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Just another Bric in an increasingly undemocratic wall?
Opinion
/ 30 August 2023

Just another Bric in an increasingly undemocratic wall?

Partnering with questionable regimes appears to run against the grain of our political and economic interests

By Ross Harvey
EXPLAINER: Even as inflation falls, homebuyers hold off
Business
/ 30 August 2023

EXPLAINER: Even as inflation falls, homebuyers hold off

Interest rates will probably remain much higher than their pre-pandemic average, as the Reserve Bank guards against ongoing inflation risks

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa’s silence on Brics serial human rights violators is shameful
Opinion
/ 30 August 2023

Ramaphosa’s silence on Brics serial human rights violators is shameful

It is a dishonest evasion to excuse the horrors of the Iranian regime on the grounds that some of its Western accusers have a tainted human rights record

By Drew Forrest
Modi: Defence cooperation an important pillar in India-Africa relations
Politics
/ 29 August 2023

Modi: Defence cooperation an important pillar in India-Africa relations

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that he believes his country should share expertise and knowledge with the Africa continent in defence manufacturing, research and development

By Lizeka Tandwa
Will SA lose its footing amid China’s great rebalancing act?
Opinion
/ 29 August 2023

Will SA lose its footing amid China’s great rebalancing act?

To realise sustainable growth, the economic superpower must change tack, and South Africa must be ready to adjust

By Sarah Smit
DA slams R5.3 billion salary increase for KZN government employees
Politics
/ 29 August 2023

DA slams R5.3 billion salary increase for KZN government employees

The increase comes as the provincial government’s revenue streams are drying up

By Clive Ndou
The cost of caring: Zithulele Hospital’s Ben Gaunt, one year later
Health
/ 29 August 2023

The cost of caring: Zithulele Hospital’s Ben Gaunt, one year later

In 2022, Ben Gaunt, who led a team who transformed Zithulele Hospital in the Eastern Cape from a struggling public health facility into a poster child of excellence, resigned. The drama that followed the appointment of a controversial chief executive was well publicised.

By Sean Christie
Russia-Ukraine: SA remains between a rock and a hard place
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2023

Russia-Ukraine: SA remains between a rock and a hard place

The country’s flip-flop position on the war has many hidden facets to it

By Mokubung Nkomo
South Africa’s consumer food inflation likely to continue slowing
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2023

South Africa’s consumer food inflation likely to continue slowing

The country’s sector should be robust enough to survive renewed global risks

By Wandile Sihlobo
UPDATED: Cape Town pub cleared after police probe but racism case still before court
National
/ 28 August 2023

UPDATED: Cape Town pub cleared after police probe but racism case still before court

Hank’s Olde Irish will now pursue civil and criminal litigation against the accusers

By Eunice Masson
Uyinene Mrwetyana’s family want Post Office transformed into “a place of healing”
National
/ 28 August 2023

Uyinene Mrwetyana’s family want Post Office transformed into “a place of healing”

Hundreds marched to the Clareinch post office in Claremont to commemorate four years since her rape and murder

By Qaqamba Falithenjwa
eThekwini residents continue boycott amid unresolved dispute, budget reshuffle underway
National
/ 28 August 2023

eThekwini residents continue boycott amid unresolved dispute, budget reshuffle underway

Ratepayers have asked why municipal employees have been allowed to rack up debt for services, when ratepayers are threatened with court action

By Lyse Comins
New gas find in Mpumalanga
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2023

New gas find in Mpumalanga

Gas has the potential to be a transition fuel as the country moves to cleaner energy sources, says the mineral resources and energy department

By Lesego Chepape
Moscow confirms Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death
World
/ 27 August 2023

Moscow confirms Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death

Speculation about who was responsible for his death continue while memorials have been erected across Russia, including in Saint Petersburg, Prigozhin’s birthplace

By Afp
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote
Africa
/ 27 August 2023

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote

The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards

By Afp
Snapping the underbelly
Friday
/ 26 August 2023

Snapping the underbelly

Lensman goes where others fear to tread to document the reality of life in the townships

By Lesego Chepape
Eskom hopes to ease load-shedding by the festive season
The Green Guardian
/ 24 August 2023

