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Africa’s green economy could produce 3.3 million jobs by 2030, with solar leading the way
National
/ 12 August 2024

Africa’s green economy could produce 3.3 million jobs by 2030, with solar leading the way

The employment will be driven by renewable energy, agriculture and sustainable development, with significant job growth in key sectors

By Sheree Bega
Plans to revive VBS Mutual Bank ‘progressing’
National
/ 12 August 2024

Plans to revive VBS Mutual Bank ‘progressing’

Efforts to reopen VBS as a commercial entity are ongoing, with a focus on regulatory oversight to prevent past mismanagement and corruption

By Mandisa Nyathi
State owes Nedbank R30 million for ‘hijacked’ R118m housing project
National
/ 9 August 2024

State owes Nedbank R30 million for ‘hijacked’ R118m housing project

The bank is threatening legal action to recoup the money owed on
the project

By Khaya Koko
Power battle over nuclear ‘solution’ for South Africa’s energy crisis
National
/ 9 August 2024

Power battle over nuclear ‘solution’ for South Africa’s energy crisis

Proponents of nuclear power claim it is safe and cheaper than renewable energy but eco-justice activists say it is expensive and dangerous

By Lyse Comins
Matatiele sports centre remains unfinished after six years and R37 million spent
National
/ 9 August 2024

Matatiele sports centre remains unfinished after six years and R37 million spent

The municipality says more than R35-million has been spent so far, but residents nearby say no workers have been on site since April

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
Report urges legal recognition of family homes to protect women and children
National
/ 7 August 2024

Report urges legal recognition of family homes to protect women and children

A new report from the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa found that family disputes threaten tenure security, which often results in eviction and homelessness

By Umamah Bakharia
FNB employee up for fraud over R15 million moved from 92-year-old woman’s account
National
/ 7 August 2024

FNB employee up for fraud over R15 million moved from 92-year-old woman’s account

The now-deceased pensioner’s vigilance resulted in the scam to allegedly defraud her investment account being discovered

By Khaya Koko
Potato prices set to soar by over 100% as Limpopo black frost damage takes its toll
National
/ 6 August 2024

Potato prices set to soar by over 100% as Limpopo black frost damage takes its toll

Water restrictions in the Western Cape will also affect the cost of the staple, with price fluctuations expected to be felt from end of August

By Aarti Bhana
Amakhosi, councillors must get VIP protection, says new Salga KwaZulu-Natal chair Xolani Dube
National
/ 3 August 2024

Amakhosi, councillors must get VIP protection, says new Salga KwaZulu-Natal chair Xolani Dube

A recent report noted that 213 people were assassinated in the last seven years, and of these 118 were in KwaZulu-Natal

By Lyse Comins
Former NPA director in Mpumalanga fired for bringing institution into disrepute
National
/ 2 August 2024

Former NPA director in Mpumalanga fired for bringing institution into disrepute

Matric Luphondo is on trial along for attempting to bribe a fellow prosecutor

By Emsie Ferreira
Angry Msunduzi residents call for forensic investigation
National
/ 2 August 2024

Angry Msunduzi residents call for forensic investigation

Pietermaritzburg residents allege corruption and mismanagement as well as problems with the new billing system

By Lyse Comins
Life in VBS land: residents of the Vhembe District face long daily walks – and risk attacks by crocodiles –  in their struggle for water
National
/ 2 August 2024

Life in VBS land: residents of the Vhembe District face long daily walks – and risk attacks by crocodiles –  in their struggle for water

Residents blame councils, not the national and provincial government, for their plight

By Lunga Mzangwe
University of Pretoria still reviewing resolution on Palestine
National
/ 1 August 2024

University of Pretoria still reviewing resolution on Palestine

Students and staff at the university who are sympathetic to Palestine have asked that it boycott all Israeli academic institutions

By Umamah Bakharia
Zondo’s office re-advertises vacancy at the constitutional court
National
/ 31 July 2024

Zondo’s office re-advertises vacancy at the constitutional court

A dearth of candidates has repeatedly left the Judicial Service Commission unable to fill a post created by the retirement of Justice Sisi Khampepe

By Emsie Ferreira
Zulu king calls for unity, greater involvement of amakhosi in economic and political life of KwaZulu-Natal
National
/ 30 July 2024

Zulu king calls for unity, greater involvement of amakhosi in economic and political life of KwaZulu-Natal

The monarch said members of the provincial legislature ‘represent all of us’ and not just their parties

