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EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party
Politics
/ 30 August 2024

EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party

The Economic Freedom Fighters once used the same tactic against the ANC after Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu left the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer
Article
/ 29 August 2024

Court to grant Zuma’s request for reasons for dismissing bid to dislodge Downer

The state had pleaded with Judge Nkosinathi Chili to dismiss the application and set a trial date in the arms deal corruption case against the former president

By Emsie Ferreira
Stephen Hobbs: Of man-made forests and the hidden work of fungi
Friday
/ 29 August 2024

Stephen Hobbs: Of man-made forests and the hidden work of fungi

Exhibition delves into the connections and balance between urban life and nature

By Lesego Chepape
Legal battle to stop deadly air
The Green Guardian
/ 29 August 2024

Legal battle to stop deadly air

The key theme in the air quality case heard in the supreme court of appeal this week focused on holding government and polluters to account

By Sheree Bega
Ramaphosa: Sovereign wealth fund delayed, but will happen
National
/ 29 August 2024

Ramaphosa: Sovereign wealth fund delayed, but will happen

The president said the fund would not be an additional burden to taxpayers because it would be financed by dividends from ‘well managed’ state-owned entities

By Des Erasmus
Eskom’s unaffordable tariff hikes need a review
Opinion
/ 29 August 2024

Eskom’s unaffordable tariff hikes need a review

Massive proposed electricity price increases will leave many South Africans having to choose between buying food or having power

By Ozayr Patel
SA’s first artificial intelligence air pollution monitoring system rolled out in Johannesburg
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2024

SA’s first artificial intelligence air pollution monitoring system rolled out in Johannesburg

The AI_r system will augment existing national air quality monitoring systems

By Umamah Bakharia
Pick n Pay, Ster-Kinekor unprofitable for Redefine
Business
/ 28 August 2024

Pick n Pay, Ster-Kinekor unprofitable for Redefine

The property group says it is reducing space it lets to underperforming tenants

By Anathi Madubela
How growth will be sustained by business SA despite a hostile  operating environment
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2024

How growth will be sustained by business SA despite a hostile  operating environment

The economic landscape will require out-the-box thinking for
corporate South Africa to stay afloat

By James Maposa
Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group
National
/ 28 August 2024

Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group

A report by the Tears Foundation has highlighted that women don’t report cases to the police and call for help from work, emphasising the need for personal, confidential services

By Lyse Comins
UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2024

UN special rapporteur: Toxic pollution in SA fuelled by corporate greed and government inaction 

Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations

By Sheree Bega
Examining colonial narratives and African representation in German literature
Friday
/ 28 August 2024

Examining colonial narratives and African representation in German literature

This is an edited extract of Henning Melber’s The Long Shadow of German Colonialism.

By Henning Melber
Saftu calls on education department to ensure workers’ rights are upheld at Educor colleges
Education
/ 27 August 2024

Saftu calls on education department to ensure workers’ rights are upheld at Educor colleges

The department of higher education and training has reinstated the private college group’s registration after after revoking it in March

By Umamah Bakharia
Landmark ‘Deadly Air’ case heads to supreme court of appeal
National
/ 27 August 2024

Landmark ‘Deadly Air’ case heads to supreme court of appeal

Environment organisations groundWork and Vukani Environmental Justice Movement argue that regulations are necessary to save lives on the polluted Highveld

By Sheree Bega
MK party: A political party, a family affair — or a spaza shop?
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

MK party: A political party, a family affair — or a spaza shop?

The party needs to get its house in order if it is to survive the upcoming elections.

By Enzokuhle Sabela
Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings
Government News
/ 27 August 2024

Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings

The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit violence, murder and extortion

By Lyse Comins
Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution
Business
/ 27 August 2024

Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution

KwaZulu-Natal economic development MEC Musa Zondi said the ‘crisis’ at the finance institution, which had its licence suspended last week, was being addressed with urgency

By Des Erasmus
Consumer food price inflation at lowest level since January 2020
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2024

Consumer food price inflation at lowest level since January 2020

While we could see food price inflation remaining relatively softer in the coming months, there are some possible upside price risks on bread and cereals and meat.

By Wandile Sihlobo
Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms
Education
/ 26 August 2024

Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools

By Umamah Bakharia
Mpox declaration marks a key shift in power for Africa
Africa
/ 26 August 2024

Mpox declaration marks a key shift in power for Africa

The continent asked for more say in global health decisions after Covid. It now has that. The mpox declaration is a test of this new power

By Charles Ebikeme
KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order
National
/ 26 August 2024

KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order

The new DA MEC Martin Meyer said government would work with legitimate business forums, not violent groups pretending to be forums

By Lyse Comins
Percival Everett’s James is a masterful subversion of Mark Twain’s classic
Friday
/ 26 August 2024

Percival Everett’s James is a masterful subversion of Mark Twain’s classic

Percival Everett’s new novel James is a thoughtful, intelligent retelling of an old tale.

By Rodney Ghobril
Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal
Business
/ 25 August 2024

Toyota and Ogihara launch R1.1bn plant in KwaZulu-Natal

The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.

By Lyse Comins
The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink
Opinion
/ 25 August 2024

The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink

The Constitution Amendment Bill divests the National Prosecuting Authority of its power to institute criminal proceedings regarding corruption and organised crime and instead vests these powers in the proposed anti-corruption commission

By Lauren Kohn and Theunis Roux
Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress
Thought Leader
/ 24 August 2024

Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress

… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy

By Ozayr Patel
Garbage plan: Johannesburg’s planned waste incinerator sparks outrage
The Green Guardian
/ 24 August 2024

Garbage plan: Johannesburg’s planned waste incinerator sparks outrage

Environmental justice organisations and waste pickers say that burning rubbish will cause air pollution and take away livelihoods

By Sheree Bega
Johannesburg City Library could open its doors in six months
National
/ 24 August 2024

Johannesburg City Library could open its doors in six months

The city still needs to ensure the building is fire compliant before it can open its doors to the public

By Aarti Bhana
Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’

The president said it was essential to meet people and address problems with the delivery of service

By Mandisa Nyathi
Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?
Business
/ 22 August 2024

Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?

Experts say many young people get into the industry out of sheer desperation

By Anathi Madubela
What did you do this weekend?
Friday
/ 22 August 2024

What did you do this weekend?

I played the lead in a film that took just 48 hours to make as part of an international competition.

By Busi Lethole
TotalEnergies advertising found to be misleading and greenwashing
The Green Guardian
/ 22 August 2024

TotalEnergies advertising found to be misleading and greenwashing

The Advertising Regulatory Board said that the multinational energy giant’s advert regarding sustainable development was contradictory

By Ozayr Patel
‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister
Education
/ 22 August 2024

‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister

Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools

By Umamah Bakharia
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