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SIU details health department’s R132m Digital Vibes contract corruption
National
/ 1 September 2021

SIU details health department’s R132m Digital Vibes contract corruption

The SIU told parliament the health department was so desperate to give Digital Vibes a communications contract that it flouted government procurement policies and allowed a 104% price inflation

By Khaya Koko
The economy is the engine of reconciliation, and B-BBEE is the engine of transformation
Opinion
/ 1 September 2021

The economy is the engine of reconciliation, and B-BBEE is the engine of transformation

The advent of democracy in 1994 merely created the conditions for transformation to begin

By Monde Ndlovu
South Africa’s agricultural sector is likely to have an unusual period of three consecutive favourable seasons
Opinion
/ 1 September 2021

South Africa’s agricultural sector is likely to have an unusual period of three consecutive favourable seasons

But higher international commodity prices will keep input costs elevated for the livestock and poultry sector

By Wandile Sihlobo
Eskom debt down R81.9-billion, but municipal debt and servicing outstanding debt affects liquidity
Business
/ 1 September 2021

Eskom debt down R81.9-billion, but municipal debt and servicing outstanding debt affects liquidity

‘Cost-reflective tariffs’ and resolving municipal debt are needed to turn Eskom around

By Lyse Comins
Manyi: Zuma may refuse a second medical assessment
Politics
/ 31 August 2021

Manyi: Zuma may refuse a second medical assessment

The former president’s foundation claims the NPA has not demanded he be assessed by a second doctor, but says he would be within his rights to refuse

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC withdraws urgent electoral court application to reopen candidates’ registration
Politics
/ 31 August 2021

ANC withdraws urgent electoral court application to reopen candidates’ registration

The party had lodged the application after it failed to submit proportional representative council lists in municipalities across five provinces in time

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC could lose five KwaZulu-Natal municipalities
Politics
/ 31 August 2021

ANC could lose five KwaZulu-Natal municipalities

The party is in danger of losing five KwaZulu-Natal municipalities over a registration flop, but counts the absence of political murders as a win

By Paddy Harper
A hurtful slap in the face for Celtic’s supporters
Sport
/ 31 August 2021

A hurtful slap in the face for Celtic’s supporters

In the sale of the iconic Free State heroes and their relocation to KwaZulu-Natal, the fans who stood by Phunya Sele Sele unwaveringly have been blatantly snubbed and left poorer

By Tonderai Chiyindiko
The deadly cost of union membership in North West
National
/ 31 August 2021

The deadly cost of union membership in North West

The platinum belt is roiling with tension once more after the assassination of Numsa organiser Malibongwe Mdazo.

By Magnificent Mndebele
Employers should respect women’s rights and provide domestic workers with employment contracts
Opinion
/ 31 August 2021

Employers should respect women’s rights and provide domestic workers with employment contracts

About a million women are employed to work in private homes, enabling the economy to function and their employers to work and return to clean homes and cared for children

By Kelebogile Khunou and Amy Tekie
ANC: Accused insurrection instigator is innocent and will not be removed from election list
Politics
/ 30 August 2021

ANC: Accused insurrection instigator is innocent and will not be removed from election list

The ANC in Johannesburg says charges against a ward councillor accused of instigating last month’s looting and violence are trumped up

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school
Education
/ 30 August 2021

‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school

The basic education department has clearly outlined why school must not be skipped

By Luke Feltham
No need to panic over new Covid-19 variant C.1.2
Coronavirus
/ 30 August 2021

No need to panic over new Covid-19 variant C.1.2

Experts studying the new variant are surprised by its substantial and unexpected mutations but are confident that current vaccines will be effective against it

By Marcia Zali
Why customary marriage registration matters in South Africa
Opinion
/ 30 August 2021

Why customary marriage registration matters in South Africa

Registration of customary marriages is important for extending legal protection and rights to spouses, many of whom struggle for legal recognition

By Charlene May and Mandi Mudarikwa
The first-ever dictionary of South Africa’s Kaaps language has launched – why it matters
Opinion
/ 30 August 2021

The first-ever dictionary of South Africa’s Kaaps language has launched – why it matters

It’s been in existence since the 1500s but the Kaaps language, synonymous with Cape Town in South Africa, has never had a dictionary until now

By Adam Haupt
Banks battle for relevance in the platform era
Business
/ 29 August 2021

Banks battle for relevance in the platform era

While Standard Bank and FNB ward off fintech disruptors, their digital-only competitors battle on the fringes

By Sarah Smit
Car Review: The Land Rover Defender goes wild
Motoring
/ 29 August 2021

Car Review: The Land Rover Defender goes wild

The icon has arrived in a two-door with a shorter wheel-base

By Luke Feltham
Pure Politics: ‘Family meetings’ underline uncomfortable press relationship
Politics
/ 29 August 2021

Pure Politics: ‘Family meetings’ underline uncomfortable press relationship

To achieve a deeper democracy, it is necessary to confront the tensions that have existed between the media and successive presidents since 1994.

