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Covid demand spices up Libstar profits
Business
/ 26 June 2021

Covid demand spices up Libstar profits

The 2020 lockdown meant tourism took a dive, but according to Libstar subsidiary Cape Herb & Spice, many people chose to ‘travel via their taste buds

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Southern Africa’s ‘water tower’ slipping towards ecosystem collapse
The Green Guardian
/ 26 June 2021

Southern Africa’s ‘water tower’ slipping towards ecosystem collapse

Communal rangeland degradation, invasive species, environmental destruction and climate change all threaten the Maloti-Drakensberg mountain range

By Sheree Bega
Didiza moves on illegal KZN leases
National
/ 26 June 2021

Didiza moves on illegal KZN leases

The land reform minister bans Ingonyama Trust chair from taking court ruling on appeal

By Paddy Harper
Identity fraud scandal rocks newly formed ANC NYTT
Politics
/ 26 June 2021

Identity fraud scandal rocks newly formed ANC NYTT

Precious Banda appears to have used another woman’s ID number to secure a spot on the ANC’s youth structure

By Khaya Koko
MKMVA threatens court action against top six
Politics
/ 26 June 2021

MKMVA threatens court action against top six

The structure will consider taking the ANC to court if it does not agree to its demands on disbandment, says MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC fears more violence at branch meetings
Politics
/ 25 June 2021

ANC fears more violence at branch meetings

Party secretaries have beefed up security as tensions at branch general meetings rise

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Covid undoes a decade of progress in small-business ownership
Business
/ 25 June 2021

Covid undoes a decade of progress in small-business ownership

Covid-19 had an immediate effect on informal businesses, which fell from 1.6-million enterprises in the first quarter of 2020 to 1.2-million in the second

By Sarah Smit
Plastic: South Africa is 11th-biggest litterbug
The Green Guardian
/ 25 June 2021

Plastic: South Africa is 11th-biggest litterbug

The country risks ‘pariah status’ for approach to global plastic waste crisis

By Sheree Bega
There was nothing unconstitutional about Ace’s suspension, Trengove argues
Politics
/ 25 June 2021

There was nothing unconstitutional about Ace’s suspension, Trengove argues

The fact that the ANC’s rule 25.7 may have been a narrowing of the party’s 2017 resolutions on corruption did not render it unlawful, Wim Trengove argued for the ruling party

By Emsie Ferreira
SA the only country to have dismantled its nuclear weapons capability
Opinion
/ 25 June 2021

SA the only country to have dismantled its nuclear weapons capability

It’s been 30 years since South Africa signed the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and stuck to it

By Robin Möser
Karpowership decision shows ‘people’s voices do count’
The Green Guardian
/ 25 June 2021

Karpowership decision shows ‘people’s voices do count’

Refusal of project shows there is ‘no space for tick-box exercises’ by environmental consultants

By Sheree Bega
Magashule is in it for himself, not the party
Opinion
/ 25 June 2021

Magashule is in it for himself, not the party

Magashule’s inability to grasp the difficult position in which he puts the ANC demonstrates his disregard for party discipline and unity in the pursuit of individual interest

By Johannes Sekgololo
Covid financial recovery packages investment focused on fossil fuels – new report
Business
/ 25 June 2021

Covid financial recovery packages investment focused on fossil fuels – new report

The shift to renewable energy makes financial sense

By Tunicia Phillips
Modack defence tries ‘back door’ to pull evidence from state
National
/ 25 June 2021

Modack defence tries ‘back door’ to pull evidence from state

The businessman and alleged underworld figure claims he is ‘severely prejudiced’ by his ‘lack of knowledge’ of the charges against him

By Eunice Masson
Allies warned Ace against taking his party to court
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Allies warned Ace against taking his party to court

Magashule is expected to argue that the step-aside rule 25.7 is unconstitutional and unlawful

By Lizeka Tandwa
The trouble with clamouring for the Constitutional Court to rule on Zuma
National
/ 24 June 2021

The trouble with clamouring for the Constitutional Court to rule on Zuma

Despite the public interest in the ruling, the commission’s deadline has become irrelevant as it abandoned hope of forcing the former president to testify

By Emsie Ferreira
Section 25: ANC snubs EFF after negotiations impasse
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Section 25: ANC snubs EFF after negotiations impasse

