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Education
/ 2 December 2024

Gauteng education department has ‘no duty’ to provide ECD centres

The Equal Education Law Centre has launched an application against the department over its failure to provide education to children affected by last year’s Usindiso fire

By Umamah Bakharia
Over 75 000 faulty Yaz Plus packs distributed in southern Africa
Health
/ 29 November 2024

Over 75 000 faulty Yaz Plus packs distributed in southern Africa

Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has launched a recall of the pill after a packaging mix-up compromised its contraceptive efficacy

By Anathi Madubela
Phala Phala: The power and the peril of judicial review
Editorial
/ 29 November 2024

Phala Phala: The power and the peril of judicial review

The stakes are high in the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF’s) bid to compel the National Assembly to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa on charges flowing from the theft of foreign currency concealed at his farm.

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SARS, police raid properties owned by Shauwn Mkhize
Crime
/ 27 November 2024

SARS, police raid properties owned by Shauwn Mkhize

Mkhize allegedly owes R37 915 549 in tax debt linked to the Shandi Trust, a family entity

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/ 25 November 2024

Survival at sea: Durban commemorates WWII sinking of ‘Indian Titanic’

Relatives of SS Tilawa victims gathered in the city to mark 82 years since the tragedy, sharing stories of bravery, loss and the ship’s enduring legacy

By Lyse Comins
Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine

Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people

By Umamah Bakharia
Treasury proposes minimum pricing for alcohol to curb harmful drinking
Business
/ 22 November 2024

Treasury proposes minimum pricing for alcohol to curb harmful drinking

A 2020 study found that the cost incurred by provincial and national governments from alcohol abuse was R17 billion

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Durban shack and hostel dwellers disrupt Nersa electricity tariff hearings
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/ 21 November 2024

Durban shack and hostel dwellers disrupt Nersa electricity tariff hearings

Ratepayers and activists sided with the protesters who were excluded from the meeting because of a last-minute switch to a much smaller venue

By Lyse Comins
Brics, G20 and Trump 2.0: A new geostrategic balance of power?
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/ 21 November 2024

Brics, G20 and Trump 2.0: A new geostrategic balance of power?

China’s changing priorities towards funding African development through smaller projects show a possible willingness to adapt to African priorities and economic needs. 

By Lisa Thompson
Lucky Star owner and Woolworths distance themselves from counterfeit pilchards
Business
/ 19 November 2024

Lucky Star owner and Woolworths distance themselves from counterfeit pilchards

Canned pilchards linked to rejected imports have been uncovered during a police raid in Gauteng, sparking Oceana and Woolworths investigations

By Anathi Madubela
Waste, food and power: How hospitals fuel climate change
Health
/ 18 November 2024

Waste, food and power: How hospitals fuel climate change

Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from doing this

By Zano Kunene and Sipokazi Fokazi
SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference
Politics
/ 15 November 2024

SACP to review ANC alliance at December conference

Delegates to the SACP’s fifth Special National Congress will reassess its partnership with the ANC, citing declining electoral fortunes and growing voter discontent

By Mandisa Nyathi
Is our Trumpian moment coming?
Columns
/ 15 November 2024

Is our Trumpian moment coming?

Donald Trump’s return to power is a disaster for America, but we should be mindful that South Africa may risk a similar fate

By Richard Pithouse
Entries for Comrades Marathon 2025 are open
Sport
/ 13 November 2024

Entries for Comrades Marathon 2025 are open

The iconic ultramarathon, known for its challenging route, will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025

By Akheel Sewsunker
António Guterres: COP29 must tear down the walls to climate finance
The Green Guardian
/ 12 November 2024

António Guterres: COP29 must tear down the walls to climate finance

The final countdown to lowering carbon emissions has started, the UN chief said, highlighting three steps that urgently need to be taken

By Ozayr Patel
Climate finance set to be this year’s biggest COP talking point
The Green Guardian
/ 11 November 2024

Climate finance set to be this year’s biggest COP talking point

Countries need to urgently agree on funding goals to adapt to, and mitigate climate change

By Ozayr Patel
AfriForum private prosecution unit says family of slain DA leader ‘extremely fearful’
Crime
/ 11 November 2024

AfriForum private prosecution unit says family of slain DA leader ‘extremely fearful’

In December, it will be a year since Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was gunned down in front of his wife and children

By Londiwe Xulu
Eastern Cape headman: ‘You won’t find a child born with HIV in this village’
Health
/ 7 November 2024

Eastern Cape headman: ‘You won’t find a child born with HIV in this village’

Babies getting HIV from their infected mothers is rare in a cluster of 39 villages in the OR Tambo district

By Zano Kunene
US, Europe begin scramble for Africa’s satellite internet market
Africa
/ 7 November 2024

US, Europe begin scramble for Africa’s satellite internet market

The entry of Thales Alenia Space comes at a time when SpaceX’s Starlink is recording significant milestones on the continent

By Conrad Onyango
Levies are the pitfall of living behind gated walls
Opinion
/ 5 November 2024

Levies are the pitfall of living behind gated walls

The rigid enforcement of these obligations can have unforgiving consequences that may even threaten an owner’s property

By Tia-schae Ramparsad
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
Six decades of liberation party rule in Botswana end in shock
Africa
/ 4 November 2024

Six decades of liberation party rule in Botswana end in shock

The Botswana Democratic Party suffered a humiliating defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections

By Keletso Thobega
Starlink terminals sold out in five African countries as demand soars
Business
/ 4 November 2024

Starlink terminals sold out in five African countries as demand soars

The satellite service continues to disrupt the continent’s traditional internet market

By Conrad Onyango
Water crisis rooted in infrastructure failures and municipal distress, says Mashatile
Politics
/ 1 November 2024

Water crisis rooted in infrastructure failures and municipal distress, says Mashatile

The deputy president says decaying water systems and financial strain at municipalities are driving SA’s water shortage

By Mandisa Nyathi
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
Dada Morero: Joburg is facing a severe water crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 31 October 2024

Dada Morero: Joburg is facing a severe water crisis

The executive mayor blamed drought but water experts say the city’s reservoir levels are ‘leaking to critical thresholds’

By Sheree Bega
Climate Change Act: Key preparations underway for implementation
The Green Guardian
/ 30 October 2024

Climate Change Act: Key preparations underway for implementation

However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says

By Sheree Bega
Can COP29 bridge the climate finance gap? South Africa sets ambitious goals
The Green Guardian
/ 29 October 2024

Can COP29 bridge the climate finance gap? South Africa sets ambitious goals

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Dion George said developed countries had failed in their commitments to developing countries

By Sheree Bega
Pesticide killed six children in Soweto, report shows
Health
/ 28 October 2024

Pesticide killed six children in Soweto, report shows

The police are yet to determine whether the organophosphate is linked to the spaza shops where the children bought chips

By Aarti Bhana
Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension
Africa
/ 28 October 2024

Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension

The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular

By Luis Nhachote, The Continent
Police officers, botanist accused in poaching fraud case
Crime
/ 25 October 2024

Police officers, botanist accused in poaching fraud case

Officer who headed endangered species unit says it’s a ‘wild-goose chase’

By Liezl Human
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
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