By Luke Feltham
Ramaphosa’s R2bn Eastern Cape revitalisation project in jeopardy
National
/ 29 August 2021

Ramaphosa’s R2bn Eastern Cape revitalisation project in jeopardy

Duncan Village community members resorted to court action to challenge the ‘arrogant’ government

By Khaya Koko
Sisulu: Fighting, exposing and rooting out corruption remains my top priority
National
/ 28 August 2021

Sisulu: Fighting, exposing and rooting out corruption remains my top priority

Lindiwe Sisulu responds to the story published in the 13 August edition of the M&G, ‘Water board overhaul imminent’

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Racial capitalism destroys ubuntu
Opinion
/ 28 August 2021

Racial capitalism destroys ubuntu

South Africans’ behaviour and attitudes show that poor black working-class people, and black women in particular, are denied
their innate humanity

By Andile Zulu
Meet the daring South African pilot who saved displaced Afghan people
World
/ 28 August 2021

Meet the daring South African pilot who saved displaced Afghan people

Captain Neil Steyl, from Cape Town, and his crew from Safe Air Company have been based at Kulob for a month, assisting the Americans with evacuating both people and equipment.

By Erika Gibson
‘Culture of secrecy rules the police’
National
/ 28 August 2021

‘Culture of secrecy rules the police’

Evidence at the arbitration hearing into the dismissal of high-ranking cop Jeremy Vearey reflects major battles at the very top of the SAPS

By Eunice Masson
Plastic pollution causes horrific injuries to Cape fur seals in two Namibian colonies
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2021

Plastic pollution causes horrific injuries to Cape fur seals in two Namibian colonies

Discarded fishing gear is the main culprit

By Sheree Bega
Nuke hearings: Eskom safety plans ‘f lawed’
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2021

Nuke hearings: Eskom safety plans ‘f lawed’

Environmental groups have warned that a green light from the national energy regulator for a new nuclear power plant will be challenged in court

By Tunicia Phillips
Massive water price hike looms for Dolphin Coast
National
/ 28 August 2021

Massive water price hike looms for Dolphin Coast

Umgeni Water has won the right for a more than 40% levy increase on private water supplier

By Paddy Harper
Professional or working class, unemployment has hammered black women the most
National
/ 27 August 2021

Professional or working class, unemployment has hammered black women the most

The latest unemployment figures show deepening joblessness and continuous setbacks

By Marcia Zali and Sarah Smit
How can we rebuild South Africa’s ethical foundations?
Opinion
/ 27 August 2021

How can we rebuild South Africa’s ethical foundations?

Our previously great reputation as the ‘land of Mandela’ has been tarnished by increasing state corruption and poor moral standards

By Mzukisi Qobo
Khayelitsha inquiry’s recommendations into policing in the crime-infested township still ignored seven years on
National
/ 27 August 2021

Khayelitsha inquiry’s recommendations into policing in the crime-infested township still ignored seven years on

As long as there’s no political will to change policing in this country, there is not much that can be done, say civil rights activists

By Eunice Masson
Judicial Services Commission says why Western Cape Judge President must be impeached
National
/ 27 August 2021

Judicial Services Commission says why Western Cape Judge President must be impeached

Judge Hlophe knew the ‘standards of judicial ethics’, yet still compromised the concourt’s independence

By Eunice Masson
Mabuza says state insurance payouts will help rebuild businesses in violence-hit KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
Business
/ 27 August 2021

Mabuza says state insurance payouts will help rebuild businesses in violence-hit KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng

The deputy president said the government’s resources were not enough to address all of the problems created by the week of looting and arson

By Paddy Harper
ANC heads to electoral court to get the IEC to reopen the local government registration list
Politics
/ 27 August 2021

ANC heads to electoral court to get the IEC to reopen the local government registration list

The party has blamed the Covid-19 lockdown for not submitting its candidates list to the Electoral Commission of South Africa on time

By Lizeka Tandwa
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