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Ramaphosa calls Zuma’s imprisonment a sad moment in the history of the ANC
Politics
/ 11 July 2021

Ramaphosa calls Zuma’s imprisonment a sad moment in the history of the ANC

This weekend’s NEC meeting comes as the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal struggles to maintain order as Zuma supporters allegedly barricade roads, torch trucks and loot in protests against his incarceration

By Lizeka Tandwa
Project to heal the land a success
National
/ 11 July 2021

Project to heal the land a success

A partnership with chiefs, NGOs and businesses is helping Matatiele’s small-scale farmers adopt conservation practices and so turn a profit

By Heather Dugmore
‘Dismiss talks of coalitions in elections,’ Ramaphosa tells the ANC’s national executive committee
Politics
/ 11 July 2021

‘Dismiss talks of coalitions in elections,’ Ramaphosa tells the ANC’s national executive committee

The president wants local government overhauled, so that it no longer a manager of contracts, which has resulted in a weak tender system that has led to corruption, patronage and the poor delivery of services

By Lizeka Tandwa
Project to give away 100 000 books to encourage childhood literacy
Education
/ 10 July 2021

Project to give away 100 000 books to encourage childhood literacy

It will also support practitioners at 40 early childhood development centres to make use of a literacy-themed learning programme and provide practical training and materials to caregivers

By Sally du Preez
‘Vote ANC or risk losing jobs’ – ANC Eastern Cape councillor
Politics
/ 10 July 2021

‘Vote ANC or risk losing jobs’ – ANC Eastern Cape councillor

A recorded rant from ward 26 councillor Nozinzle Zaba in the Mnquma municipality has provincial secretary scrambling for assurances

By Lizeka Tandwa
Alexandra residents’ basic human rights were violated, says the Human Rights Commission
National
/ 10 July 2021

Alexandra residents’ basic human rights were violated, says the Human Rights Commission

An investigation found that the City of Johannesburg had not provided sufficient municipal services

By Chris Gilili
People-centred national security: Pipe dream or existential imperative?
Opinion
/ 10 July 2021

People-centred national security: Pipe dream or existential imperative?

A national security strategy can only be effective if it can build its core elements around the resilience of the people

By David Africa
We are at their mercy,” said Zuma ANC supporter
Politics
/ 9 July 2021

We are at their mercy,” said Zuma ANC supporter

Party leaders say the current ANC president will not be tainted by the incarceration of Jacob Zuma

By Lizeka Tandwa
Nine year old Durban boy has done 164 beach clean-ups
The Green Guardian
/ 9 July 2021

Nine year old Durban boy has done 164 beach clean-ups

He is spurning birthday presents to plant trees in Kenya, help protect African grey parrots

By Sheree Bega
Teenagers carry Covid to parents
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

Teenagers carry Covid to parents

More children and adolescents are contracting the disease but hospital admissions remain low

By Eunice Masson
People use social media posts to sell Ivermectin on the black market
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

People use social media posts to sell Ivermectin on the black market

Selling medication without a license to prescribe or dispense it is illegal, and can lead to a hefty fine or imprisonment

By Charma du Plessis
It will cost UIF up to R3.5-billion in Ters payments every week the lockdown is extended
Business
/ 9 July 2021

It will cost UIF up to R3.5-billion in Ters payments every week the lockdown is extended

Any further extensions of Ters payments will impede the UIF’s ability to pay normal claims for unemployment and parental leave

By Sarah Smit
The invention to detect foot-and-mouth disease in one hour
The Green Guardian
/ 9 July 2021

The invention to detect foot-and-mouth disease in one hour

New technology helps manage the disease that spells gloom for economies and livestock

By Boitumelo Kgobotlo
ConCourt gets uBaba to Estcourt
Opinion
/ 9 July 2021

ConCourt gets uBaba to Estcourt

Our most ‘gangster’ ex-president chooses jail over testifying at Zondo. Our columnist – not half as hard – picks the jab over Covid

By Paddy Harper
Black-owned wine businesses struggling the most to survive alcohol ban, says Vinpro
Business
/ 9 July 2021

Black-owned wine businesses struggling the most to survive alcohol ban, says Vinpro

The industry is hoping the government will scrap the latest ban on alcohol during the next national address on the Covid-19 pandemic, expected on Sunday

By Eunice Masson
High court dismisses Zuma’s bid to evade ConCourt order
National
/ 9 July 2021

