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Uncertainty looms over South Africa as ANC faces decline and potential coalitions
Opinion
/ 30 May 2024

Uncertainty looms over South Africa as ANC faces decline and potential coalitions

Our last election demand must now be to the politicians who will decide the country’s future in the coming 14 days

By Editorial
Gallery | South Africa votes 2024
National
/ 30 May 2024

Gallery | South Africa votes 2024

Experience the vibrant spirit of democracy in action with our series of images capturing voters in Johannesburg during the 2024 elections.

By Delwyn Verasamy
Green light for cannabis as Cyril Ramaphosa signs new bill into law
National
/ 29 May 2024

Green light for cannabis as Cyril Ramaphosa signs new bill into law

The new legislation finally removes cannabis from the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

By Paddy Harper
D-day for political parties as South Africans decide who will govern
National
/ 29 May 2024

D-day for political parties as South Africans decide who will govern

Electoral Commission of South Africa head Sy Mamabolo said there is an orchestrated effort to destabilise the elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mamabolo: There is an effort to undermine the outcome of the elections
National
/ 28 May 2024

Mamabolo: There is an effort to undermine the outcome of the elections

The head of the Electoral Commission of South Africa said that two people were arrested for interfering with election processes

By Mandisa Nyathi
BHI Trust: Convicted fraudster Craig Warriner sentenced to 25 years
National
/ 28 May 2024

BHI Trust: Convicted fraudster Craig Warriner sentenced to 25 years

The former co-trustee was found guilty of 206 counts of fraud in the scheme, which has cost investors at least R1.6 billion

By Lyse Comins
Mangaung officer suspended for allegedly forging manager’s signature on R4.2m contract
National
/ 27 May 2024

Mangaung officer suspended for allegedly forging manager’s signature on R4.2m contract

But Maine Management and Chartered Accountants Incorporated has said the municipality was right to pay the money to them

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Durban port’s R1,1 bn liquid bulk terminal launches
National
/ 27 May 2024

Durban port’s R1,1 bn liquid bulk terminal launches

Construction is underway on the new terminal, being built by a black empowerment entrepreneur, which is already 80% leased

By Lyse Comins
Man claims billions in bank case
National
/ 25 May 2024

Man claims billions in bank case

A retired Western Cape judge is to testify in the suit over a home ‘repossessed without valid order’

By Tred Magill
Angry Msunduzi ratepayers call for a forensic investigation
National
/ 24 May 2024

Angry Msunduzi ratepayers call for a forensic investigation

They have also urged the government to conduct lifestyle audits on councillors and dissolve the troubled municipality

By Lyse Comins
Zulu royals threaten court to halt sale of farm, R40m Vodacom deal
National
/ 23 May 2024

Zulu royals threaten court to halt sale of farm, R40m Vodacom deal

The king’s relatives want all assets to be retained until the court cases against him end

By Paddy Harper
Clicks faces high court battle over alleged medication error leading to near-death
National
/ 23 May 2024

Clicks faces high court battle over alleged medication error leading to near-death

A Cape Town woman claims she almost bled to death after a pharmacist dispensed the incorrect drug

By Lyse Comins
Maya proposes increasing number of Concourt judges to 15
National
/ 21 May 2024

Maya proposes increasing number of Concourt judges to 15

The deputy chief justice also called for the court to be allowed to sit in panels and for full administrative and financial independence for the judiciary

By Emsie Ferreira
Trade union accuses ActionSA of inciting striking Pikitup workers
National
/ 20 May 2024

Trade union accuses ActionSA of inciting striking Pikitup workers

The waste management company’s services are not operational in 10 of the 12 depots around Johannesburg because of protest action

By Umamah Bakharia
Constitutional court rules Jacob Zuma cannot stand for parliament
National
/ 20 May 2024

Constitutional court rules Jacob Zuma cannot stand for parliament

The apex court held that his 15-month sentence disqualified him in terms of the Constitution and that the remission of the jail term did not alter that fact

By Emsie Ferreira
Irregularities exposed in KZN education tender worth over R200 million annually
National
/ 20 May 2024

Irregularities exposed in KZN education tender worth over R200 million annually

Links have been found between the procurement manager and beneficiaries of lucrative tenders

