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Angry workers denounce Mpumalanga coal haulier

National Magnificent Mndebele - 16 Dec 2020

Current and former workers at SG Coal, a large company that has a monopoly on coal hauling in the province, have accused it of unbearable working conditions and unfair treatment

ANC: ‘We’re operating under conditions of anarchy’

Politics Athandiwe Saba & Paddy Harper - 26 Nov 2020

In its latest policy documents, the ANC is self-critical and wants ‘consequence management’, yet it’s letting its members off the hook again

Eskom’s emissions are not compatible with the South African constitution

Thought Leader Timothy Lloyd - 20 Nov 2020

The government must not cave to Eskom’s demand that it be exempt from air pollution rules. Furthermore, the power utility needs to stay true to the principles of its own just transition strategy

Top cop’s state-funded luxury cars

National Khaya Koko - 5 Nov 2020

Mpumalanga police commissioner Mondli Zuma has allegedly flouted regulations to purchase a flashy fleet.

Female cops sent for rape counselling

National Khaya Koko - 18 Oct 2020

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution

Environment Sheree Bega - 11 Oct 2020

Analysis of Nasa data shows that although SO₂ emissions around the world have fallen by about 6%, the levels are high enough to harm the health of billions of people.

Farmers and politician at odds over proposed R7.8-bn city

National Sarah Smit - 17 Sep 2020

A Mpumalanga MEC and his close business associate have pushed for the development of a new city, but a local farmers’ association is fighting back

Mpumalanga municipalities fail to deliver services to informal settlements

National Chelesile Ndlovu-Nachamba & Siphiwe Segodi - 19 Jul 2020

The auditor general’s report on local government stated that most councils did not spend their infrastructure development budgets and did not address concerns regarding financial controls

UN special rapporteur on the environment joins local air pollution case

Environment Tony Carnie - 30 Jun 2020

The state is facing a court battle about big industry’s emissions and their link to poor health. This is a public health concern and the government must take action to save lives

DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 7 Jun 2020

After a week’s delay, the basic education minister said the majority of schools are ready to open, but added that ‘the golden rule is, there will be no school that will resume, if not ready to do so’

Eskom lied to hide its deadly levels of pollution

Article Sipho Kings - 29 Apr 2020

Eskom says its air pollution kills more than 300 people a year. Other estimates put it at 10 times that

Judge blasts advocates for travel

Article Franny Rabkin - 8 Apr 2020

In a judgment set to be appealed, the judge said lawyers had to set an example to all South Africans during the national lockdown

Our guide to the coronavirus outbreak in South Africa

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Mar 2020

The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)

Zuma-ists hope to ace provinces

Article Paddy Harper - 28 Feb 2020

Acolytes of the ex-president gear up take-back regions in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and North West before the ANC mid-term meeting

‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador

Article Sarah Smit - 26 Feb 2020

Top US official is lobbying multinational firms to invest in South Africa

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Angry workers denounce Mpumalanga coal haulier

ANC: ‘We’re operating under conditions of anarchy’

Eskom’s emissions are not compatible with the South African constitution

Top cop’s state-funded luxury cars

Female cops sent for rape counselling

Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution

Farmers and politician at odds over proposed R7.8-bn city

Mpumalanga municipalities fail to deliver services to informal settlements

UN special rapporteur on the environment joins local air pollution case

DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8

Eskom lied to hide its deadly levels of pollution

Judge blasts advocates for travel

Our guide to the coronavirus outbreak in South Africa

Zuma-ists hope to ace provinces

‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador

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