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ANC Free State endorses three names for Mangaung mayor
Politics
/ 3 August 2021

ANC Free State endorses three names for Mangaung mayor

The three candidates the province has put forward are said to be Ramaphosa supporters, who will further alienate Magashule from his power base

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC’s provincial executive committee endorses three candidates for Joburg mayor race
Politics
/ 3 August 2021

ANC’s provincial executive committee endorses three candidates for Joburg mayor race

Sources say that the PEC gave the nod to the three names put forward by the Johannesburg regional executive committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
Covid-19 draws the bulk of health sector’s focus, at the expense of children
National
/ 3 August 2021

Covid-19 draws the bulk of health sector’s focus, at the expense of children

Children have accounted for a relatively low number of coronavirus cases, but other facets of their healthcare and wellbeing have suffered

By Eunice Masson
Phoenix killings: 22 suspects held
National
/ 3 August 2021

Phoenix killings: 22 suspects held

A total of 36 murder charges are being probed in the wake of vigilante attacks in the area during last month’s riots

By Paddy Harper
ANC Integrity Committee recommends Zweli Mkhize step aside
Politics
/ 3 August 2021

ANC Integrity Committee recommends Zweli Mkhize step aside

ANC sources say the report by the committee will be tabled at the next national executive committee meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
Police union condemns robbery of Northern Cape police station, blames understaffing and scarce resources
National
/ 3 August 2021

Police union condemns robbery of Northern Cape police station, blames understaffing and scarce resources

Three men made off with shotguns, R5 rifles, pistols and ammunition after pouncing on the Tsineng police station

By Eunice Masson
Rivals agree on new measures to end Cape Town taxi dispute
National
/ 2 August 2021

Rivals agree on new measures to end Cape Town taxi dispute

But key route remains closed and affected areas halt issuing of operating licences

By Eunice Masson
Magashule claims his suspension of Ramaphosa was lawful
Politics
/ 2 August 2021

Magashule claims his suspension of Ramaphosa was lawful

In his application for leave to appeal the high court judgment, Magashule argues that the court erred in holding that Ramaphosa’s suspension was not lawful without giving any explanation for that conclusion

By Lizeka Tandwa
Life Esidimeni inquest postponed until August 30
National
/ 2 August 2021

Life Esidimeni inquest postponed until August 30

The lawyer for the bereaved families argued that Dr Makgabo Manamela’s requests for postponements have a negative impact on the families of the deceased who seek closure

By Chris Gilili
Wayde van Niekerk misses 400m final to compound SA pain
Sport
/ 2 August 2021

Wayde van Niekerk misses 400m final to compound SA pain

The world record holder was a medal hope but has ultimately been outrun by injury

By Luke Feltham
RECAP: Mbeki tells ANC that land without compensation goes against the party’s Freedom Charter
Politics
/ 2 August 2021

RECAP: Mbeki tells ANC that land without compensation goes against the party’s Freedom Charter

‘This would be a very serious disincentive to investment,’ says Thabo Mbeki in a document arguing that the ANC should not proceed with the Constitutional amendment of section 25

By Lizeka Tandwa
Will the oil price surge hurt South Africa’s recovery?
Opinion
/ 1 August 2021

Will the oil price surge hurt South Africa’s recovery?

Higher oil prices can increase the costs of living and doing business, and South Africa’s oil imports will also likely rise in the second half of 2021, but there are a few reasons to remain positive too

By Tertia Jacobs
R15m to rid Gauteng of dirty air
The Green Guardian
/ 31 July 2021

R15m to rid Gauteng of dirty air

The World Bank is funding a plan to deal with air pollution in Ekurhuleni, Tshwane and Johannesburg

By Sarah Evans
Transaction Capital finds trust among used-car salesmen
Business
/ 31 July 2021

Transaction Capital finds trust among used-car salesmen

The firm believes the second-hand vehicle business will thrive in a post-Covid world

By Sarah Smit
The budget cuts that spite a nation’s face
Opinion
/ 31 July 2021

The budget cuts that spite a nation’s face

Starving StatsSA of its ability to measure inequality may be a short-term face-saving strategy but it does not make the inequality disappear

By Pali Lehohla
Sowing the seeds for black growth
The Green Guardian
/ 31 July 2021

Sowing the seeds for black growth

A special annual week showcases the talents of black people who love – and work with – plants

By Sheree Bega
Grocers reap tidy profits from liquor
Business
/ 31 July 2021

Grocers reap tidy profits from liquor

Covid-19 bans on alcohol and the recent violence have exposed just how important booze sales are to retailers that once only filled trolleys with food

By Sarah Smit
Riots leave the dead unburied and the living at risk
National
/ 31 July 2021

Riots leave the dead unburied and the living at risk

Crematoriums, funeral parlours and cemeteries were forced to close, leaving the families of those who died during the unrest to live with their bodies.

