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Q&A Sessions: Kagiso Rabada — ‘When I retire, I will know that I gave my best shot’
Sport
/ 28 September 2021

Q&A Sessions: Kagiso Rabada — ‘When I retire, I will know that I gave my best shot’

Kagiso Rabada talks to Eyaaz Matwadia about his love for music and production, how the lockdown affected him, and how he hopes to get back to his best

By Eyaaz Matwadia
State to subpoena and fact-check Agrizzi’s ‘illness’ claims
National
/ 28 September 2021

State to subpoena and fact-check Agrizzi’s ‘illness’ claims

The National Prosecuting Authority will conduct its own probe into Angelo Agrizzi’s claims of ill health, after he failed to attend court again

By Khaya Koko
Is B-BBEE an anchor for democracy?
Opinion
/ 28 September 2021

Is B-BBEE an anchor for democracy?

Empowering the poor should be what underlies every debate and policy adopted in South Africa

By Monde Ndlovu
R191m SAPS corruption case involving Phahlane delayed, again
National
/ 28 September 2021

R191m SAPS corruption case involving Phahlane delayed, again

Former top cops file applications to contest the ‘unreasonable delays’ in their fraud matter, also known as the ‘blue-light’ tender

By Khaya Koko
We will do better, ANC president Ramaphosa says in corrective manifesto
Politics
/ 28 September 2021

We will do better, ANC president Ramaphosa says in corrective manifesto

At the ANC’s manifesto launch, Cyril Ramaphosa promised to reduce unemployment, increase social security, and stamp out corruption in the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
Young and jobless? Apply for one of 287 000 education assistant posts
Education
/ 27 September 2021

Young and jobless? Apply for one of 287 000 education assistant posts

Education department urges young, jobless people to apply for teaching assistant vacancies

By Chris Gilili
Officials implicated in arts council mismanagement will be brought to book — Mthethwa
National
/ 27 September 2021

Officials implicated in arts council mismanagement will be brought to book — Mthethwa

The National Arts Council vows that every cent from the sector’s Covid-19-relief programme will be disbursed to artists, after auditors uncover maladministration

By Chris Gilili
Covid-19 vaccine mandates: A constitutional balancing act
Coronavirus
/ 27 September 2021

Covid-19 vaccine mandates: A constitutional balancing act

South Africa’s laws allow the government to implement mandatory Covid vaccinations but, if it chooses this path, it must do so responsibly

By Safura Abdool Karim
Popularity will not guarantee mayoral selection — Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 27 September 2021

Popularity will not guarantee mayoral selection — Ramaphosa

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has promised a more rigorous mayoral selection process, which will involve the party’s top six

By Lizeka Tandwa
Nowhere to turn for abused bakery workers
National
/ 27 September 2021

Nowhere to turn for abused bakery workers

After being chased away for asking for minimum wage, Gqeberha bakers who endured racism turned first to the CCMA, then to a political party, then to a union. None helped

By Anna Majavu and Sibongile Portia Jonas
Health director general suspended for alleged involvement in Digital Vibes contract
National
/ 27 September 2021

Health director general suspended for alleged involvement in Digital Vibes contract

After initially defending Sandile Buthelezi’s personal leave, the health department has announced that he has been placed on precautionary suspension

By Eunice Masson
For many South African women, home is hell
National
/ 27 September 2021

For many South African women, home is hell

Gender-based violence often takes place at home or in intimate relationships, taking a traumatic toll on victims, their families and friends

By Magnificent Mndebele
Happy Jele has given ‘The Ghost’ much to smile about
Sport
/ 27 September 2021

Happy Jele has given ‘The Ghost’ much to smile about

The Orlando Pirates captain may have reached one of the most significant milestones any player could hope for, but as a self-confessed achiever he has more dreams he wants to realise

By Matshelane Mamabolo
The Mental Health Care Act and the art of patient care corruption
Opinion
/ 27 September 2021

The Mental Health Care Act and the art of patient care corruption

But, for greedy relations, unscrupulous lawyers and other “experts”, it can be a license to plunder the unfortunate

By Benedict Phiri
EFF produces ambitious manifesto, promising land redistribution
Politics
/ 26 September 2021

EFF produces ambitious manifesto, promising land redistribution

The EFF has made bold promises to root out corruption in ailing municipalities and redistribute land to the poor ahead of this year’s local government elections.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Nurture the formidable entrepreneurial spirit of SA’s township women
Opinion
/ 26 September 2021

Nurture the formidable entrepreneurial spirit of SA’s township women

Many don’t have a formal education or business literacy but they support their families and create opportunities for others

By Catherine Sofianos
R350 social relief grant not enough to live on
National
/ 26 September 2021

R350 social relief grant not enough to live on

Nearly half of the population in South Africa — one of the most unequal countries in the world — is considered chronically poor.