By Paddy Harper
Suspected Mpumalanga military camp violated security regulations
National
/ 27 July 2024

Suspected Mpumalanga military camp violated security regulations

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu stops short of calling the ‘illegal’ base an act of treason

By Lunga Mzangwe
Human settlements department can’t meet demand for housing
National
/ 27 July 2024

Human settlements department can’t meet demand for housing

The department’s budget is too small to meet the demand for homes

By Aarti Bhana and Lesego Chepape
Freedom Under Law asks high court to set aside Hlophe’s appointment to JSC
National
/ 26 July 2024

Freedom Under Law asks high court to set aside Hlophe’s appointment to JSC

The NGO argues that disgraced judge cannot serve on a constitutional body he has constantly attacked

By Emsie Ferreira
South African households under R2.5 trillion debt stress
National
/ 26 July 2024

South African households under R2.5 trillion debt stress

Consumers are spending more than 40% of their disposable income on repaying debt, survey shows

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa names Maya as the next chief justice
National
/ 25 July 2024

Ramaphosa names Maya as the next chief justice

In succeeding Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, the former appellate court president will become the first woman to head the judiciary

By Emsie Ferreira
Durban entrepreneur is a finalist for African award
National
/ 25 July 2024

Durban entrepreneur is a finalist for African award

His business has been recognised for its role helping Transnet fix its equipment woes to clear port backlogs

By Lyse Comins
Pre-trial proceedings into Thabo Bester’s prison escape delayed again
National
/ 24 July 2024

Pre-trial proceedings into Thabo Bester’s prison escape delayed again

The case has been postponed to 31 July for two of the accused to get legal representation and for Bester to consult his lawyer

By Umamah Bakharia
Ingonyama Trust Board extends CEO Vela Mngwengwe’s contract despite MisuZulu’s objections
National
/ 24 July 2024

Ingonyama Trust Board extends CEO Vela Mngwengwe’s contract despite MisuZulu’s objections

Mngwengwe will remain in the post for another two years

By Paddy Harper
Justice ministry stands by its opposition to constitutional challenge to Sexual Offences Act
National
/ 23 July 2024

Justice ministry stands by its opposition to constitutional challenge to Sexual Offences Act

The applicants asked for the definition of consent in the Act to be declared unconstitutional

By Umamah Bakharia
City Power Joburg under fire for R200 surcharge
National
/ 22 July 2024

City Power Joburg under fire for R200 surcharge

The company says the monthly R200 for prepaid meter users is to cover services because more customers have switched to renewable energy

By Lyse Comins
Public service wage bill almost doubles to R721 billion
National
/ 21 July 2024

Public service wage bill almost doubles to R721 billion

But citizens are getting less value for money, a new report finds

By Lyse Comins
Leanne Manas speaks out about battling deepfake scams and identity theft
National
/ 21 July 2024

Leanne Manas speaks out about battling deepfake scams and identity theft

The popular morning news anchor has been inundated with calls and emails from scam victims desperate to get their money back

By Lyse Comins
Fresh from strong electoral showing in May, the Patriotic Alliance looks to build on support 
National
/ 20 July 2024

Fresh from strong electoral showing in May, the Patriotic Alliance looks to build on support 

Communities such as Saldanha Bay and Cloetesville in the Western Cape are examples of where the PA saw success around the country

By Nkululeko Ndlovu
ICJ: UN must act swiftly to end Israel’s ‘unlawful occupation’ of Palestine
National
/ 20 July 2024

ICJ: UN must act swiftly to end Israel’s ‘unlawful occupation’ of Palestine

The court has issued an advisory opinion which alleges that Israel is committing the crime of Apartheid

By Lyse Comins
Nelson Mandela Bay faces SIU probe over dodgy street light tenders
National
/ 19 July 2024

Nelson Mandela Bay faces SIU probe over dodgy street light tenders

An internal report shows that the municipality bungled two tenders related to street lights, one of which exceeded its budgeted amount by R24 million

By Liezl Human
Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit
National
/ 19 July 2024

Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit

NGOs have been blamed for the threat to the Brulpadda-Luiperd project as South Africa faces the prospect of running out of gas

By Mandisa Nyathi and Sheree Bega
Reserve Bank hold repo rate steady despite inflation pressures
National
/ 18 July 2024

Reserve Bank hold repo rate steady despite inflation pressures

Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the central bank would wait for the inflation rate to fall within its 3% to 6% target before it makes a cut

By Anathi Madubela
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