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Reserve Bank lifts repo rate by 25 basis points in the wake of load-shedding’s economic hit
Business
/ 26 January 2023

Reserve Bank lifts repo rate by 25 basis points in the wake of load-shedding’s economic hit

The country’s energy crisis stands to shave two percentage points off growth in 2023

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa: ‘Equip our learners with technical skills to address youth unemployment, grow the economy’
Education
/ 26 January 2023

Ramaphosa: ‘Equip our learners with technical skills to address youth unemployment, grow the economy’

The president said the new three-stream model that offers more choices and better guidance would help address the school drop-out rate

By Mandisa Ndlovu
What’s behind the Big Tobacco job cuts? A guide to SA’s illegal trade after Covid
Health
/ 26 January 2023

What’s behind the Big Tobacco job cuts? A guide to SA’s illegal trade after Covid

British American Tobacco says 200 workers will be out of a job soon but public health researchers argue they’re using misleading figures to back retrenchments

By Christina Pitt and Joan Van Dyk
As we wait for the Reserve Bank’s decision today, have South Africans given up on the concept of economic growth?
Opinion
/ 26 January 2023

As we wait for the Reserve Bank’s decision today, have South Africans given up on the concept of economic growth?

In all our rightful hysteria about Eskom and creaking infrastructure, we live in an economy that’s been drifting for a generation

By Ron Derby
DA march ‘disrespects the ANC in its own home’, says ANC Youth League member
Politics
/ 25 January 2023

DA march ‘disrespects the ANC in its own home’, says ANC Youth League member

Youth league members prevented the Democratic Alliance from delivering its memorandum to Luthuli House, the ANC’s headquarter

By Mandisa Nyathi
Funeral homes ransacked during load-shedding
National
/ 25 January 2023

Funeral homes ransacked during load-shedding

Blackouts are putting financial strain on funeral businesses

By Sheree Bega
Should we celebrate the 2022 matric pass rate?
Opinion
/ 25 January 2023

Should we celebrate the 2022 matric pass rate?

One concern is the poor pass rate in maths and a growing number of learners drop to the easier subject of maths literacy.

By Paul Esterhuizen
The Taliban cannot defeat Afghan women’s thirst for education
Opinion
/ 25 January 2023

The Taliban cannot defeat Afghan women’s thirst for education

The Taliban has eroded the rights of women. But Afghans are not taking the regime’s draconian policies lying down, and nor should the rest of the world

By Gordon Brown and Yasmine Sherif
Attacks on Mantashe are by people in renewable energy lobby
Opinion
/ 24 January 2023

Attacks on Mantashe are by people in renewable energy lobby

I believe that load-shedding may have been created in an effort to spark an energy crisis and enrage the populace

By Siyanda Mngadi
Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding
The Green Guardian
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding

Investigations have shown that there is excessive ash slurry build-up, which has compromised the integrity of the flue and the chimney

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants

Parliament’s Scopa wants Eskom to provide a “road map” for when load-shedding will end, saying the committee cannot hold the state-owned entity accountable without a timeline

By Eunice Masson
Only bold, collective action can turn back the hands of the Doomsday Clock
Opinion
/ 24 January 2023

Only bold, collective action can turn back the hands of the Doomsday Clock

Daunting global agenda demands urgent action from the world’s leaders

By Mary Robinson
Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding
National
/ 24 January 2023

Eskom, government face constitutional challenge on load-shedding

Nineteen interest groups are seeking urgent relief from ongoing load-shedding to ensure the provision of basic services

By Emsie Ferreira
Why are white women never called ‘slay queens’?
Friday
/ 24 January 2023

Why are white women never called ‘slay queens’?