High court dismisses Zuma’s bid to evade ConCourt order

The former president’s case fell ‘like a house of cards’ because he approached the high court, which cannot interfere with a constitutional court order

By Emsie Ferreira
Joburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19
National
/ 9 July 2021

Joburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19

The 53-year-old Geoff Makhubo was first in quarantine and was admitted to hospital last week

By Eunice Masson
Court rules that the ANC step-aside rule is in line with the Constitution as it dismisses Magashule’s application
Politics
/ 9 July 2021

Court rules that the ANC step-aside rule is in line with the Constitution as it dismisses Magashule’s application

The court ruling may be the final nail on Magashule’s coffin at this weekend’s ANC national executive committee meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
Vaccination rate ramps up and registration for people aged 35 to 49 to open
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

Vaccination rate ramps up and registration for people aged 35 to 49 to open

More than 191 000 people were vaccinated on Thursday the daily target for next week is 250 00, says the health department

By Charma du Plessis
More SABS employees face retrenchments despite a staff cut of 109 people
Business
/ 9 July 2021

More SABS employees face retrenchments despite a staff cut of 109 people

The retrenchments saved the South African Bureau of Standards R68-million but falls short of the R150-million target

By Eunice Masson
How well is Pfizer’s Covid jab working in SA? We break down some of the data
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

How well is Pfizer’s Covid jab working in SA? We break down some of the data

A local analysis found early evidence of promising protective effects of the Pfizer vaccine in South Africa — even among those who had received only one dose

By Ryan Noach
How Zuma was swayed to surrender
National
/ 8 July 2021

How Zuma was swayed to surrender

Jacob Zuma met his deadline to hand himself in by minutes but convincing him took much longer

By Paddy Harper, Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Hatred of women thrives in South Africa
Opinion
/ 8 July 2021

Hatred of women thrives in South Africa

Gender-based violence starts with words, it starts at home when boys learn that girls are inferior

By Nonsikelelo Ncube
SIU tells Cyril to axe Zweli Mkhize
Politics
/ 8 July 2021

SIU tells Cyril to axe Zweli Mkhize

Digital Vibes company, controlled by the health minister’s ‘comrade’, was favoured over firms that tendered at about half the price

By Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba
SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown
National
/ 8 July 2021

SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown

Despite Covid-19 regulations and increases in infections, the army has continued some training courses, putting hundreds of students’ lives at risk

By Erika Gibson
Khaya Sithole: Men still prefer iron fists to be in velvet gloves
Opinion
/ 8 July 2021

Khaya Sithole: Men still prefer iron fists to be in velvet gloves

In workplaces, women who display ‘big-man’ leadership styles will experience sexist judgments

By Khaya Sithole
No board for youth agency just yet, as parliament has not approved report
National
/ 8 July 2021

No board for youth agency just yet, as parliament has not approved report

The portfolio committee on women, youth and people with disabilities is yet to adopt the report on candidates for the National Youth Development Agency board

By Eunice Masson
Zuma will not get any special treatment while in prison, says Lamola
Politics
/ 8 July 2021

Zuma will not get any special treatment while in prison, says Lamola

The former president’s prison security will be handled by correctional services and there will not be given bodyguards or special security

By Chris Gilili
Low pay, unfair conditions and no safety net for Covid-hit gig workers
Business
/ 8 July 2021

Low pay, unfair conditions and no safety net for Covid-hit gig workers

Only half of digital labour platforms could give evidence that workers were paid at or above the minimum wage, a new report shows

By Sarah Smit
Editorial: It’s done – but the Zuma saga will affect Ramaphosa’s long game
Editorial
/ 8 July 2021

Editorial: It’s done – but the Zuma saga will affect Ramaphosa’s long game

By the early hours of Thursday morning, Jacob Zuma was on one side of a cell door and the country he corrupted on the other. There is cause for reflection on both sides

By Editorial
Q&A Sessions: Love, Zuma, Stellenbosch and the heart for social justice
National
/ 8 July 2021

Q&A Sessions: Love, Zuma, Stellenbosch and the heart for social justice

Thuli Madonsela speaks to Lyse Comins about how Zuma’s refusal to recognise any court and any structure that disagrees with him was sad. His violations were serious and he must go to jail

By Lyse Comins
Cape Town residents battle to stop sewage flooding their homes
National
/ 8 July 2021

Cape Town residents battle to stop sewage flooding their homes

Illegal occupations of unsuitable land coupled with heavy rains cause disruption of flood management systems

By Eunice Masson
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