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NGO youth@work launches tool to tackle literacy crisis in South Africa schools
Education
/ 23 May 2023

NGO youth@work launches tool to tackle literacy crisis in South Africa schools

This comes after a 2021 study showed that only 19% of grade four pupils could read for meaning in any language

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Misuzulu, Buthelezi tensions could bite Inkatha Freedom Party at polls
Politics
/ 23 May 2023

Misuzulu, Buthelezi tensions could bite Inkatha Freedom Party at polls

Misuzulu, Buthelezi tensions could bite Inkatha Freedom Party at polls

By Clive Ndou
Thoko Didiza appoints new Ingonyama Trust Board to administer land for Zulu king
National
/ 22 May 2023

Thoko Didiza appoints new Ingonyama Trust Board to administer land for Zulu king

The appointments are to go ahead despite a revolt by Mangosuthu Buthelezi and axed board chairperson Jerome Ngwenya

By Paddy Harper
Publisher withdraws Herman Mashaba biography
Politics
/ 22 May 2023

Publisher withdraws Herman Mashaba biography

Jonathan Ball Publishers was not aware of a funding agreement between the ActionSA president and the writer of the ‘unauthorised biography’, Prince Mashele

By MG Reporter
Open Studios Joburg visual arts festival is on this weekend
Friday
/ 22 May 2023

Open Studios Joburg visual arts festival is on this weekend

Stand a chance to win tickets to the event which allows visitors to meet artists, interact with the works and enjoy exhibitions, walkabouts and performances

By MG FRIDAY
UCT council chair Ngonyama quits after panel urges her removal
Education
/ 22 May 2023

UCT council chair Ngonyama quits after panel urges her removal

Ngonyama filed court papers claiming a panel chaired by retired justice Lex Mpati had no power to investigate her for misleading the council

By Emsie Ferreira
Aaron Motsoaledi: Nandipha Magudumana’s passport will be revoked
National
/ 22 May 2023

Aaron Motsoaledi: Nandipha Magudumana’s passport will be revoked

The home affairs minister said Magudumana and Thabo Bester were legally extradited from Tanzania to South Africa

By Khaya Koko
SA inaugural design week: Reimagine everything
Friday
/ 19 May 2023

SA inaugural design week: Reimagine everything

It’s time for the local design industry to take back its agency and reclaim its narratives, rather than letting others interpret them

By Kimberley Schoeman
GWM’s vehicles make a splash
Motoring
/ 19 May 2023

GWM’s vehicles make a splash

The Ora and Tank 300 electric and hybrid SUVs will be making their way to SA soon

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Has Trump emerged stronger after the town hall session?
Thought Leader
/ 19 May 2023

Has Trump emerged stronger after the town hall session?

Turning his political vulnerabilities into punchlines and cheers at the event, he showed the daunting challenge his Republican rivals face

By Imran Khalid
Court hurdles ahead for Senzo Mchunu’s super water entity
National
/ 18 May 2023

Court hurdles ahead for Senzo Mchunu’s super water entity

Former board members wanting to be reinstated for a second time are challenging the water and sanitation minister

By Paddy Harper
Gauteng MEC Tasneem Motara ordered to reinstate development agency’s board
National
/ 18 May 2023

Gauteng MEC Tasneem Motara ordered to reinstate development agency’s board

In a ruling, the Pretoria high court said there were reasons to believe that the MEC had an ulterior motive when she dissolved the board

By Sarah Smit
Self-inflicted pain makes SA rand a sore thumb
Business
/ 18 May 2023

Self-inflicted pain makes SA rand a sore thumb

The currency, which is usually a bellwether for other emerging markets, has diverged from global trends – thanks in large part to
the energy crisis

By Sarah Smit
‘Trust was broken’: Eskom chair on André de Ruyter’s book
Business
/ 18 May 2023

‘Trust was broken’: Eskom chair on André de Ruyter’s book

Mpho Makwana has accused the former chief executive of breaching confidentiality clauses in his contract of employment

By Sarah Smit
Activists reject Lamola’s call to withdraw rape law challenge
National
/ 18 May 2023

Activists reject Lamola’s call to withdraw rape law challenge

They argue that the justice minister has misunderstood the challenge to the defence of mistaken belief in consent and the constitutional implications of criminalising negligence

By Emsie Ferreira
‘A very, very tight winter’ ahead with Eskom short of 3 000 megawatts
Business
/ 18 May 2023

‘A very, very tight winter’ ahead with Eskom short of 3 000 megawatts

In the utility’s worst-case scenario, the country could experience stage eight load-shedding during the icy winter months