A new book called ‘The Soft Life’ argues that blessers and blessees are as much a white and Indian affliction as a black woman’s

By Lethabo Mailula
Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko
Africa
/ 24 January 2023

Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko

Activist was assassinated because he demanded democratic reforms, say supporters

By Zweli Martin Dlamini
Seven dead in California shooting in the US
Top Six
/ 24 January 2023

Seven dead in California shooting in the US

The latest bloodshed occurred at two farms around Half Moon Bay, a coastal community south of San Francisco

By Glenn Chapman and Gilles Clarenne
Facebook offers African moderators a pitiful severance
Africa
/ 24 January 2023

Facebook offers African moderators a pitiful severance

The deal offered to Africans is eight times lower than that given to Meta’s staff

By Lydia Namubiru, The Continent
Legal challenge to be filed against Eskom, Nersa, ministers and president over load-shedding and tariff hike
Politics
/ 23 January 2023

Legal challenge to be filed against Eskom, Nersa, ministers and president over load-shedding and tariff hike

Opposition parties, union will be heading to the Pretoria high court court on February 28

By Mandisa Nyathi
Slain Zambian man’s family ‘not convinced’ remains from Russia are his
Africa
/ 23 January 2023

Slain Zambian man’s family ‘not convinced’ remains from Russia are his

The coffin contained pieces of bones assembled into a skeleton and a DNA test carried out in South Africa is inconclusive

By Mutale Pamela Kapekele
Revenue from tourist accommodation was up in November
Business
/ 23 January 2023

Revenue from tourist accommodation was up in November

Economists had predicted an increase as the hospitality sector continues to recover from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic

By Anathi Madubela
Buhlungu’s mission is to fix Fort Hare but it comes at a high cost
Opinion
/ 23 January 2023

Buhlungu’s mission is to fix Fort Hare but it comes at a high cost

The vice-chancellor faced danger in his bid to turn around a university overwhelmed by crime and with teaching, research and human resources in shambles.

By Pedro Mzileni
KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding
Education
/ 23 January 2023

KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding

Parliament’s portfolio committee on basic education has applauded last year’s high national pass rate, but called for strategies to stop cheating in exams

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Eskom chief executive: The job no one wants
National
/ 23 January 2023

Eskom chief executive: The job no one wants

The utility is unlikely to find a replacement for Andre de Ruyter before his three-month notice period ends

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom: Stage two and three load-shedding here for next two years
National
/ 22 January 2023

Eskom: Stage two and three load-shedding here for next two years

Eskom’s chairperson said maintenance and repairs plus issues such as leadership, organisational culture and internal controls will be dealt with

By Lesego Chepape
Blackouts add to risk of recession
Business
/ 21 January 2023

Blackouts add to risk of recession

Other factors are inflation and interest rate hikes while load-shedding has affected key sectors

By Anathi Madubela
Abadala, Baholo: A Tribute to The Elders
Friday
/ 21 January 2023

Abadala, Baholo: A Tribute to The Elders

Tseliso Monaheng writes a paean to the jazz and African music torchbearers who have moved on to other worlds – Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, Jonas Gwangw

By Tseliso Monaheng
Gordhan asks for more time on legal demands relating to load-shedding
National
/ 20 January 2023

Gordhan asks for more time on legal demands relating to load-shedding

Public enterprises minister raises complexity of issues involved in response to a letter of demand from parties planning to sue the state

By Emsie Ferreira
Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa: The people who killed Eskom over 25 years
National
/ 20 January 2023

Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa: The people who killed Eskom over 25 years

In 1997, the warning bells were ringing that South Africa faced a dark future because Eskom would run out of capacity to supply a growing populace and an expanding economy

By Emsie Ferreira, Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba
Citizens, it’s time for a new patriotic front
Opinion
/ 20 January 2023

Citizens, it’s time for a new patriotic front

The country’s crises can’t be solved by negative actions. We must all co-create renewal together

By Klaus Kotze
Africa’s energy crisis leaves continent in the dark
Africa
/ 20 January 2023

Africa’s energy crisis leaves continent in the dark

Over-reliance on ageing and ailing colonial infrastructure leaves over 40% of the continent’s population without electricity

By Marko Phiri
A mezuzah, a Christmas wreath and rooibos with milk: getting to know this NICD couple at home
Health
/ 20 January 2023

A mezuzah, a Christmas wreath and rooibos with milk: getting to know this NICD couple at home

Anne von Gottberg and Cheryl Cohen are two of SA’s foremost scientists on Covid-19. The powerful duo also love family time with their three kids

By Sean Christie
Covid still a threat: Breathe life back into prevention of the disease
Opinion
/ 20 January 2023

Covid still a threat: Breathe life back into prevention of the disease

The best way to reduce the risk of transmission is to decrease the concentration of airborne viruses in enclosed spaces.

By William A Haseltine
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