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Jozi vs Jozi documents the decay of South Africa’s economic hub
National
/ 27 October 2024

Jozi vs Jozi documents the decay of South Africa’s economic hub

The account on X provides a sobering and raw portrayal of the city’s rapid deterioration

By Aarti Bhana
Having hit the 4.5% goal, Kganyago eyes lower inflation target
Business
/ 26 October 2024

Having hit the 4.5% goal, Kganyago eyes lower inflation target

The governor of the central bank mulls targets as inflation drops

By Aarti Bhana
Whistleblowers: Rich prisoners bribe wardens for hospital holidays
National
/ 25 October 2024

Whistleblowers: Rich prisoners bribe wardens for hospital holidays

Businessmen Thoshan Panday and Rajivee Soni allegedly pay their way out of their prison cells

By Lyse Comins and Paddy Harper
Minister blames municipal mismanagement for Gauteng’s rising water demand
National
/ 24 October 2024

Minister blames municipal mismanagement for Gauteng’s rising water demand

The province is ‘not doing the right things’ to rescue itself from running out of water, Pemmy Majodina told parliament’s portfolio committee on water and sanitation

By Sheree Bega
Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014
National
/ 23 October 2024

Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance report ranks South Africa and Mauritius in the top two in the business and labour environment

By Umamah Bakharia
Urban decay and infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked, says Macpherson
National
/ 23 October 2024

Urban decay and infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked, says Macpherson

The minister stressed the need for collaboration between government and business to improve infrastructure and boost tourism

By Lyse Comins
SIU chases R28 million in eThekwini social housing corruption
National
/ 23 October 2024

SIU chases R28 million in eThekwini social housing corruption

The unit told parliament how municipal land was ceded to private developers, who sold it on for a profit

By Khaya Koko
IEC seeks two-week extension to respond to MK party’s election challenge
National
/ 23 October 2024

IEC seeks two-week extension to respond to MK party’s election challenge

The presidency has also indicated that it will oppose the application by Jacob Zuma’s party

By Paddy Harper
Inflation cools to 3.8% in September
National
/ 23 October 2024

Inflation cools to 3.8% in September

This is the lowest reading for inflation in South Africa since April 2021 

By Aarti Bhana
Debt-free SAA still looking for private equity and a loan, says Creecy
National
/ 22 October 2024

Debt-free SAA still looking for private equity and a loan, says Creecy

The minister also wants to secure capital inflow for Transnet

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramokgopa outlines plans to ‘de-risk’ energy generation
National
/ 21 October 2024

Ramokgopa outlines plans to ‘de-risk’ energy generation

The minister said that accelerating renewable energy is the country’s path to energy sovereignty and fighting climate change

By Sheree Bega
Charges dropped against one accused in Joshlin Smith case
National
/ 21 October 2024

Charges dropped against one accused in Joshlin Smith case

The state says the matter is ready to be transferred to the high court

By Umamah Bakharia
Gauteng Education MEC Chiloane implicated in Pule Mabe’s R27 million fraud case
National
/ 21 October 2024

Gauteng Education MEC Chiloane implicated in Pule Mabe’s R27 million fraud case

The provincial government leader allegedly received R185 000 from the spoils of the tender

By Khaya Koko
Disaster teams on high alert as KwaZulu-Natal again braces for severe weather
National
/ 20 October 2024

Disaster teams on high alert as KwaZulu-Natal again braces for severe weather

Between Sunday and Tuesday, parts of KZN, including eThekwini, are expected to experience disruptive rainfall, hail, damaging winds and floods

By MG Reporter
A surge in violent crime is threatening jobs and businesses
National
/ 20 October 2024

A surge in violent crime is threatening jobs and businesses

Gender-based violence and kidnapping are becoming increasingly prevalent, according to a new survey

By Lyse Comins
The Western Cape’s Wupperthal is so safe that you can sleep on your stoep
National
/ 19 October 2024

The Western Cape’s Wupperthal is so safe that you can sleep on your stoep

But jobs are scarce in this small Cederberg mission town

By Liezl Human
Government is losing 1,800 firearms a year to criminals
National
/ 19 October 2024

Government is losing 1,800 firearms a year to criminals

There are 2.2-million firearms owned by 502 state institutions in South Africa

By Steve Kretzman
Urban water crisis deepens as poor infrastructure, shortages and unpaid bills take a toll
National
/ 18 October 2024

