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South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy
/ 27 August 2024

South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

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Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution
/ 27 August 2024

Ithala’s chief executive wants policy intervention for the ‘financially sound’ institution

KwaZulu-Natal economic development MEC Musa Zondi said the ‘crisis’ at the finance institution, which had its licence suspended last week, was being addressed with urgency

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Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms
/ 26 August 2024

Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools

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KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order
/ 26 August 2024

KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order

The new DA MEC Martin Meyer said government would work with legitimate business forums, not violent groups pretending to be forums

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South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training
/ 25 August 2024

South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training

The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices

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Garbage plan: Johannesburg’s planned waste incinerator sparks outrage
/ 24 August 2024

Garbage plan: Johannesburg’s planned waste incinerator sparks outrage

Environmental justice organisations and waste pickers say that burning rubbish will cause air pollution and take away livelihoods

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Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims
/ 23 August 2024

Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims

Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment

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EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit
/ 23 August 2024

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit

Leaders say despite being ‘embarrassed’ by Julius Malema’s indirect ‘attack’ on him, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is determined to stay

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23 August 2024
/ 23 August 2024

23 August 2024

+ Joburg’s landfill crisis and persistent load reduction
+ ANC and DA clash over cabinet seats
+ Msholozi residents support Zuma’s political comeback
+ IFP and DA secure major wins in KZN by-elections
+ Pensioners lose life savings in investment scam

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Cryptic Crossword JDE 444
/ 22 August 2024

Cryptic Crossword JDE 444

Clue of the week: 16D Get Back! is on last united Beatle performance album (6)

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Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?
/ 22 August 2024

Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?

Experts say many young people get into the industry out of sheer desperation

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‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister
/ 22 August 2024

‘Aspects’ of Bela Bill will be implemented when signed into law, says education minister

Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools

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Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back
/ 21 August 2024

Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back

The impeached judge and uMkhonto weSizwe party MP said he would turn to the high court to challenge his removal from the bench

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Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m
/ 21 August 2024

Joburg gave R200m tender to firm facing fraud charges of R94m

The city confirmed that repairs to Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly Bree, will now be completed in May 2025 instead of December this year

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Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead
/ 20 August 2024

Deepfake content ‘explosion’ lies ahead

Prominent people such as Elon Musk, Johann Rupert and Leanne Manas have been victims on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, and so have primary school children.

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Hlophe calls challenge to his JSC appointment racist
/ 19 August 2024

Hlophe calls challenge to his JSC appointment racist

The former judge said he plans to use his position at the Judicial Service Commission to pursue the transformation of the judiciary

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ANC ‘lies’ exposed in R1.3 billion corruption cover-up
/ 16 August 2024

ANC ‘lies’ exposed in R1.3 billion corruption cover-up

Evidence suggests that the ANC in Joburg knew about leaders’ ‘capture’ of the city’s entities

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The curious case of the missing Maersk shipping container
/ 16 August 2024

The curious case of the missing Maersk shipping container

A ship, possibly carrying hazardous dust, failed to dock in Cape Town before switching off its location transmission

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16 August 2024
/ 16 August 2024

16 August 2024

+ Joburg’s landfill crisis and persistent load reduction
+ ANC and DA clash over cabinet seats
+ Msholozi residents support Zuma’s political comeback
+ IFP and DA secure major wins in KZN by-elections
+ Pensioners lose life savings in investment scam

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Cryptic Crossword JDE 443
/ 15 August 2024

Cryptic Crossword JDE 443

Clue of the week: 17A Sing in Bulawayo delicatessen (5)

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‘Undermined’ Floyd Shivambu quits EFF for Jacob Zuma’s MK party
/ 15 August 2024

‘Undermined’ Floyd Shivambu quits EFF for Jacob Zuma’s MK party

Shivambu has allegedly been looking for a new political home for some time, and is said to have approached the ANC, but was rejected

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DA to challenge National State Enterprise Bill over management of state-owned entities
/ 15 August 2024

DA to challenge National State Enterprise Bill over management of state-owned entities

The Democratic Alliance insists that crucial SOEs such as Eskom should report to related ministries for better accountability

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Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts
/ 14 August 2024

Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts

With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market

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Retail industry calls for level playing field amid Sars delay in implementing 45% tariff on Shein, Temu
/ 11 August 2024

Retail industry calls for level playing field amid Sars delay in implementing 45% tariff on Shein, Temu

The South African clothing industry bemoans injustice as the Reserve Bank loses R3.5 billion as a result of lower duties on imported products

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Invasive mice on Marion Island eat rare seabird chicks, sparking eradication effort
/ 11 August 2024

Invasive mice on Marion Island eat rare seabird chicks, sparking eradication effort

The rodents’ population is increasing and, as their usual food sources become scarce, they are feeding on vulnerable species such as the wandering albatross

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State owes Nedbank R30 million for ‘hijacked’ R118m housing project
/ 9 August 2024

State owes Nedbank R30 million for ‘hijacked’ R118m housing project

The bank is threatening legal action to recoup the money owed on
the project

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Power battle over nuclear ‘solution’ for South Africa’s energy crisis
/ 9 August 2024

Power battle over nuclear ‘solution’ for South Africa’s energy crisis

Proponents of nuclear power claim it is safe and cheaper than renewable energy but eco-justice activists say it is expensive and dangerous

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Cryptic Crossword JDE 442
/ 9 August 2024

Cryptic Crossword JDE 442

Clue of the week: 10A This kind of braai around endless fire provides gees (6)

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The good, the bad and the baffling of South Africa’s draft biodiversity bill
/ 8 August 2024

The good, the bad and the baffling of South Africa’s draft biodiversity bill

There is a weakened mechanism for public consultation in the draft legislation

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Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
/ 8 August 2024

Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Supporters are backing Ndlozi to challenge incumbent Marshall Dlamini as the battle hots up

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8 August 2024
/ 8 August 2024

8 August 2024

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+ ANC and DA clash over cabinet seats
+ Msholozi residents support Zuma’s political comeback
+ IFP and DA secure major wins in KZN by-elections
+ Pensioners lose life savings in investment scam

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Report urges legal recognition of family homes to protect women and children
/ 7 August 2024

Report urges legal recognition of family homes to protect women and children

A new report from the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa found that family disputes threaten tenure security, which often results in eviction and homelessness

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