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Why Limpopo’s schools still have pit toilets
Health
/ 8 August 2023

Why Limpopo’s schools still have pit toilets

Nine years after grade R learner Michael Komape drowned in a pit toilet, 2 334 schools in the province still have these structures on their premises

By Christina Pitt
Why would I lie about intruders? asks angry Meyiwa trial witness
National
/ 8 August 2023

Why would I lie about intruders? asks angry Meyiwa trial witness

Defence advocate Sipho Ramosepele says Kelly Khumalo, Mthokozisi Thwala and Tumelo Madlala failed to get emergency help when the footballer was shot

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Trump could run for president from behind bars
Thought Leader
/ 8 August 2023

Trump could run for president from behind bars

The United States Constitution does not prevent him from contending the elections and the majority of Republicans continue to support him

By Imran Khalid
Ten year fishing limit around African penguin colonies gets thumbs-up
The Green Guardian
/ 8 August 2023

Ten year fishing limit around African penguin colonies gets thumbs-up

A fishing association has said it is concerned about the endangered penguins, but that the limits on fishing must not threaten the industry

By Sheree Bega
Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war
Thought Leader
/ 8 August 2023

Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war

With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe

By Sarah Smit
Global food prices increased slightly in July, but the outlook remains promising
Thought Leader
/ 7 August 2023

Global food prices increased slightly in July, but the outlook remains promising

The non-renewal of the Black Sea Grain Deal and India’s rice ban continue to weigh heavily on production

By Wandile Sihlobo
Civil society has collapsed in Hakainde Hichilema’s Zambia
Thought Leader
/ 7 August 2023

Civil society has collapsed in Hakainde Hichilema’s Zambia

The state and quality of civil society is important for a functioning democracy, but Zambia’s has failed citizens

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Bathabile Dlamini allies win big at ANCWL provincial conferences
Politics
/ 7 August 2023

Bathabile Dlamini allies win big at ANCWL provincial conferences

Sisisi Tolase suffered her first loss since becoming women’s league president with her allies failing to bring back a win in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘Senzo Meyiwa pinned the guy to the wall,’ murder trial hears
National
/ 7 August 2023

‘Senzo Meyiwa pinned the guy to the wall,’ murder trial hears

Judge Ratha Ratha Mokgoatlheng rebukes state witness Tumelo Madlala after he calls the accused ‘dogs’

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Two killed, buses and cars torched as Cape Town taxi strike continues
National
/ 7 August 2023

Two killed, buses and cars torched as Cape Town taxi strike continues

Taxi associations are protesting against the legal impounding of their vehicles

By Eunice Masson
Gwede Mantashe: Suspension of NUM general secretary is ‘madness’
Politics
/ 7 August 2023

Gwede Mantashe: Suspension of NUM general secretary is ‘madness’

The ANC chairperson said the issue of weakened labour unions needed to be addressed, or unions would disappear

By Lizeka Tandwa
Legalising South Africa’s illegal mining: The key to overcoming its deadly consequences
Editorial
/ 4 August 2023

Legalising South Africa’s illegal mining: The key to overcoming its deadly consequences

The dark and dangerous world fuels international criminal syndicates that control the illicit gold economy and as organised crime grips the country, it infiltrates our political landscape with dire consequences

By Editorial
Chaos, violence on major Cape Town roads as taxis go on strike
National
/ 3 August 2023

Chaos, violence on major Cape Town roads as taxis go on strike

There have been reports of looting and the setting alight of vehicles since Thursday afternoon

By Eunice Masson
Parliamentary committee briefed on theft of 51 rhino horns
The Green Guardian
/ 3 August 2023

Parliamentary committee briefed on theft of 51 rhino horns

We did all we could to make sure our vault was highly secured, says North West Parks and Tourism Board

By Sheree Bega
Eskom baffled by Nersa’s licence delay
National
/ 3 August 2023

Eskom baffled by Nersa’s licence delay

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved one licence instead of the three needed to get the National Transmission Company of South Africa up and running

By Mandisa Makgakga
Water is used as a weapon against Palestinian people
Thought Leader
/ 3 August 2023

