 2023

Third time unlucky for corruption charged Mhlathuze Water boss

Mthokozisi Duze was twice cleared by the entity’s board before finally being suspended and charged

By Paddy Harper
What businesses and chief executives are most afraid of in 2023
Business
/ 20 January 2023

What businesses and chief executives are most afraid of in 2023

Two reports reveal what bosses and businesses worldwide are most concerned about. In South Africa, Eskom and cyber risks are big concerns

By Athandiwe Saba
In brief: The week in business
Business
/ 20 January 2023

In brief: The week in business

Plant-based products becoming more popular; Microsoft set to retrench 10 000 employees; and Black Friday blues

By Anathi Madubela
DA files high court challenge to pending electricity price increase
Politics
/ 19 January 2023

DA files high court challenge to pending electricity price increase

Party seeks to interdict Eskom from implementing 18.65% hike, pending the outcome of an application to have it set aside as unconstitutional

By Emsie Ferreira
State wants 225 years for repeat offender found guilty of murdering Tazné van Wyk
National
/ 19 January 2023

State wants 225 years for repeat offender found guilty of murdering Tazné van Wyk

Defence counsel for Moyhdian Pangkaeker tells the Western Cape high court one or more life sentences would be like a death sentence, asks for 30 years

By Eunice Masson
Sanef slams recent robbery at INX Prime studios
National
/ 19 January 2023

Sanef slams recent robbery at INX Prime studios

Crime in South Africa has not spared journalists and their equipment, the South African National Editors’ Forum says.

By Mandisa Ndlovu
The anarchy of July 2021 could recur
Opinion
/ 19 January 2023

The anarchy of July 2021 could recur

A 2018 state security report, the Zondo commission report
and a 2015 report on social cohesion in KwaZulu-Natal warned of problems

By Mary de Haas
Build One South Africa has joined the legal proceedings against Eskom and Pravin Gordhan
Opinion
/ 19 January 2023

Build One South Africa has joined the legal proceedings against Eskom and Pravin Gordhan

Coalition seeks to halt the 18.65% tariff increase, end load-shedding, and hold the state accountable for its failure to provide electricity

By Mmusi Maimane
Cancel culture among the youth a contributor to suicide
Opinion
/ 18 January 2023

Cancel culture among the youth a contributor to suicide

After my son took his own life after becoming a victim, I urge other parents to discuss this scourge with their children

By Gillian Schutte
Conference tackles ocean law, environmental justice and human rights
Opinion
/ 18 January 2023

Conference tackles ocean law, environmental justice and human rights

There cannot be talk about ocean justice and human rights without actively involving those whose lives are entwined with the ocean

By Heather Dugmore
Remembering fashion icon Andre Leon Talley
Friday
/ 18 January 2023

Remembering fashion icon Andre Leon Talley

A year after the death of the king of caftans, we remember the first black man to be a creative director at Vogue magazine

By Kimberley Schoeman
IEB candidates slay 2022 matric year with 98.4% pass rate
Education
/ 18 January 2023

IEB candidates slay 2022 matric year with 98.4% pass rate

The class of 2022 showed resilience and determination after two disrupted years in grades 10 and 11 because of Covid-19

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Nurses in England stage new walk-out over pay
Top Six
/ 18 January 2023

Nurses in England stage new walk-out over pay

The main nursing union accuses the government of failing to negotiate seriously on improving their pay deal for the current year, which they say is crucial given the economic situation.

By Anna Malpas and Joe Jackson
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