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Withdrawing SRD grant could save R36bn, but economists say it is here to stay
Business
/ 11 November 2024

Withdrawing SRD grant could save R36bn, but economists say it is here to stay

The grant budget is to be cut by R20 billion but it is unclear how the numbers will add up

By Anathi Madubela
OPINION | Samancor and the dark side of foreign investment
National
/ 10 November 2024

OPINION | Samancor and the dark side of foreign investment

The Samancor Chrome case shows how ‘investor-friendly’ policy has allowed corporate plunder to the detriment of long-term development

By Chloé van Biljon and Jaco Oelofsen
Civil society coalition wants heads to roll over Terbufos deaths
National
/ 10 November 2024

Civil society coalition wants heads to roll over Terbufos deaths

Inadequate controls on hazardous chemicals contributed to the death of the six children in Soweto

By Sheree Bega
Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings
National
/ 8 November 2024

Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings

The minister says if state properties bring in funds, it will give the department more money to maintain and build schools, hospitals and other infrastructure

By Lyse Comins
City Power, COJ slam Eskom for threatening to pull the plug over R4.9bn in arrears
National
/ 8 November 2024

City Power, COJ slam Eskom for threatening to pull the plug over R4.9bn in arrears

The city says it is in dispute with Eskom over more than R3.4 billion in overbilling

By Des Erasmus
SA closes Lebombo border again as unrest in Mozambique intensifies
National
/ 7 November 2024

SA closes Lebombo border again as unrest in Mozambique intensifies

South Africa has called for calm and issued a travel warning for the neighbouring country

By Emsie Ferreira
Sewage flows in streets as KZN township faces water crisis
National
/ 7 November 2024

Sewage flows in streets as KZN township faces water crisis

For six months, Sithembile township in Glencoe has been struggling with water shortages

By Bongane Motaung
Taiwan cites ‘economic constraints’ for delayed move of Pretoria liaison office
National
/ 7 November 2024

Taiwan cites ‘economic constraints’ for delayed move of Pretoria liaison office

The international relations ministry says there will be further ‘engagements’ to find a solution

By Emsie Ferreira
SA families plead for release of engineers detained in Equatorial Guinea
National
/ 6 November 2024

SA families plead for release of engineers detained in Equatorial Guinea

The two men, who had been working on contracts in the oil and gas sector, were arrested on allegedly trumped-up drug charges

By Lyse Comins
13 million South African children are still living in poverty
National
/ 5 November 2024

13 million South African children are still living in poverty

A study by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund says the direct cost of child poverty is estimated to be about 9% of GDP

By Umamah Bakharia
Contaminated food claims a child’s life in Alexandra township
National
/ 4 November 2024

Contaminated food claims a child’s life in Alexandra township

The latest death comes after that of six children in Naledi, Soweto, last month, whose bodies were found to contain a harmful chemical, organophosphate

By Aarti Bhana
Dondo Mogajane resigns all posts amid VBS Bank allegations, plans memoir
National
/ 4 November 2024

Dondo Mogajane resigns all posts amid VBS Bank allegations, plans memoir

The former treasury DG, GEPF chairman and Moti Group CEO says he wants to spend more time with his family and is certain his name will be cleared

By MG Reporter
KZN cabinet tightens budget controls amid projected R9 billion deficit
National
/ 4 November 2024

KZN cabinet tightens budget controls amid projected R9 billion deficit

The provincial treasury said the cuts would lead to an estimated R3 billion cost saving

By MG Reporter
Construction mafia accused of delaying building of Joburg school
National
/ 3 November 2024

Construction mafia accused of delaying building of Joburg school

Parents want the reconstruction of Nancefield Primary School investigated

By Kimberly Mutandiro
Municipality still won’t commit after freak wave devastated KZN restaurant
National
/ 3 November 2024

Municipality still won’t commit after freak wave devastated KZN restaurant

Red tape and confusion over who owns the land and the building has meant the eatery cannot reopen

By Lyse Comins
Lesufi ‘sat on’ dignity pack fraud report
National
/ 1 November 2024

Lesufi ‘sat on’ dignity pack fraud report

The project was meant to supply dignity packs to girls and women at no-fee schools and colleges

