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Eskom audit controls too poor to prove that irregular expenditure was capped at R11-billion
Business
/ 10 November 2021

Eskom audit controls too poor to prove that irregular expenditure was capped at R11-billion

The power utility’s external auditors said record-keeping was so inadequate that it would have to be resolved before management could devise a realistic plan to curb waste and fraud

By Emsie Ferreira
541kg of cocaine stolen from Hawks office in KZN
National
/ 10 November 2021

541kg of cocaine stolen from Hawks office in KZN

An expert says the theft of drugs worth R200-million is ‘not random’; inquiry will be launched

By Eunice Masson
Calls‌ ‌for‌ ‌Mthethwa‌ ‌to‌ ‌resign‌ ‌amid‌ ‌probe‌ ‌into‌ ‌mismanagement‌ ‌of‌ Covid funds‌
Politics
/ 10 November 2021

Calls‌ ‌for‌ ‌Mthethwa‌ ‌to‌ ‌resign‌ ‌amid‌ ‌probe‌ ‌into‌ ‌mismanagement‌ ‌of‌ Covid funds‌

Right2Know says it is supporting artists’ right to protest after police intervened in a demonstration outside the ministry

By Luke Feltham
Godongwana must deliver a stimulus-led mid-term budget
Business
/ 10 November 2021

Godongwana must deliver a stimulus-led mid-term budget

A growth-oriented bid-term budget statement would go a long way towards creating a fertile environment for new investments

By Miguel da Silva
Campaign against patent laws ‘causing barriers’ to life saving Covid-19, TB, HIV and cancer drugs
Health
/ 10 November 2021

Campaign against patent laws ‘causing barriers’ to life saving Covid-19, TB, HIV and cancer drugs

The Fix The Patent Laws Campaign wants Trade Minister Ebrahim Patel to publish amendments to the Patent Act to make all medication affordable

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Despite Eskom woes, De Ruyter will not resign of “own accord”
Business
/ 9 November 2021

Despite Eskom woes, De Ruyter will not resign of “own accord”

Power utility plans to move to stage three rolling blackouts from Wednesday

By Eunice Masson and Marcia Zali
Eskom killed us heavily – Mbalula says as guns come out for Gordhan
Politics
/ 9 November 2021

Eskom killed us heavily – Mbalula says as guns come out for Gordhan

Detractors of Minister Pravin Gordhan are expected to use the recent rounds of blackouts said to have affected the ANC’s election results as a launching pad to call for his removal

By Lizeka Tandwa
Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots
Business
/ 9 November 2021

Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots

The investment company has insulated its shareholders against the resource’s price swings while looking towards a more sustainable future

By Sarah Smit
Vavi, NUM add to calls for De Ruyter and company to leave Eskom
Business
/ 9 November 2021

Vavi, NUM add to calls for De Ruyter and company to leave Eskom

Saftu and NUM leaders warn that load-shedding will cause devastating job losses and scupper economic recovery

By Emsie Ferreira
ConCourt reserves judgment on bid to appeal Mkhwebane ruling
Politics
/ 9 November 2021

ConCourt reserves judgment on bid to appeal Mkhwebane ruling

Parliament and the Democratic Alliance are challenging the high court ruling that a judge may not form part of the panel conducting a preliminary inquiry as to whether there are grounds for impeaching the public protector

By Emsie Ferreira
Man who made R4.2m fraud possible ‘expected reward’ but got just R150
National
/ 8 November 2021

Man who made R4.2m fraud possible ‘expected reward’ but got just R150

Mlamuli Khumalo imprisoned for six years after pleading guilty to involvement in property-sale email scam

By Khaya Koko
DA federal executive warms up to ActionSA’s Mashaba as Joburg mayor
Politics
/ 8 November 2021

DA federal executive warms up to ActionSA’s Mashaba as Joburg mayor

While no decision has been taken on whether it would go into a coalition with ActionSA in the city, DA leaders say the party is not opposed to Mashaba wearing the mayoral chain

By Lizeka Tandwa
What the EFF wants in coalition talks
Politics
/ 8 November 2021

What the EFF wants in coalition talks

The EFF is said to have indicated that it will be happy to give the ANC Johannesburg for Ekurhuleni and Scopa during preliminary negotiations

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eskom escalates load-shedding to stage four
National
/ 8 November 2021

Eskom escalates load-shedding to stage four

The state power utility, saddled with a creaking generation infrastructure, has been forced to increase rolling blackouts to avoid overwhelming the national grid

By Sarah Smit
‘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
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