Water is used as a weapon against Palestinian people

Israel regularly restricts, controls and blocks access to water, and chops down vital olive trees

By Ozayr Patel
Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA
Business
/ 3 August 2023

Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA

Electricity consumption dropped by 3.2% year-on-year in June, because of plant breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance

By Anathi Madubela
Black, small-scale sugarcane growers hit by Tongaat Hulett woes get R176m lifeline
Business
/ 1 August 2023

Black, small-scale sugarcane growers hit by Tongaat Hulett woes get R176m lifeline

The South African Sugar Association will make payments for the 2023-24 season after sugar mills in northern KwaZulu-Natal defaulted on payments

By Anathi Madubela
Senzo Meyiwa trial: ‘Photo of man with dreadlocks is accused’
National
/ 1 August 2023

Senzo Meyiwa trial: ‘Photo of man with dreadlocks is accused’

Court told of images found on the cellphone of accused number three Mthokozisi Ncube

By Mandisa Ndlovu
South Africa has good summer and winter crop season
Thought Leader
/ 1 August 2023

South Africa has good summer and winter crop season

Grain supplies for both domestic consumption and export remain healthy

By Wandile Sihlobo
VIP assault accused granted R10 000 bail
National
/ 1 August 2023

VIP assault accused granted R10 000 bail

The Randburg magistrate’s court ruled the state had a weak case against granting bail and postponed the matter to 27 September

By Eunice Masson
Survey: 70% of domestic workers not registered for UIF
National
/ 1 August 2023

Survey: 70% of domestic workers not registered for UIF

In its sixth annual report, SweepSouth attributes poor domestic worker pay to power cuts, inflation, the high cost of living and employers relocating

By Umamah Bakharia
McCarthy, Biden and Trump: Twist in the political American theatre
Thought Leader
/ 31 July 2023

McCarthy, Biden and Trump: Twist in the political American theatre

The controversy surrounding the Biden family has gained fresh momentum

By Imran Khalid
New medical technologies risk exacerbating inequalities
Thought Leader
/ 31 July 2023

New medical technologies risk exacerbating inequalities

Artificial intelligence can predict disease before it emerges, and the rich and poor should have access to such medical advances

By Edmund Terem Ugar
Young people fighting against gender-based violence
National
/ 31 July 2023

Young people fighting against gender-based violence

Socio-economic factors have contributed to an increase in crime

By Umamah Bakharia
KwaZulu-Natal South Coast water woes devastate tourism
National
/ 31 July 2023

KwaZulu-Natal South Coast water woes devastate tourism

The Federated Hospitality Association of South African has called for urgent national government Intervention

By Lyse Comins
Political meddling and corruption behind eThekwini water woes
National
/ 31 July 2023

Political meddling and corruption behind eThekwini water woes

A lack of necessary skills has also contributed to the metro’s water and sanitation crisis

By Lyse Comins
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Accused made calls to Kelly Khumalo’s phone
National
/ 28 July 2023

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Accused made calls to Kelly Khumalo’s phone

Police data analyst told the court there had also been cellphone communication between the five men on trial

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Heatwaves, ocean crisis: Climate change is here
Thought Leader
/ 27 July 2023

Heatwaves, ocean crisis: Climate change is here

If you still think climate change is a problem for the future, you had better think again

By Ozayr Patel
Rapper Jub Jub held for rape, attempted murder and sexual assault
National
/ 27 July 2023

Rapper Jub Jub held for rape, attempted murder and sexual assault

The arrest comes after police concluded an investigation into sexual assault accusations made by actress Amanda du-Pont last year

By Eunice Masson
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ movie is worth the hype
Friday
/ 27 July 2023

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ movie is worth the hype

It is a brilliant existential comedy that confronts patriarchy
in the real world

By Kimberley Schoeman
Eskom’s unbundling delayed as energy regulator stalls on licence for transmission company
Business
/ 27 July 2023

Eskom’s unbundling delayed as energy regulator stalls on licence for transmission company

Transmission company is another plan to raise revenue – provided the treasury approves it

By Mandisa Makgakga
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