Urban water crisis deepens as poor infrastructure, shortages and unpaid bills take a toll

Maintaining infrastructure, fixing leaks and better information sharing are the first crucial steps to fixing the mess

By Sheree Bega, Lyse Comins and Ozayr Patel
Ramaphosa: Africa through the African Union will decide on UN Security Council seats
National
/ 17 October 2024

Ramaphosa: Africa through the African Union will decide on UN Security Council seats

The president said any suggestion that South Africa would pull rank in the process was misplaced

By Emsie Ferreira
Mmete Fusi appointed acting CEO of PetroSA amid investigation into Xolile Sizani
National
/ 17 October 2024

Mmete Fusi appointed acting CEO of PetroSA amid investigation into Xolile Sizani

Sizani was appointed to lead the embattled SEO in February

By MG Reporter
Household food insecurity rises as prices and personal debt soar
National
/ 17 October 2024

Household food insecurity rises as prices and personal debt soar

One in four children in poor households are hungry and stunted

By Lyse Comins
Mabindla-Boqwana ‘comes home’ to heal troubled Western Cape high court
National
/ 17 October 2024

Mabindla-Boqwana ‘comes home’ to heal troubled Western Cape high court

The respected appellate court judge has a plan to create an atmosphere of trust and transparency in the division

By Emsie Ferreira
After years of debate in parliament, Ramaphosa sends copyright bill to concourt
National
/ 16 October 2024

After years of debate in parliament, Ramaphosa sends copyright bill to concourt

The president’s concerns include that the Bill is not compatible with South Africa’s obligations under international copyright conventions

By Emsie Ferreira
How government abandoned a multi-million-rand community dairy farm
National
/ 16 October 2024

How government abandoned a multi-million-rand community dairy farm

After catastrophic floods, minister Nomakhosazana Meth introduced a mysterious investor to the farm without any due diligence

By Daniel Steyn and Joseph Chirume
Lottery spent R1.5million on ‘lawfare’ to try stop Patel’s anti-corruption battle
National
/ 15 October 2024

Lottery spent R1.5million on ‘lawfare’ to try stop Patel’s anti-corruption battle

The litigation was part of a fightback campaign by the National Lotteries Commission’s previous board and management

By Raymond Joseph
JSC selects Mabindla-Boqwana to head ‘notoriously troubled’ Western Cape court division
National
/ 15 October 2024

JSC selects Mabindla-Boqwana to head ‘notoriously troubled’ Western Cape court division

The commission selected an outsider over five local candidates to steady a division long headed by John Hlophe

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa condemns Israel’s incursion into Lebanon
National
/ 14 October 2024

South Africa condemns Israel’s incursion into Lebanon

The global community cannot remain indifferent to the violation of international law, Dirco said

By Emsie Ferreira
Goliath defends WCape high court and herself amid JSC criticism
National
/ 14 October 2024

Goliath defends WCape high court and herself amid JSC criticism

The commission is interviewing candidates to replace John Hlophe as judge president of a division long riven with tension

By Emsie Ferreira
IEC seeks dismissal of ‘vexatious’ MK party challenge to May election outcome
National
/ 14 October 2024

IEC seeks dismissal of ‘vexatious’ MK party challenge to May election outcome

The electoral body says the court must first rule on outstanding issues relating to the case that Jacob Zuma’s party withdrew

By Paddy Harper
Top cop ‘didn’t act against eviction’ by fraudster Howard Mashaba
National
/ 11 October 2024

Top cop ‘didn’t act against eviction’ by fraudster Howard Mashaba

The provincial police commissioner is the latest to be implicated in the fraudster’s contentious new hotel

By Khaya Koko
AI must be harnessed to drive inclusive growth across Africa, conference hears
National
/ 10 October 2024

AI must be harnessed to drive inclusive growth across Africa, conference hears

Industry experts at the Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference called for a ‘human-centred’ approach to digital transformation

By Umamah Bakharia
Judicial Service Commission hears plea for judicial rethink on land reform
National
/ 8 October 2024

Judicial Service Commission hears plea for judicial rethink on land reform

Judge Susannah Cowen said South Africa was waiting for land justice and the constitutional court should lead the way

By Emsie Ferreira
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