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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
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
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
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
Oral submissions to inquiry on local government elections start next week
Politics
/ 23 June 2021

Oral submissions to inquiry on local government elections start next week

The hearings will be open to the media and the public, under strict level-three regulations

By Chris Gilili
Education employees queue for Covid jabs, but some may have to wait a little longer
Coronavirus
/ 23 June 2021

Education employees queue for Covid jabs, but some may have to wait a little longer

People who have had Covid-19 in the past 30 days or who have had a flu shot in the past 14 days will be vaccinated at a later date

By Eunice Masson
João Rodrigues is running out of road to appeal
National
/ 23 June 2021

João Rodrigues is running out of road to appeal

The former apartheid security police officer’s attempt to use political interference as a reason not to stand trial for murder has failed

By Tymon Smith
Mabuyakhulu: I took the R1-million, but not from Savoi
Politics
/ 23 June 2021

Mabuyakhulu: I took the R1-million, but not from Savoi

The former ANC provincial treasurer says the donation was used to pay for its conference in 2008

By Paddy Harper
Abattoir compliance for game meat will kill Eastern Cape industry, say professional hunters
The Green Guardian
/ 22 June 2021

Abattoir compliance for game meat will kill Eastern Cape industry, say professional hunters

Last month, the department of agriculture issued a notice saying that the slaughter and dressing of game meat at any place other than an abattoir was prohibited, and that those not complying could be fined or imprisoned

By Chris Gilili
Gauteng health system is heading for catastrophe
Coronavirus
/ 22 June 2021

Gauteng health system is heading for catastrophe

While officials remain entangled in bureaucratic knots, clinicians warn that the continued closure of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital risks a ‘humanitarian disaster’

By Dennis Webster
Union calls on government to nationalise ‘profit-driven’ Clover
Business
/ 22 June 2021

Union calls on government to nationalise ‘profit-driven’ Clover

The dairy’s Lichtenburg factory, which is being closed due to service delivery issues, employs about 380 permanent and 40 temporary workers

By Sarah Smit
Eskom kept paying because Trillian kept working, Zondo commission hears
National
/ 22 June 2021

Eskom kept paying because Trillian kept working, Zondo commission hears

Former senior executive Prish Govender tried to justify why payments to McKinsey and the Gupta-linked consulting firm continued in the absence of a contract

By Emsie Ferreira
Vaccine technology transfer hub a win for South Africa
Coronavirus
/ 22 June 2021

Vaccine technology transfer hub a win for South Africa

The first batch of locally manufactured jabs could be expected in the next nine to 12 months

By Eunice Masson
High court calls meeting on bid to halt ConCourt appointments
National
/ 22 June 2021

High court calls meeting on bid to halt ConCourt appointments

Casac has launched an unprecedented bid to have the politics-laden interview process to fill vacancies at the apex court started from scratch

By Emsie Ferreira
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