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ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF

The ANC has reportedly received assurances from smaller parties about continuing existing coalitions, but its top leaders are hesitant to work with Julius Malema

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Mossel Bay municipality is a success story, but more attention needs to be paid to the poor
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

Mossel Bay municipality is a success story, but more attention needs to be paid to the poor

Creating an investor sales pitch for Mossel Bay is not a difficult task

By Eunice Masson
Governance conundrum: Corporates disregard the King report
Business
/ 31 October 2021

Governance conundrum: Corporates disregard the King report

Disregard for the King Report is evident in the move of Brian Joffe from CEO of Long4Life to the position of board chairman of the firm

By Anathi Madubela
ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era
Politics
/ 31 October 2021

ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era

It’s the economy, stupid — but also service delivery and corruption. The ANC asks voters to forgive past sins, while the EFF tries to consolidate itself with wild promises of a socialist utopia

By Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Car review: Audi RSQ3 — Is there logic behind infatuation?
Motoring
/ 31 October 2021

Car review: Audi RSQ3 — Is there logic behind infatuation?

Flirting with the ridiculous

By Luke Feltham
Hotstix’s  hug a celebration of survival
Friday
/ 31 October 2021

Hotstix’s  hug a celebration of survival

The Jazz Expressions concert in level one lockdown was a reaquaintance with friends, music and jazz photography

By Niren Tolsi
Politicians declare truce in the ‘war’ against Covid-19 for local polls
Opinion
/ 31 October 2021

Politicians declare truce in the ‘war’ against Covid-19 for local polls

But Paddy Harper is afraid that pre-polling ‘superspreader’ meetings could lead to a rise in infections

By Paddy Harper
The albatross of municipal finances hangs around local government’s neck
Opinion
/ 31 October 2021

The albatross of municipal finances hangs around local government’s neck

Their collection capacity is constrained and they have to deliver bulk services. Solutions would be to create a single local government revenue collection agency and some form of business tax

By Subesh Pillay
COP26: ‘We don’t want this terrible future’
The Green Guardian
/ 31 October 2021

COP26: ‘We don’t want this terrible future’

Unless urgent action is taken, South Africa will suffer enormous socioeconomic and ecological harm from climate change in the next 50 years

By Sheree Bega
Car review: The art and thrill of a Mini Cooper S
Motoring
/ 30 October 2021

Car review: The art and thrill of a Mini Cooper S

The hatch has always forged its own path. But is that enough to buy one?

By Luke Feltham
Fraser tells court he feared a repeat of July unrest
Politics
/ 29 October 2021

Fraser tells court he feared a repeat of July unrest

In an affidavit to the high court in Pretoria, the former head of correctional services submitted this as a reason for ordering Jacob Zuma’s early release on medical parole though doctors disagreed

By Emsie Ferreira
Absolutely No Current on Thabo Mbeki Restoration Tour
Opinion
/ 29 October 2021

Absolutely No Current on Thabo Mbeki Restoration Tour

Zizi, who was made a pariah in the ANC, is now on the party’s campaign trail to try to woo back voters it has lost

By Paddy Harper
Mantashe unveils 25 renewable energy bidders
The Green Guardian
/ 29 October 2021

Mantashe unveils 25 renewable energy bidders

The bidders will add 2 583 megawatts to the grid within 36 months

By Marcia Zali
Updated climate change pledges insufficient to prevent more disaster
The Green Guardian
/ 29 October 2021

Updated climate change pledges insufficient to prevent more disaster

The latest United Nations report on the greenhouse gas emissions gap paints bleak picture for the climate accord target

By Tunicia Phillips
Eskom: Light will shine on election
Business
/ 28 October 2021

Eskom: Light will shine on election

Earlier this week, the ailing utility’s chief operating officer assured the public it would try to avoid load-shedding as voters head to the polls on Monday

By Tunicia Phillips
Reforming Sasol and Eskom: South Africa’s ‘carbon criminals’
The Green Guardian
/ 28 October 2021

Reforming Sasol and Eskom: South Africa’s ‘carbon criminals’

South Africa’s biggest polluters but they say they’re turning the ship around, but concerns remain over the use of gas as a fossil fuel in their proposals

By Tunicia Phillips and Sheree Bega
Q&A Sessions: Dr Zolelwa Sifumba on learning to rest and healing herself
National
/ 28 October 2021

Q&A Sessions: Dr Zolelwa Sifumba on learning to rest and healing herself

Dr Zolelwa Sifumba went from being a frontline healthcare worker to stepping back from clinical work. She speaks to Elna Schütz about her shift into more open spaces

By Elna Schütz
What makes a metro coalition government work?
Opinion
/ 28 October 2021

What makes a metro coalition government work?