By Sarah Smit
Plastic pollution could be slashed by 80% in next 17 years
The Green Guardian
/ 17 May 2023

Plastic pollution could be slashed by 80% in next 17 years

This can be done by 2040 if there are changes in the market, a United Nations report has found

By Sheree Bega
Retail sales decline 1.6% in March as belts are tightened
Business
/ 17 May 2023

Retail sales decline 1.6% in March as belts are tightened

The largest negative contributors to the decrease were retailers in food, beverages, tobacco and general dealers

By Anathi Madubela
Conservation potential being ‘squandered’ by SA-India cheetah project
The Green Guardian
/ 17 May 2023

Conservation potential being ‘squandered’ by SA-India cheetah project

The controversial 10-year translocation endeavour will drain African cheetah populations and scarce conservation resources, say wildlife experts

By Sheree Bega
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Application to ban media ‘a publicity stunt’
National
/ 17 May 2023

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Application to ban media ‘a publicity stunt’

Media lawyer says the state’s next witness, who objected to the live broadcast of her testimony, commented on the trial at the Pretoria high court on social media

By Khaya Koko
SA salaries stagnate amid chronic economic underperformance
Business
/ 17 May 2023

SA salaries stagnate amid chronic economic underperformance

In a five-year review of take-home pay, BankservAfrica found that the average salary has not kept pace with inflation

By Sarah Smit
‘Former Chiefs spin doctor was sheltered by Shepherd Bushiri’
National
/ 16 May 2023

‘Former Chiefs spin doctor was sheltered by Shepherd Bushiri’

Louis Tshakoane and his son, held over fraud after four years as fugitives, were allegedly harboured by the self-proclaimed prophet in Malawi and South Africa

By Khaya Koko
Thabo Bester’s lawyer wants court to ascertain the identity of his client
National
/ 16 May 2023

Thabo Bester’s lawyer wants court to ascertain the identity of his client

The convicted rapist and murderer made a virtual appearance in court before the matter was postponed to 20 June

By Eunice Masson
South Africa and the  International Criminal Court’s relationship is complicated
Opinion
/ 16 May 2023

South Africa and the  International Criminal Court’s relationship is complicated

Regarding Russia and Ukraine, the ICC has never received state referrals from 39 state parties to look into a situation in another country

By Atilla Kisla
Joburg Ballet presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Friday
/ 16 May 2023

Joburg Ballet presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’

After a seven-year absence the company is staging the highly acclaimed ballet with principal dancer Shannon Glover as lead

By Bongeka Gumede
A new light on the future of Eskom’s assets
The Green Guardian
/ 16 May 2023

A new light on the future of Eskom’s assets

A business coalition in South Africa’s energy heartland proposes a private takeover of Eskom’s assets to keep the lights on. But not everyone agrees with privatising energy production

By Andiswa Matikinca and Oxpeckers
ANC to intervene in Gauteng, KZN to boost 2024 poll strength
Politics
/ 16 May 2023

ANC to intervene in Gauteng, KZN to boost 2024 poll strength

The governing party will deploy more of its top leaders to assist in both provinces

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Zambia’s debt crisis is not easy to solve
Africa
/ 15 May 2023

Zambia’s debt crisis is not easy to solve

In early 2021, the country agreed to be a guinea pig for a new approach to tackle sovereign debt

By Marisa Lourenco
Malawi cholera outbreak: consequences of under-investment in water in Africa
Opinion
/ 15 May 2023

Malawi cholera outbreak: consequences of under-investment in water in Africa

Financing water is generally a low priority in most African countries, amounting to about $10-$19 billion/year

By Deborah Muheka and Teresa Temweka Chirwa-Ndanga
Balance needed between vulture conservation and traditional medicine
The Green Guardian
/ 15 May 2023

Balance needed between vulture conservation and traditional medicine

Dr Nomthandazo Manqele conducted a study on the role of vultures in traditional medicine and finds that healers share a desire to conserve the endangered, yet revered, species

By Lesego Chepape
Catch them … if you Cannes
Friday
/ 15 May 2023

Catch them … if you Cannes

A peek at some of the films to watch out for at this year’s festival

By Kimberley Schoeman
Simple sheet can stop thousands from dying after giving birth
Health
/ 15 May 2023

Simple sheet can stop thousands from dying after giving birth

Researchers have found a way to slash life-threatening bleeding after birth, says a study presented at the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference

By Zano Kunene
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