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Natjoints says measures are in place to ensure safe elections on 29 May
National
/ 19 May 2024

Natjoints says measures are in place to ensure safe elections on 29 May

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said security forces were aware of calls for a shutdown by a group of truck drivers this week

By Mandisa Ndlovu
‘Midwife’ sued after twins die
National
/ 19 May 2024

‘Midwife’ sued after twins die

The parents have opened a criminal case against Caitlyn Collins, who they allege purported to be a midwife who could assist with a home birth

By Lyse Comins
Special Investigating Unit manager accused of harassment
National
/ 18 May 2024

Special Investigating Unit manager accused of harassment

The complainant says the senior manager made romantic advances and told her that her employment future was in his hands

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Court bid to curb King MisuZulu’s powers
National
/ 17 May 2024

Court bid to curb King MisuZulu’s powers

His uncle, Prince Mbonisi ka Bhekuzulu, has argued in court that Ingonyama Trust funds must be protected pending litigation challenging the king’s accession in the Pretoria high court

By Lyse Comins
The NHI and the risks of populism on the eve of a crucial election
National
/ 17 May 2024

The NHI and the risks of populism on the eve of a crucial election

The president is attempting to shift the election campaign focus away from the government’s failures towards a promise to deliver more, although its track record suggests it cannot

By Emsie Ferreira
George building collapse: Firm ‘working with the authorities’
National
/ 16 May 2024

George building collapse: Firm ‘working with the authorities’

The contractor says that it is cooperating in probes into the collapse

By Umamah Bakharia
South Africans are gatvol with corruption, but also guilty of graft
National
/ 16 May 2024

South Africans are gatvol with corruption, but also guilty of graft

A significant portion of respondents in a Corruption Watch study have given gifts to and done favours for police officers, prosecutors and other officials

By Lyse Comins
‘Fear not, it will be phased in,’ Ramaphosa says of National Health Insurance
National
/ 15 May 2024

‘Fear not, it will be phased in,’ Ramaphosa says of National Health Insurance

In his speech before signing the controversial bill into law, the president still did not address where the billions needed for the scheme will come from

By Des Erasmus
The traffic department that hasn’t issued tickets for years
National
/ 15 May 2024

The traffic department that hasn’t issued tickets for years

Officers say there is no daily parade, no work plan and no duties are delegated to them. They have no ticket books and they lack even a card identifying them as officers

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Johnnie Isaac
Preliminary findings show compliance gap led to George building collapse
National
/ 14 May 2024

Preliminary findings show compliance gap led to George building collapse

The death toll in the George building collapse has reached 33 and 19 people are still missing

By Umamah Bakharia
Majodina: Don’t panic, NHI bill can be amended after Ramaphosa signs it into law
National
/ 14 May 2024

Majodina: Don’t panic, NHI bill can be amended after Ramaphosa signs it into law

The ANC chief whip denies the health law is an election ploy as court challenges loom and the DA dismisses it as a ‘populist lever’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Concourt asks electoral commission and MK party for further submissions in Zuma case
National
/ 14 May 2024

Concourt asks electoral commission and MK party for further submissions in Zuma case

The court wants the parties’ views, by Tuesday, on whether IEC commissioner Janet Love should have recused herself from the decision on Jacob Zuma’s eligibility

By Emsie Ferreira
Death toll from George building collapse reaches 27
National
/ 13 May 2024

Death toll from George building collapse reaches 27

So far, 56 people have been rescued from the debris, but 25 have still not been found

By Umamah Bakharia
Accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance remanded in custody until investigations are complete
National
/ 13 May 2024

Accused in Joshlin Smith disappearance remanded in custody until investigations are complete

The court heard on Monday that police are analysing witness statements and mobile downloads

By Umamah Bakharia
‘Miracle’ survivor found five days after George building collapse
National
/ 11 May 2024

‘Miracle’ survivor found five days after George building collapse

The man was extricated by rescue workers and rushed to hospital

By Afp
Johannesburg Heritage Foundation warns of legal action over continued closure of city library
National
/ 11 May 2024

Johannesburg Heritage Foundation warns of legal action over continued closure of city library

The library closed its doors in March 2020 with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, and remained shut over ‘structural issues’

By Aarti Bhana
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