South Africa’s parties that run prosperous governments will be those that are successful in developing and nurturing coalitions

By Taahir Motan
Pityana palaver exposes AngloGold Ashanti’s cracks
Business
/ 28 October 2021

Pityana palaver exposes AngloGold Ashanti’s cracks

The mining company’s former board chairperson has accused his replacement of engineering a sexual harassment complaint to get him out

By Sarah Smit
Editorial: Political parties in climate denial
Editorial
/ 28 October 2021

Editorial: Political parties in climate denial

South Africa already faces numerous crises including hunger, poverty, unemployment, inequality — all of which are being worsened by the climate crisis.

By Editorial
Elections 2021: Where will fed-up voters make their mark?
Politics
/ 28 October 2021

Elections 2021: Where will fed-up voters make their mark?

Trust in big political parties is dwindling but that’s not necessarily a win for everybody else

By Luke Feltham
The bins get emptied ahead of voting day, but will Pravin and Andre keep the light on?
Opinion
/ 28 October 2021

The bins get emptied ahead of voting day, but will Pravin and Andre keep the light on?

The Tembisa 10 may be a figment of somebody’s imagination, but Eskom’s Misery Twins are not

By Paddy Harper
Local government elections: Why it’s rational to vote with your heart
Opinion
/ 28 October 2021

Local government elections: Why it’s rational to vote with your heart

Voting tactically may seem like a realistic, mature option, but it compromises the integrity of your vote and is corrosive to the long-term health of democracy

By Simon Abbott
SA proposes new climate finance target ahead of COP26
The Green Guardian
/ 28 October 2021

SA proposes new climate finance target ahead of COP26

Long-standing issues on climate finance will make or break COP26, says environment, forestry and fisheries minister

By Tunicia Phillips
Local government elections: Port Edwards’ residents rely on ‘holy’ water from a church
Politics
/ 28 October 2021

Local government elections: Port Edwards’ residents rely on ‘holy’ water from a church

The Ugu district municipality has, for years, failed to provide a constant source of clean water and parties are pitching their elections campaigns around the crisis

By Paddy Harper
Eskom resorts to stage four load-shedding
National
/ 27 October 2021

Eskom resorts to stage four load-shedding

Stage-four outages will continue until Friday after the loss of two units during the night, and three in total at Medupi, Kusile and Matla power plants tripping

By Emsie Ferreira
How South Africa shaped a world-leading constitution
Opinion
/ 27 October 2021

How South Africa shaped a world-leading constitution

As part of the 40th anniversary of the Canon Collins Trust, Justice Mavedzenge spoke to Albie Sachs about the legacy of apartheid-era legal activism for Southern Africa

By Justice Mavedzenge
Cities will feel the heat from climate change
The Green Guardian
/ 27 October 2021

Cities will feel the heat from climate change

South Africa’s urban areas are urban heat islands and heat waves will intensify the distress

By Sheree Bega
Paddy Harper: Candidates finally show their heads in the battle for ward 33
Politics
/ 27 October 2021

Paddy Harper: Candidates finally show their heads in the battle for ward 33

No money for posters means fewer politicians leering from the light poles, six months after the polls

By Paddy Harper
Former Eskom finance controller found guilty of R35m fraud
National
/ 27 October 2021

Former Eskom finance controller found guilty of R35m fraud

Bernard Moraka and Victor Tshabalala, the director of a coal transport company, defrauded the power utility by claiming payments for work not done

By Khaya Koko
Riots leave ugly scars as Richmond braces itself to go the polls
Politics
/ 27 October 2021

Riots leave ugly scars as Richmond braces itself to go the polls

With many job losses caused by the looting and arson of July, the Midlands town faces an uncertain future

By Paddy Harper
DA councillor in Ramaphosa’s ward wants his vote
Politics
/ 27 October 2021

DA councillor in Ramaphosa’s ward wants his vote

The president lives in ward 90, which includes the wealthy suburb of Hyde Park

By Lizeka Tandwa
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