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‘White’ elephants haunt the minds of some JSC members
Opinion
/ 7 November 2021

‘White’ elephants haunt the minds of some JSC members

Striving for racial representivity does not mean there can never be a white judge on the apex court bench again

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Carbon offset is greenwashing, critics say
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2021

Carbon offset is greenwashing, critics say

A marine conservation funding facility wants carbon trading to finance restoration and protection of the oceans and marine biodiversity

By Tunicia Phillips
Satellite tags on whales to give reason for their decline
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2021

Satellite tags on whales to give reason for their decline

The project will help scientists understand changes in the southern right whales’ migration and feeding patterns

By Sheree Bega
Magashule’s former personal assistant ‘intimidated’ by Hawks and FBI investigators
Politics
/ 7 November 2021

Magashule’s former personal assistant ‘intimidated’ by Hawks and FBI investigators

Moroadi Cholota, the woman at the heart of the state’s case against Ace Magashule, claims that the Hawks with the assistance of the FBI attempted to coerce and coach a statement out of her unrelated to her testimony at the Zondo commission.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Cannabis can clean toxic mines and industries
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2021

Cannabis can clean toxic mines and industries

Cannabis is dubbed the ‘mop crop’ for its ability to remove or render industrial pollutants harmless

By Guy Oliver
ANC set to begin grilling candidates for mayoral positions
Politics
/ 7 November 2021

ANC set to begin grilling candidates for mayoral positions

The party is set to begin interviewing prospective mayors this week — and women candidates have a five-point advantage

By Lizeka Tandwa
Petrol, power price hikes hit South Africa hard
Business
/ 7 November 2021

Petrol, power price hikes hit South Africa hard

Households are reeling after the fuel price hike, as electricity is set to go up by 15.06% in 2022

By Anathi Madubela
Godongwana’s inaugural budget: austerity vs social security
Business
/ 7 November 2021

Godongwana’s inaugural budget: austerity vs social security

Economists predict the finance minister will speak about the basic income grant, the effect of the July riots on the fiscus, and bailouts

By Sarah Smit and Anathi Madubela
Illegal dumping in Diepsloot gives rise to waste economy
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2021

Illegal dumping in Diepsloot gives rise to waste economy

Nondumiso Sibiya has found value in collecting refuse and working with waste pickers

By Marcia Zali
The case against Ace Magashule
Politics
/ 6 November 2021

The case against Ace Magashule

The suspended ANC secretary general’s assistant, who is not prepared to testify against him, may be extradited from the US

By Emsie Ferreira
Giving the gift of sight in rural Mpumalanga
Opinion
/ 5 November 2021

Giving the gift of sight in rural Mpumalanga

Doctors take a ‘leave of purpose’ from their normal jobs to experience a stint at the Tshemba Foundation that will change their patients’ lives, as well as theirs

By George Crawshaw
Independent candidates in municipal elections gain momentum with 0.61% growth
Politics
/ 5 November 2021

Independent candidates in municipal elections gain momentum with 0.61% growth

The political sands are shifting, says Mmusi Maimane

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Stage 4 load-shedding returns as diesel runs out
National
/ 5 November 2021

Stage 4 load-shedding returns as diesel runs out

Eskom said it would scale back to stage 2 outages from early Saturday for the rest of the weekend but was no longer able to compensate by burning open-cycle gas turbines

By Emsie Ferreira
Poll day: The Great Stayaway
Politics
/ 5 November 2021

Poll day: The Great Stayaway

Only a few people have chosen who will govern South Africa’s municipalities

By Luke Feltham and M&G Data Desk
Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin

Of South Africa’s 213 municipalities, the ANC attained a majority in 161. Meanwhile, there are 66 hung councils that will need to be governed through coalitions

By Eunice Masson
Editorial: Deepening era of coalitions will test the maturity of South Africa’s democracy
Editorial
/ 4 November 2021

Editorial: Deepening era of coalitions will test the maturity of South Africa’s democracy

The low voter turnout in the local polls is something our leading parties must take to heart as they look to rebuild their relationship with the electorate.