By Chris Makhaye
‘Exciting’ ramp-up for Covid jabs
Coronavirus
/ 30 July 2021

‘Exciting’ ramp-up for Covid jabs

As more vaccines arrive in the country, South Africa could administer 420 000 doses a day

By Sarah Smit
Mokgoro was party to talks of his resignation
Politics
/ 30 July 2021

Mokgoro was party to talks of his resignation

The North West premier has defied the interim provincial committee’s decision

By Lizeka Tandwa
Richard Calland: Cyril’s wicked cabinet conundrum
Opinion
/ 30 July 2021

Richard Calland: Cyril’s wicked cabinet conundrum

Three weeks ago, a second term for the president seemed a safe bet, but the insurgency has thrown the puzzle pieces in the air

By Richard Calland
ConCourt finds that protection of LGBT+ rights was intrinsic to the constitutional project
National
/ 30 July 2021

ConCourt finds that protection of LGBT+ rights was intrinsic to the constitutional project

The court also found that the term hurtful should be excised from the Equality Act in that it did not meet the justification threshold in the Constitution and gave Parliament 24 months to do so

By Emsie Ferreira
State capture commission former secretary says allegations against him are hearsay
National
/ 30 July 2021

State capture commission former secretary says allegations against him are hearsay

Zondo wanted to know why tenders were awarded to a company that was publicly known to have been involved in corruption

By Eunice Masson
Masondo mulls listing Eskom on the JSE as potential solution to the power utility’s debt crisis
Business
/ 30 July 2021

Masondo mulls listing Eskom on the JSE as potential solution to the power utility’s debt crisis

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo says his comments were not the treasury’s official stance, but out-of-the-box thinking was needed to deal with the utility’s hefty debt

By Tunicia Phillips
Unpacking the myth of ANC ‘renewal’
Opinion
/ 30 July 2021

Unpacking the myth of ANC ‘renewal’

The blame for our current crisis must be laid at the door of the ANC — but it can still redeem itself

By Ebrahim Harvey
Special Investigating Unit records detail Zweli Mkhize’s role in Digital Vibes looting
Politics
/ 30 July 2021

Special Investigating Unit records detail Zweli Mkhize’s role in Digital Vibes looting

In its court document, the SIU sets out its case against the alleged fraudulent and corrupt relationship between Digital Vibes, Mkhize and the health department — and asks for a tender worth R150-million to be set aside and money paid back

By Athandiwe Saba
Stellenbosch University gets its own climate studies school
Education
/ 30 July 2021

Stellenbosch University gets its own climate studies school

The faculty is the first of its kind in the battle against climate change

By Sheree Bega
South Africa has secured enough Covid-19 vaccines to last until the end of the year
Coronavirus
/ 30 July 2021

South Africa has secured enough Covid-19 vaccines to last until the end of the year

Pfizer will deliver 1.5-million doses on Sunday and a further 5.6-million doses by Wednesday and 1.4-million J&J vaccines will arrive by Monday

By Eunice Masson
Creecy calls for cheaper finance at London climate talks
The Green Guardian
/ 30 July 2021

Creecy calls for cheaper finance at London climate talks

Emerging markets need $3-trillion to 4-trillion a year in low-carbon investments over the next 15 years to meet their climate mitigation commitments

By Tunicia Phillips
The basic income grant is surely on the horizon
National
/ 29 July 2021

The basic income grant is surely on the horizon

It is becoming clear SA needs a BIG, as many ANC cabinet members, opposition parties and experts agree. But there is still dissent from some quarters

By Lizeka Tandwa, Sarah Smit and Emsie Ferreira
Bargaining council looks into complaint against Blade Nzimande
National
/ 29 July 2021

Bargaining council looks into complaint against Blade Nzimande

Two months before the long-serving higher education director general was suspended, he reported Nzimande to the bargaining council

By Edwin Naidu
Ace claims the state’s witness
Politics
/ 29 July 2021

Ace claims the state’s witness

The ANC’s suspended secretary general believes the state’s witness is, in fact, the defence’s witness

By Lizeka Tandwa
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