The fish die-off was caused by effluent making its way into the lagoon, a problem that has built up over years
Fiscal consolidation is drawing to a close as the public purse was boosted by commodities, but the treasury will probably continue exercising restraint
But many of the continent’s leaders at COP27 will push for making full use of their oil and gas reserves
The government’s development path is likely to result in higher rates of unemployment
The country shouldn’t be facing this threat but it could bring urgency to bringing in reforms to stop corruption
A healthier public purse could signal better days ahead, but a lot remains to be seen
Standing on the shoulders of hip-hop giants like HHP, Pro and Skwatta, the new generation of Mzansi rappers is changing the genre’s lexicon
The minister’s medium-term budget policy statement had to balance the fiscal risk of state-owned entities and the threat their collapse posed for the economy
The three face charges of fraud and corruption stemming from a crooked deal with Swiss engineering firm Asea Brown Boveri
Tongaat Hulett said it entered into business rescue due to its debt burden and that waiting for additional funding exacerbated the already dire situation
Carbon tax revenue must be fed back into the economy
The firearms case was dropped when a prosecutor at Bronkhorstspruit decided not to prosecute without giving an explanation
As the situation in Haiti escalates we need to look beyond US-backed narratives to better understand a complex situation
The medium-term budget policy statement has received criticism and praise from civil society
Tania Campbell has accepted her removal as mayor by a mere seven votes
Moyhdian Pangkaeker found guilty on 21 charges including rape, murder and kidnapping of the eight year old girl
The US embassy has also recently updated its travel advisory to South Africa as a ‘violent country with civil unrest’
The Ethiopian government is unlikely to give in easily to the demands of the Tigrayan Liberation Front when negotiations intensify
To overcome negativity, and draw citizens back into politics, we need to recapture the viability of class struggle which can usher in real change
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists of South Africa provides researchers a unique opportunity to visit Antarctica aboard the SA Agulhas II
Only a third of branches have qualified and provinces have until 12 November to consolidate branch nominations for the top six and national executive members
South Africa must use the climate conference COP27 to push for just transition funding
Another says the outages are a wake-up call for how water is managed in the country’s economic hub
The former deputy at the centre of the row was accused of misrepresenting her credentials
The country’s precarious growth means that, even as inflation cools, it is vulnerable to shocks
The government must invest in its people and infrastructure to stimulate the economy
New cloud storage option will help accelerate the continents digital transformation and create jobs
Explanations for the giant power cut in eThekwini make as much sense as the ANC plan to win back voters in the Kingdom
Through a free online platform for users around the world, Jo Buitendach doesn’t only read romance novels, she writes them – anonymously
Challenges the new premier faces include power struggles within the provincial executive committee, incompetent bureaucrats, ballooning informal settlements and rooting out corruption
It’s not enough to be colour blind, we must look at reality and act to stop racism
A message to South Africa from European friends for Freedom Day