By Chris Gilili
Has South Africa reached a tipping point?
Opinion
/ 26 September 2021

Has South Africa reached a tipping point?

At a time when unemployment and poverty must be tackled head on, our country appears rudderless

By Anda Bici
DA says ANC’s implosion has thrown local government elections wide open
Politics
/ 25 September 2021

DA says ANC’s implosion has thrown local government elections wide open

The DA launched its 37-page manifesto on a virtual platform under the banner “The DA gets things done”.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Didiza unveils plan to reverse Ingonyama Trust leases
National
/ 25 September 2021

Didiza unveils plan to reverse Ingonyama Trust leases

R39m to effect Ingonyama ruling

By Paddy Harper
Mzwanele Manyi: The Zindzi Mandela of our time
Opinion
/ 24 September 2021

Mzwanele Manyi: The Zindzi Mandela of our time

If Jacob Zuma is our Nelson Mandela, what does that leave Mzwanele Manyi?

By Paddy Harper
South Africa breaking more temperature records than expected
The Green Guardian
/ 24 September 2021

South Africa breaking more temperature records than expected

The country’s climate is becoming ‘more extreme’ as temperature records are broken

By Sheree Bega
Environmentalists are trying to save South Africa’s obscure endangered species
The Green Guardian
/ 24 September 2021

Environmentalists are trying to save South Africa’s obscure endangered species

Scientists are digging for De Winton’s golden moles, working on the mystery of the riverine rabbit and using mesh mattresses to save the unique Knysna seahorse

By Sheree Bega
Civil society steps in to fight SA’s ‘hidden hunger’ revealed by Covid-19
Opinion
/ 24 September 2021

Civil society steps in to fight SA’s ‘hidden hunger’ revealed by Covid-19

The healthy-food famine does not fit stereotypical images of need, yet it can be addressed creatively

By Brittany Kesselman
Local elections: More than 800 ANC candidate disputes remain unresolved
Politics
/ 24 September 2021

Local elections: More than 800 ANC candidate disputes remain unresolved

Candidate court challenges loom for ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Environmental groups welcome China’s pledge on coal
Business
/ 24 September 2021

Environmental groups welcome China’s pledge on coal

Will China’s end of coal finance be the final nail in the coffin for MMESZ?

By Tunicia Phillips
No more cash for coal FirstRand says
Business
/ 24 September 2021

No more cash for coal FirstRand says

The bank’s chief risk officer says banks can’t stand on the sidelines of the climate crisis debate

By Sarah Smit
Zuma’s health not relevant, says his lawyer
Politics
/ 24 September 2021

Zuma’s health not relevant, says his lawyer

With legal challenges to his medical parole looming, the former president’s lawyers opted to first argue for the removal of the prosecutor

By Emsie Ferreira
Resilience is forged in the crucible of crisis
Opinion
/ 23 September 2021

Resilience is forged in the crucible of crisis

Some countries are placing the state at the centre to battle the problems caused by Covid-19 rather than relying solely on the markets

By Mzukisi Qobo
South Africa gets major investment to treat Covid-19, TB, cancer, and HIV
Health
/ 23 September 2021

South Africa gets major investment to treat Covid-19, TB, cancer, and HIV

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the investment, noting that it ‘is a leapfrog to cutting edge technology’

By Eunice Masson
Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now
Business
/ 23 September 2021

Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now

Minerals Council aims to get 80% of its workforce vaccinated by November

By Marcia Zali
Despite inflation risks, the monetary policy committee keeps rates on hold
Business
/ 23 September 2021

Despite inflation risks, the monetary policy committee keeps rates on hold

Inflation rose well beyond the Reserve Bank’s midpoint target in August

By Sarah Smit
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