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Outlook 2016

latest news & developments
When the Fees Must Fall movement erupted in October 2015, the discontent was not just about the fees. It was the threat of being excluded and obtaining the key that would lead to employment
FEESMUSTFALL

It ain’t over till varsity fees really fall

It won’t be business as usual at academic registration around the country next week, as universities anticipate another round of disruptions.

  • Raeesa Pather
5 min read
A local water official says South Africans are living in a ‘fool’s paradise’ as a result of our disrespect for water.
DROUGHT

Respect water – or pay the price

South Africans must change their attitude to water and see it as a resource critical for social and economic growth, not as a service to be rolled out

  • Sipho Kings
6 min read
The Constitutional Court will decide early this year whether to hear and rule on the bid by the EFF to force Zuma to pay back the money spent on nonsecurity upgrades at Nkandla.
JACOB ZUMA

Zuma braces for battles on two fronts

President Jacob Zuma’s characteristic counterattack is going to be sorely tested on two fronts this year: the spy tapes case and Nkandla.

  • Karyn Maughan
8 min read