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Morocco elected as UN Human Rights Council president ahead of SA
National
/ 10 January 2024

Morocco elected as UN Human Rights Council president ahead of SA

Morocco was in a race with South Africa and came out tops with more than 60% of the vote

By Agence France Presse
Many child support grant recipients left without money for January
National
/ 10 January 2024

Many child support grant recipients left without money for January

Sassa spokesperson denies there is a problem, but officials speaking anonymously say otherwise

By Daniel Steyn, Qaqamba Falithenjwa and Thamsanqa Mbovane
Revised Integrated Resource Plan needed ‘ASAP’
National
/ 9 January 2024

Revised Integrated Resource Plan needed ‘ASAP’

The mineral resources department plans to finalise the country’s new energy plan by the end of May

By Sarah Smit
‘Unreliable’ units means load-shedding won’t end soon, says Ramokgopa
National
/ 9 January 2024

‘Unreliable’ units means load-shedding won’t end soon, says Ramokgopa

The plan for rolling out grid infrastructure over the next three years is insufficient to end load-shedding, and requires private investment and funding from the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ruling leaves rand rigging case in ruins
National
/ 9 January 2024

Ruling leaves rand rigging case in ruins

South Africa’s biggest banks, and most of their foreign counterparts, are no longer up for prosecution following a competition appeal court order

By Sarah Smit
Mpumalanga police spokesperson suspended
National
/ 9 January 2024

Mpumalanga police spokesperson suspended

Brigadier Selvy Mohlala has been accused of misconduct and bringing the South African Police Service into disrepute

By Khaya Koko
New twist in court battle for Zulu throne
National
/ 9 January 2024

New twist in court battle for Zulu throne

Royal family members want the court to enforce their right to appoint the king

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa clears confusion over Eskom ministers’ roles
National
/ 5 January 2024

Ramaphosa clears confusion over Eskom ministers’ roles

According to an MOU, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will exercise authority over the beleaguered power utility’s board and management on ending load-shedding

By Sarah Smit
Dikgang Moseneke appointed to bench for SA genocide case against Israel
National
/ 5 January 2024

Dikgang Moseneke appointed to bench for SA genocide case against Israel

The matter will be heard on Thursday and Friday next week

By Paddy Harper
Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan
National
/ 5 January 2024

Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan

The draft IRP 2023, released on Thursday after numerous delays, contends that renewables and clean energy technologies alone are not enough to secure South Africa’s energy future

By Sarah Smit
Oscar Pistorius ‘at home’ after parole release
National
/ 5 January 2024

Oscar Pistorius ‘at home’ after parole release

While June Steenkamp did not oppose parole for Pistorius and was ‘satisfied’ with the terms, she was not convinced he was fully rehabilitated, a family spokesman has said

By Afp
Local tourism destinations recover to new highs
National
/ 4 January 2024

Local tourism destinations recover to new highs

Durban and Cape Town have experienced tourism growth to achieve economic revenue exceeding pre-Covid-19 levels

By Lyse Comins
Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025
National
/ 3 January 2024

Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025

The SOE’s board is under pressure to ensure there are no cuts in May, when provincial and national elections are expected to take place

By Mandisa Nyathi
Petrol and diesel prices decrease on Wednesday
National
/ 2 January 2024

Petrol and diesel prices decrease on Wednesday

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said the drop is due to lower international crude oil prices

By Umamah Bakharia
Death toll increases to 22 after KZN floods
National
/ 2 January 2024

Death toll increases to 22 after KZN floods

Cogta has dismissed claims that it has not put measures in place to mitigate against natural disasters

By Umamah Bakharia
75 000 arrested in SA during festive season safety operations
National
/ 29 December 2023

75 000 arrested in SA during festive season safety operations

The SAPS and the Ministry of Police, led by Police Minister Bheki Cele, launched the nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations on October 13 in the Western Cape

By Zama Myeza
Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema killed in crash
National
/ 28 December 2023

Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema killed in crash

He was the creator of the acclaimed musical and film Sarafina which explores the 1976 uprising led by black students

By Mg Reporter
Top cop faces investigation over ‘criminal activities’
National
/ 25 December 2023

Top cop faces investigation over ‘criminal activities’

Infighting among the top brass in Mpumalanga stems from the police’s allegations of money-laundering and illegal mining cover-up

By Khaya Koko and Mandisa Ndlovu
The Rockey road to freedom: An oasis in the madness
National
/ 24 December 2023

The Rockey road to freedom: An oasis in the madness

Yeoville in 1994 was the radical, hedonistic heart of South African creativity. Thirty years later, Carlos Amato asked some of its denizens what the dream meant – and where it went

By Carlos Amato
Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far
National
/ 22 December 2023

Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga urged drivers to stop and rest during long-distance trips

By Mandisa Ndlovu
No load-shedding expected during summer holiday, says Ramokgopa
National
/ 21 December 2023

No load-shedding expected during summer holiday, says Ramokgopa

The electricity minister says the grid is much healthier and consequently the use of diesel had reduced

By Mandisa Nyathi
Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution
National
/ 19 December 2023

Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution

More than 200 tenants of Jay Singh housing programme flats are being kicked out every month

By Paddy Harper
Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply
National
/ 18 December 2023

Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply

Some people occupying the Central Line are now refusing to be moved until service issues are resolved

By Sandiso Phaliso
Nominate someone for the 200 Young South Africans awards
National
/ 14 December 2023

Nominate someone for the 200 Young South Africans awards

The deadline for nominations is 29 February

By Umamah Bakharia
State opposes relaxing Thoshan Panday’s bail conditions for overseas holiday
National
/ 13 December 2023

State opposes relaxing Thoshan Panday’s bail conditions for overseas holiday

Panday’s 25-year-old son, who is employed by a bank, is allegedly going to pay for the trip

By Khethukuthula Xulu
Constitutional Court win for asylum seekers
National
/ 13 December 2023

Constitutional Court win for asylum seekers

Provisions in the Refugees Act introduced in January 2020 struck down for violating a number of fundamental rights

By Tania Broughton
Sassa cash pay points to be phased out by April 2024
National
/ 12 December 2023

Sassa cash pay points to be phased out by April 2024

Black Sash predicts a ‘devastating’ effect on grant recipients in rural areas

By Daniel Steyn
Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development
National
/ 12 December 2023

Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development

They plan to take eThekwini Metro to the high court over allowing the environmentally sensitive coastal land to be rezoned for a housing and hotel development

By Lyse Comins
Blow to MisuZulu as court rules his recognition is unlawful
National
/ 11 December 2023

Blow to MisuZulu as court rules his recognition is unlawful

The president failed to appoint an investigative committee into the dispute before recognising the King

By Paddy Harper
Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe ‘unfit to stand trial’
National
/ 11 December 2023

Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe ‘unfit to stand trial’

Judge Nathan Erasmus noted that a psychiatrist had found Mafe to be delusional and described his behaviour as ‘strange and inappropriate’

By Mandisa Ndlovu
No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester escape
National
/ 11 December 2023

No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester escape

Promises by MPs to call further witnesses and to produce a report for debate in the National Assembly have not materialised

By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
UIF Ters fraudster sentenced, blames ‘abusive’ stepfather for crimes
National
/ 11 December 2023

UIF Ters fraudster sentenced, blames ‘abusive’ stepfather for crimes

The state argued that giving Dennis Modika a lesser sentence would minimise the impact of his offence

By Mandisa Ndlovu
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