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The death penalty must be abolished
Thought Leader
/ 10 October 2023

The death penalty must be abolished

As we observe the World Day Against the Death Penalty, we must hold onto the glimmer of hope that Zimbabwean authorities will do away with capital punishment

By Richard Mugobo
Angry Joburg residents protest six weeks without water
The Green Guardian
/ 10 October 2023

Angry Joburg residents protest six weeks without water

Over the past year, Gauteng has witnessed a disturbing increase in water challenges, according to WaterCAN

By Sheree Bega
Meyiwa trial: Defence accuses state of holding back information
National
/ 9 October 2023

Meyiwa trial: Defence accuses state of holding back information

Advocate Zandile Mshololo tells the court that the defence must be furnished with evidence before the state calls a new witness

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding
National
/ 9 October 2023

Ramokgopa: Eskom making strides in cutting load-shedding

The power utility is aiming to ensure there are no power cuts during the day and a maximum of level four from the late afternoons this week

By Lyse Comins
Resistance is dignity … The 7th October Palestinian uprising
Thought Leader
/ 9 October 2023

Resistance is dignity … The 7th October Palestinian uprising

To call the conflict “terrorism” highlights a bias in Western-centred reporting

By Quraysha Ismail Sooliman
Fault line cuts Somaliland’s quest for nationhood
Africa
/ 9 October 2023

Fault line cuts Somaliland’s quest for nationhood

The Las Anod conflict complicates the mission for true independence from Somalia

By Liban Mahamed
‘Convenient democrats’ want to review the composition of the JSC
Thought Leader
/ 9 October 2023

‘Convenient democrats’ want to review the composition of the JSC

The presence of democratically elected leaders in the Judicial Service Commission is critical

By Sinawo Thambo
Snaring on the rise in the Kruger, says Barbara Creecy
The Green Guardian
/ 9 October 2023

Snaring on the rise in the Kruger, says Barbara Creecy

The forestry, fisheries and the environment minister said more than 7 000 snares were removed last year alone

By Sheree Bega
Markram stars as record-setting South Africa defeat Sri Lanka
Article
/ 8 October 2023

Markram stars as record-setting South Africa defeat Sri Lanka

The Proteas set the highest ever score in Cricket World Cup history

By Agence France Presse
Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’
World
/ 8 October 2023

Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’

Israel also came under attack from the north on Sunday when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells ‘in solidarity’ with the unprecedented Hamas offensive, without causing any casualties

By Jay Deshmukh
Government urged to confront looming egg shortages amid bird flu crisis
National
/ 8 October 2023

Government urged to confront looming egg shortages amid bird flu crisis

Importers have called for a flexible poultry policy that allows for the suspension of punitive import tariffs implemented to protect local production

By Lyse Comins
How Nando’s got wings
Friday
/ 8 October 2023

How Nando’s got wings

The successful South African restaurant chain’s history is tied to that of the region and its food

By Trishula Patel
Welcome to Addis Ababa – unless you’re homeless
Africa
/ 8 October 2023

Welcome to Addis Ababa – unless you’re homeless

Thousands of indigent and homeless people have been picked up by authorities on the streets of the country’s capital Addis Ababa and taken to a camp where they are kept in appalling conditions

By Samuel Getachew
Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom

Kriel or Am? Pollard or Libbok? Nails are being bitten as the South African team heads for the quarter-finals

By Luke Alfred
Springboks and Proteas could be flagless as SA fails to comply with World Anti-Doping Code
Sport
/ 5 October 2023

Springboks and Proteas could be flagless as SA fails to comply with World Anti-Doping Code

South Africa has until 13 October to fully comply with the code

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Schools need teachers with diverse identities
Thought Leader
/ 5 October 2023

Schools need teachers with diverse identities

Despite desegregation, schools tend to retain their historical learner and teacher racial profiles

By Nuraan Davids
Transnet Freight Rail chief Siza Mzimela calls it quits
Business
/ 5 October 2023

Transnet Freight Rail chief Siza Mzimela calls it quits

Her resignation comes on the heels of that of group CEO Portia Derby and pressure from the board after the group’s R5.7 billion loss in the past financial year

By Lyse Comins
If your dying baby’s organs could save an adult’s life, would you donate them?
Health
/ 5 October 2023

If your dying baby’s organs could save an adult’s life, would you donate them?