The ANC is searching for alternatives to end months of negotiations with the EFF on the land question

By Lizeka Tandwa
Missing: 10 babies, 1 iPad, and my jab
Opinion
/ 24 June 2021

Missing: 10 babies, 1 iPad, and my jab

The decuplets were a fiction, and Ramaphosa’s iPad wasn’t stolen after all. Paddy Harper’s vaccine, however, is still MIA, but he’s feeling hopeful he’ll get one soon

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa faction broke rules to target Magashule, Mpofu argues
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Ramaphosa faction broke rules to target Magashule, Mpofu argues

Even noble intent could not rescue the step-aside rule, counsel for the suspended secretary general told the Johannesburg high court, but in fact there was only factionalism

By Emsie Ferreira
Gauteng’s third-wave contagion is heading towards a worst-case scenario
Coronavirus
/ 24 June 2021

Gauteng’s third-wave contagion is heading towards a worst-case scenario

Tighter measures are necessary to contain Covid-19’s spread in Gauteng, but returning to level-five restrictions is not on the cards, says Makhura

By Chris Gilili
Born in jubilation, South Africa’s constitution faces a test 25 years later
Opinion
/ 24 June 2021

Born in jubilation, South Africa’s constitution faces a test 25 years later

Democracy is everyone’s responsibility to defend. Now is a critical time to double up efforts to guard this nation’s constitutional integrity

By Hanifa Manda
Mpofu protests that court has prejudged issues in Magashule case
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Mpofu protests that court has prejudged issues in Magashule case

The judge recognised the delegation of power located in the ANC’s national executive committee to the secretary general and the deputy secretary general

By Emsie Ferreira
Editorial: Politicians fiddled, now Gauteng burns in a third wave
Editorial
/ 24 June 2021

Editorial: Politicians fiddled, now Gauteng burns in a third wave

Our system is still not conducive for dealing with community transmissions. Harsher restrictions and constant lockdowns are not the answer

By Editorial
Karpowership environmental impact assessments thrown out
The Green Guardian
/ 24 June 2021

Karpowership environmental impact assessments thrown out

Department of forestry, fisheries and environment refuses to grant environmental authorisation for gas-to-power projects

By Sheree Bega
Report finds devastating Cape fire may have been a ‘malicious act’
National
/ 24 June 2021

Report finds devastating Cape fire may have been a ‘malicious act’

A report commissioned by South African National Parks has ruled out natural causes and negligence as reasons for the blaze

By Sarah Smit
Rule 25.7 major sticking point in Magashule challenge
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Rule 25.7 major sticking point in Magashule challenge

The suspended secretary general is said to be adamant that he would pursue the court action against the advice of his allies in the national executive committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery
Business
/ 24 June 2021

‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery

During a webinar on Wednesday evening, the former finance minister said the country needs a stronger social compact and a more detailed recovery plan

By Sarah Smit
Mines turn to solar power because of Eskom’s unreliable electricity supply
The Green Guardian
/ 24 June 2021

Mines turn to solar power because of Eskom’s unreliable electricity supply

Mines turn to solar power because of Eskom’s unreliable coal-generated electricity supply

By Tunicia Phillips
Bail hearing of alleged crime boss Modack begins in Cape Town
National
/ 24 June 2021

Bail hearing of alleged crime boss Modack begins in Cape Town

The state alleges Modack ‘managed’ illegal operations between October 2019 and September 2020

By Eunice Masson
Pandemic accelerates decline of printed news, but trust in media grows — report
National
/ 24 June 2021

Pandemic accelerates decline of printed news, but trust in media grows — report

Covid-19 has forced newsrooms to find new business models, but the public has turned to the news more in the last year

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Gigaba says it was ‘an unfortunate coincidence’ SOEs were captured on his watch
National
/ 23 June 2021

Gigaba says it was ‘an unfortunate coincidence’ SOEs were captured on his watch

The former public enterprises minister says he was deliberately removed from state companies’ dealings and could not have learned of the looting

By Emsie Ferreira
SIU freezes R22-million in Digital Vibes accounts
National
/ 23 June 2021

SIU freezes R22-million in Digital Vibes accounts

The Special Investigating Unit said it would ask the tribunal to declare the health department’s contract with the company unlawful

By Emsie Ferreira
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