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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
Electoral commission tells concourt all Zuma’s arguments against ineligibility are wrong
National
/ 10 May 2024

Electoral commission tells concourt all Zuma’s arguments against ineligibility are wrong

The hearing of the IEC’s appeal to the electoral court’s finding that Zuma was eligible for parliament saw a tense exchange between counsel and the bench

By Emsie Ferreira
Concourt judges dismiss Zuma’s recusal application
National
/ 10 May 2024

Concourt judges dismiss Zuma’s recusal application

The former president’s legal team alleged a reasonable fear of bias but faced an uphill battle in persuading judges to recuse themselves from deciding if he is eligible for parliament

By Emsie Ferreira
Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist
National
/ 10 May 2024

Eskom’s desperate measures: Emergency reserves strained as power shortages persist

The improved load-shedding situation over the past month have been aided by solar photovoltaic energy and lower demand

By Lyse Comins
The power’s back on, but at what cost?
Opinion
/ 10 May 2024

The power’s back on, but at what cost?

We struggle to be convinced that the winter outlook Eskom released, which anticipates stage two load-shedding, will come through

By Editorial
Eskom spends more than half of its quarterly budget on diesel
National
/ 10 May 2024

Eskom spends more than half of its quarterly budget on diesel

Critics suggest the utility has caved in to political pressure to keep the lights on at all costs ahead of the 29  May elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
Thulas Nxesi emphasises workers’ rights over nationality in George building collapse
National
/ 9 May 2024

Thulas Nxesi emphasises workers’ rights over nationality in George building collapse

The Department of Employment and Labour said the compensation fund will only be reviewed once the investigation into the cause of the collapse can be determined

By Umamah Bakharia
From the 2004 M&G election archives
National
/ 9 May 2024

From the 2004 M&G election archives

Twenty years ago, our analyst wrote that the ANC had not erred catastrophically enough in government to give the opposition a foot in the door

By Drew Forrest
Jacob Zuma approaches Concourt in bid to revive private prosecution of Billy Downer
National
/ 9 May 2024

Jacob Zuma approaches Concourt in bid to revive private prosecution of Billy Downer

The former president has approached the apex court for leave to appeal the striking down of his bid to charge the prosecutor in his arms deal case

By Emsie Ferreira
George building collapse: Hope amid tragedy as rescue efforts intensify
National
/ 8 May 2024

George building collapse: Hope amid tragedy as rescue efforts intensify

The five-storey apartment building was scheduled to open on 1 August

By Umamah Bakharia
Government payment delay forces Joburg’s biggest food bank to close
National
/ 8 May 2024

Government payment delay forces Joburg’s biggest food bank to close

The provincial social development department said the food bank is ‘under investigation’, which has delayed signing of contracts

By Daniel Steyn, Kimberly Mutandiro and Raymond Joseph
SIU recovers R53 million worth of stolen government land
National
/ 7 May 2024

SIU recovers R53 million worth of stolen government land

The Special Investigating Unit is investigating a syndicate that used state land meant to build a school for personal use

By Mandisa Ndlovu
40 days without load-shedding, but rolling outages not over yet
National
/ 7 May 2024

40 days without load-shedding, but rolling outages not over yet

Government’s partnership with business and the increase in solar rooftops, photovoltaic and battery storage has contributed to the decrease in blackouts

By Aarti Bhana
Six people die in George building collapse, 48 trapped under rubble
National
/ 7 May 2024

Six people die in George building collapse, 48 trapped under rubble

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said an investigation into what caused the incident was under way

By Umamah Bakharia
Usindiso fire victims want the City of Johannesburg to compensate them
National
/ 6 May 2024

Usindiso fire victims want the City of Johannesburg to compensate them

The commission of inquiry into the fire that killed 77 people in August has found the city guilty of negligence

By Umamah Bakharia
Ingonyama Trust Board rejects Zulu king’s proposal that his lawyers audit the land entity
National
/ 3 May 2024

Ingonyama Trust Board rejects Zulu king’s proposal that his lawyers audit the land entity

The Ingonyama Trust Board will appoint a lawyer through a public procurement process

By Paddy Harper
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