By Khaya Koko
Naledi residents still seek answers after six children die of poisoning
National
/ 1 November 2024

Naledi residents still seek answers after six children die of poisoning

The health minister said that there was no direct link between the children’s deaths and the products consumed from the local spaza shops

By Aarti Bhana
Man waits 19 days for emergency operation at public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
National
/ 31 October 2024

Man waits 19 days for emergency operation at public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Bruce Wilson’s experience reflects that of other state patients. Ambulances were in short supply, wards were overcrowded, linen and patients’ clothing was dirty

By Lyse Comins
AI is a disruptor to newsrooms, African Investigative Journalist Conference warns
National
/ 30 October 2024

AI is a disruptor to newsrooms, African Investigative Journalist Conference warns

Research shows that 38% of South African journalists make use of artificial intelligence tools

By Umamah Bakharia
Prisons commissioner orders inquiry in response to M&G ‘holidays in hospital’ exposé
National
/ 28 October 2024

Prisons commissioner orders inquiry in response to M&G ‘holidays in hospital’ exposé

A deputy commissioner will investigate claims that wealthy prisoners are buying themselves preferential treatment in jail

By Paddy Harper
SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize
National
/ 28 October 2024

SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize

The African Centre for Biodiversity says it is ‘vindicated’ by the landmark ruling from the supreme court of appeal after a nearly decade-long battle

By Sheree Bega
BHI Trust victims livid as alleged Ponzi fraudster cleared to travel
National
/ 28 October 2024

BHI Trust victims livid as alleged Ponzi fraudster cleared to travel

Investors who lost their life savings in the scheme fear that former Global & Local director Michael Haldane will not return to South Africa to face charges

By Lyse Comins
Jozi vs Jozi documents the decay of South Africa’s economic hub
National
/ 27 October 2024

Jozi vs Jozi documents the decay of South Africa’s economic hub

The account on X provides a sobering and raw portrayal of the city’s rapid deterioration

By Aarti Bhana
Having hit the 4.5% goal, Kganyago eyes lower inflation target
Business
/ 26 October 2024

Having hit the 4.5% goal, Kganyago eyes lower inflation target

The governor of the central bank mulls targets as inflation drops

By Aarti Bhana
Whistleblowers: Rich prisoners bribe wardens for hospital holidays
National
/ 25 October 2024

Whistleblowers: Rich prisoners bribe wardens for hospital holidays

Businessmen Thoshan Panday and Rajivee Soni allegedly pay their way out of their prison cells

By Lyse Comins and Paddy Harper
Minister blames municipal mismanagement for Gauteng’s rising water demand
National
/ 24 October 2024

Minister blames municipal mismanagement for Gauteng’s rising water demand

The province is ‘not doing the right things’ to rescue itself from running out of water, Pemmy Majodina told parliament’s portfolio committee on water and sanitation

By Sheree Bega
Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014
National
/ 23 October 2024

Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance report ranks South Africa and Mauritius in the top two in the business and labour environment

By Umamah Bakharia
Urban decay and infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked, says Macpherson
National
/ 23 October 2024

Urban decay and infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked, says Macpherson

The minister stressed the need for collaboration between government and business to improve infrastructure and boost tourism

By Lyse Comins
SIU chases R28 million in eThekwini social housing corruption
National
/ 23 October 2024

SIU chases R28 million in eThekwini social housing corruption

The unit told parliament how municipal land was ceded to private developers, who sold it on for a profit

By Khaya Koko
IEC seeks two-week extension to respond to MK party’s election challenge
National
/ 23 October 2024

IEC seeks two-week extension to respond to MK party’s election challenge

The presidency has also indicated that it will oppose the application by Jacob Zuma’s party

By Paddy Harper
Inflation cools to 3.8% in September
National
/ 23 October 2024

Inflation cools to 3.8% in September

This is the lowest reading for inflation in South Africa since April 2021 

By Aarti Bhana
Debt-free SAA still looking for private equity and a loan, says Creecy
National
/ 22 October 2024

Debt-free SAA still looking for private equity and a loan, says Creecy

The minister also wants to secure capital inflow for Transnet

By Emsie Ferreira
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