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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
Sanef seeks intervention in SABC vs MK party case over Government of National Unity
National
/ 18 July 2024

Sanef seeks intervention in SABC vs MK party case over Government of National Unity

The public broadcaster has rejected the party’s demand that it not refer to the ruling coalition as a government of national unity as an attack on media freedom

By Emsie Ferreira
Former judge Nkola Motata asks Concourt to overturn his impeachment
National
/ 17 July 2024

Former judge Nkola Motata asks Concourt to overturn his impeachment

The president’s decision to remove him from the bench was flawed, Motata said, because the National Assembly was misled when it took a vote that triggered this step

By Emsie Ferreira
M&G 200 Young South African Didi Lekganyane stabbed to death
National
/ 15 July 2024

M&G 200 Young South African Didi Lekganyane stabbed to death

Police have confirmed that Lekganyane’s boyfriend will be charged with murder

By Umamah Bakharia
Home Affairs Minister Schreiber to revive Immigration Advisory Board
National
/ 15 July 2024

Home Affairs Minister Schreiber to revive Immigration Advisory Board

The board will provide input on the future of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, the new minister said in his budget speech

By Emsie Ferreira
Joshlin Smith: Case of missing six-year-old to be tried in the high court
National
/ 15 July 2024

Joshlin Smith: Case of missing six-year-old to be tried in the high court

The case against the suspects in Joshlin’s disappearance, including her mother, has been held over to 16 September for further investigation

By Umamah Bakharia
The hazardous legacy of Krugersdorp’s abandoned mines
National
/ 15 July 2024

The hazardous legacy of Krugersdorp’s abandoned mines

Experts say the government must fund acid mine drainage clean-ups to protect the right of citizens to a healthy environment and clean water

By Sheree Bega
Legal battle looms over Durban social housing sale
National
/ 14 July 2024

Legal battle looms over Durban social housing sale

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority said it did not consent to the sale of two Durban blocks of flats

By Lyse Comins
Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa
National
/ 14 July 2024

Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa

According to the 2022-23 District Health Barometer, there has been a 6.1% increase in the number of deliveries by girls and women aged 10 to 19, over the past five years

By Aarti Bhana
South Africans tighten purse strings, prepare themselves for further inflation
National
/ 12 July 2024

South Africans tighten purse strings, prepare themselves for further inflation

A new PwC Africa survey shows consumers plan to save any extra income for fear of escalating household expenses and food prices in the coming months

By Lyse Comins
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