It’s a tough decision — and one few grieving parents are willing to make

By Christina Pitt and Linda Pretorius
We increasingly need the courts to defend justice
Thought Leader
/ 4 October 2023

We increasingly need the courts to defend justice

Online news articles in September were dominated by references to courts – cadre deployment, contempt, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Eskom, corruption, Makhanda high court

By Ian Siebörger
Mary Vilakazi to replace Alan Pullinger as FirstRand chief executive
Business
/ 4 October 2023

Mary Vilakazi to replace Alan Pullinger as FirstRand chief executive

The FirstRand chief operating officer is set to become the first black woman to run a major banking group in South Africa

By Sarah Smit
Mmamokolo Kubayi ‘vindicated’ in deputy director general ruling
Politics
/ 4 October 2023

Mmamokolo Kubayi ‘vindicated’ in deputy director general ruling

The deputy director general was found to have acted unlawfully by going against the department and hiring nine staff members without the minister’s say so

By Lizeka Tandwa
eThekwini’s R2 million picnic has ratepayers fuming
National
/ 4 October 2023

eThekwini’s R2 million picnic has ratepayers fuming

The metro plans to spend R8.6 million in total on ‘uplifting’ events, but has refused to make available a breakdown of costs

By Lyse Comins
NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024
Politics
/ 4 October 2023

NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024

The party needs to settle its internal battles if it hopes to contest the elections

By Paddy Harper
Four Paws, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals embark on dog sterilisation drive
The Green Guardian
/ 3 October 2023

Four Paws, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals embark on dog sterilisation drive

The two animal welfare organisations provide a range of veterinary services when people can’t afford them

By Lesego Chepape
Parliament’s findings against Shivambu prove nothing, says EFF 
Politics
/ 3 October 2023

Parliament’s findings against Shivambu prove nothing, says EFF 

The Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president failed to declare money transferred to him from a company owned by his brother, known as a VBS Mutual Bank beneficiary

By Lizeka Tandwa
Don’t hike VAT, food price monitor warns government
National
/ 3 October 2023

Don’t hike VAT, food price monitor warns government

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group has said the cost of nutritious food is already unaffordable for poor households

By Lyse Comins
China’s Evergrande resumes Hong Kong trading
Business
/ 3 October 2023

China’s Evergrande resumes Hong Kong trading

The property giant estimated it had debts of $328 billion at the end of June

By Afp
SA’s economic policymakers need a better compass
Thought Leader
/ 3 October 2023

SA’s economic policymakers need a better compass

Policymakers at home and abroad failed to see the 2008 crisis as an opportunity to break from the past and imagine the world anew

By Sarah Smit
Barry Gilder on the loyalty and loneliness of exile
Friday
/ 3 October 2023

Barry Gilder on the loyalty and loneliness of exile

‘At Fire Hour’ is a mix of reality and reimagined reality of art and culture during apartheid

By Ismail Mahomed
Pappas calls out ‘desperate’ ANC and its poor polling results
Politics
/ 2 October 2023

Pappas calls out ‘desperate’ ANC and its poor polling results

The Umngeni mayor said the ANC’s behaviour wasn’t surprising, given recent polls placed them in a weakened spot ahead of the general elections

By Clive Ndou
SA will have a large summer crop of maize
Thought Leader
/ 2 October 2023

SA will have a large summer crop of maize

During El Niño spring rainfall will be above-normal for most of the country and below-normal summer rainfall over the central to western regions and above-normal rainfall in the northeast

By Wandile Sihlobo
EFF vows to challenge parliamentary cases against its MPs
Politics
/ 2 October 2023

EFF vows to challenge parliamentary cases against its MPs

Parliament will this month hold hearings against Economic Freedom Fighters accused of disruptive behaviour during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s budget vote speech last year

By Mandisa Makgakga
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