By Editorial
The future is coalitions as parties battle it out for your municipality
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

The future is coalitions as parties battle it out for your municipality

After a dismal showing at the polls, all the major parties – with some smaller kingmakers – will now begin the horse-trading to run your municipality

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Poll snippets you may have missed
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Poll snippets you may have missed

The M&G Political Team reminds you of how the voters showed that there are many surprises in any election

By M&G Politics Team
Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections

Politicians benefit from ignorant citizens ‘because then they can fool the people’, says community activist

By Eunice Masson
COP26: Momentum gathers to end new coal builds
The Green Guardian
/ 4 November 2021

COP26: Momentum gathers to end new coal builds

South Africa, the continent’s largest emitter, is not among several African countries that joined the UK-led coalition committing to phase out the fossil fuel

By Tunicia Phillips
Bokang Mosala: ‘I am an entrepreneur at heart’
National
/ 4 November 2021

Bokang Mosala: ‘I am an entrepreneur at heart’

Businessman Bokang Mosala has, from a young age, chased financial independence. In high school, he sold sweets and at university he embarked on various business ventures that failed. This led him to a career in the banking sector

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Big party failures crystalise as vote count enters final stretch
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Big party failures crystalise as vote count enters final stretch

With at least 66 hung councils so far, coalitions are on the agenda as ANC and DA majorities tumble

By Luke Feltham
Dismissed cop Jeremy Vearey’s arbitration hearing nears its end
National
/ 4 November 2021

Dismissed cop Jeremy Vearey’s arbitration hearing nears its end

Vearey’s defence seeks advantage from suspension cloud hanging over police head Khehla Sitole

By Eunice Masson
ANC prepares for coalition talks — and is open to talking to ‘everybody’
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

ANC prepares for coalition talks — and is open to talking to ‘everybody’

Hung municipal councils, most crucially in several metros, mean the ANC will have to find partners to be able to govern

By Paddy Harper
Reinforcements dispatched to Gauteng to finalise election results
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

Reinforcements dispatched to Gauteng to finalise election results

IEC rejects claims local government elections results are late, despite promising to finalise them by Wednesday

By Khaya Koko
Magashule’s PA will become co-accused after refusing to turn state witness
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

Magashule’s PA will become co-accused after refusing to turn state witness

The prosecution in Magashule’s corruption trial said Moroadi Cholota refused to cooperate with detectives sent to the US to interview her and she now faces extradition

By Emsie Ferreira
Torture is not limited to CIA black sites – it’s alive in South Africa’s prisons
Opinion
/ 3 November 2021

Torture is not limited to CIA black sites – it’s alive in South Africa’s prisons

Unlike the US, it is not foreigners that are subjected to torture and cruel treatment, but South Africans

By Casper Lӧtter
‘Don’t call me, I’ll call you’ — Mashaba tells ANC
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

‘Don’t call me, I’ll call you’ — Mashaba tells ANC

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba holds all the cards in the coming coalition talks

By Lizeka Tandwa
The C-word is for coalitions, not centrism
Opinion
/ 3 November 2021

The C-word is for coalitions, not centrism

With such a low voter turnout, government legitimacy is stretched to breaking point

By Richard Calland
Distrust of politicians the reason for low voter turnout, but voters saw elections as free and fair – HSRC
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

Distrust of politicians the reason for low voter turnout, but voters saw elections as free and fair – HSRC

The research council’s study found that 80% of non-voters are dissatisfied with the country’s political system and democracy

By Khaya Koko
Is the ANC’s corrective action too little too late?
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

Is the ANC’s corrective action too little too late?

Although the ANC believes it has done okay in these elections, the numbers tell a different tale

By M&G Politics Team and M&G Data Desk
Vincent Smith indicted on additional charges of evading tax to the tune of R10mn
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

Vincent Smith indicted on additional charges of evading tax to the tune of R10mn

The Investigating Directorate said the former MP failed to disclose earnings of R28-million, some of it paid in apparent exchange for using his political influence to secure planning authorisation for a golf estate

By Emsie Ferreira
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