Eskom hopes to ease load-shedding by the festive season

Eskom expects units from Kusile and Tutuka power stations to be back online in November

By Mandisa Makgakga
Brics: Global south is flexing its muscles
Thought Leader
/ 24 August 2023

Brics: Global south is flexing its muscles

After moving past the Putin will-he-won’t-he brouhaha, we can focus on the great impact Brics can have on member countries and the world

By Nontobeko Hlela
Meyiwa trial: Defence wants forensic witness back in the stand
National
/ 24 August 2023

Meyiwa trial: Defence wants forensic witness back in the stand

Defence attorneys say there are discrepancies in the list of cases that officer Thabo Mosia attended to on the night the footballer was murdered

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Cryptic Crossword 393
Crossword
/ 24 August 2023

Cryptic Crossword 393

7A. Murders king – left with troubles (4)

By George Euvrard
Azana’s new album set to stand out
Friday
/ 24 August 2023

Azana’s new album set to stand out

Prepare to dance, to fall in love and even to weep to the second record from Azana out soon

By Lesego Chepape
South Africa must expand its trade muscle in other Brics economies
Opinion
/ 24 August 2023

South Africa must expand its trade muscle in other Brics economies

This era of global economic reconfiguration requires a generation of radical doers and thinkers unapologetic about pushing boundaries

By Gugu Ndima
Brics+6: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi and UAE added to bloc
National
/ 24 August 2023

Brics+6: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi and UAE added to bloc

Brics chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the bloc’s expansion, which includes two African country

By Sarah Smit
Elite World Cup: New global EV motorsport series on the cards
National
/ 23 August 2023

Elite World Cup: New global EV motorsport series on the cards

Co-founded by Tokyo Sexwale, the electrified series is set to go racing in 2024

By Avon Middleton
Mixed reactions to South Africa Renewable Energy Master Plan draft
The Green Guardian
/ 23 August 2023

Mixed reactions to South Africa Renewable Energy Master Plan draft

Environmental groups call for more involvement as the draft does not provide viable solutions to energy poverty or address transformation

By Mandisa Makgakga
eThekwini R1.7m staff party is global best practice, according to ANC
Politics
/ 23 August 2023

eThekwini R1.7m staff party is global best practice, according to ANC

ANC KZN provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo said although the municipality had issues, not all staff were responsible for these, and they should be rewarded

By Lyse Comins
Zimbabwe election: Nelson Chamisa appeals to youth, but odds stacked against him
Opinion
/ 23 August 2023

Zimbabwe election: Nelson Chamisa appeals to youth, but odds stacked against him

Chamisa has not announced a running mate, feeding into rumours that he has weak leadership skills and prefers to centre power on himself

By Chipo Dendere
Brics leaders talk expansion amid ‘Cold War’
Politics
/ 22 August 2023

Brics leaders talk expansion amid ‘Cold War’

China’s Xi Jinping, the leader of the biggest economy in the bloc, said the world is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid growing trade tensions

By Sarah Smit, Anathi Madubela and Mandisa Makgakga
Zimbabweans should not expect a democratic outcome in elections – Good Governance Africa
Africa
/ 22 August 2023

Zimbabweans should not expect a democratic outcome in elections – Good Governance Africa

Despite this, the research and advocacy nonprofit encouraged voters to make their mark on Wednesday

By Eunice Masson
Committee adopts report recommending Mkhwebane be impeached
National
/ 22 August 2023

Committee adopts report recommending Mkhwebane be impeached

The suspended public protector failed to provide input on a draft report, once again claiming lack of legal representation

By Emsie Ferreira
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence argues ballistic evidence was planted
National
/ 22 August 2023

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence argues ballistic evidence was planted

The forensics expert who is responsible for crime scene management testified that police handled evidence according to procedure

By Tunicia Phillips
Babita Deokaran’s killers plead guilty, sentenced to six to 22 years
National
/ 22 August 2023

Babita Deokaran’s killers plead guilty, sentenced to six to 22 years

All six men, who appeared in the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday, agreed to a plea deal

By Mandisa Ndlovu
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