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Tapping into gold and foreign reserve to pay debt servicing costs is risky for South Africa
/ 21 July 2024

Tapping into gold and foreign reserve to pay debt servicing costs is risky for South Africa

Economists say the government can expect to incur inflationary and exchange rate costs from the move

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New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work
/ 19 July 2024

New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work

There were none of the usual tantrums, bravado and insults when the cabinet held its first lekgotla

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ANC’s Dada Morero to replace Kabelo Gwamanda as Johannesburg mayor
/ 19 July 2024

ANC’s Dada Morero to replace Kabelo Gwamanda as Johannesburg mayor

ActionSA is set to get the council speaker position and chair of chairs in the new coalition arrangement

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Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit
/ 19 July 2024

Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit

NGOs have been blamed for the threat to the Brulpadda-Luiperd project as South Africa faces the prospect of running out of gas

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EFF to hold crisis meeting over VBS fallout
/ 19 July 2024

EFF to hold crisis meeting over VBS fallout

The party is leaving the talking up to its former chair and legal adviser, Dali Mpofu

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19 July 2024
/ 19 July 2024

19 July 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 439
/ 18 July 2024

Cryptic Crossword JDE 439

Clue of the week: 22A Meat from our country mutton, mostly prime igusha (6)

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MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees
/ 18 July 2024

MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees

The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip

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MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over its defeat in portfolio committees 
/ 18 July 2024

MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over its defeat in portfolio committees 

The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip

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King wants new land reform minister to dissolve Ingonyama Trust Board
/ 17 July 2024

King wants new land reform minister to dissolve Ingonyama Trust Board

The Zulu monarch says he was merely informed of the board’s appointment and was not consulted

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ActionSA considers backing ANC in Joburg metro over R2.5bn capital expenditure loan
/ 17 July 2024

ActionSA considers backing ANC in Joburg metro over R2.5bn capital expenditure loan

Mashaba’s party may vote in favour of the loan if the R200 prepaid electricity service charge is scrapped

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Electoral court to hear MK party’s election challenge on 29 July
/ 16 July 2024

Electoral court to hear MK party’s election challenge on 29 July

The IEC set a hearing date despite the party’s bid to temporarily withdraw the case

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Reserve Bank widely expected to hold interest rates this week
/ 16 July 2024

Reserve Bank widely expected to hold interest rates this week

Consumer inflation remains sticky above the 4.5% midpoint of the central bank’s target range

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The hazardous legacy of Krugersdorp’s abandoned mines
/ 15 July 2024

The hazardous legacy of Krugersdorp’s abandoned mines

Experts say the government must fund acid mine drainage clean-ups to protect the right of citizens to a healthy environment and clean water

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There is a place for SAA domestically, if it adopts the low cost model
/ 14 July 2024

There is a place for SAA domestically, if it adopts the low cost model

The ‘old fashioned’ carrier is still struggling for passengers

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Predators in the sky: Crows see tortoises as tasty snacks
/ 14 July 2024

Predators in the sky: Crows see tortoises as tasty snacks

South Africa’s dwarf tortoises, and other species, are being wiped out because they are easy prey for pied crows

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Legal battle looms over Durban social housing sale
/ 14 July 2024

Legal battle looms over Durban social housing sale

The Social Housing Regulatory Authority said it did not consent to the sale of two Durban blocks of flats

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Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa
/ 14 July 2024

Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa

According to the 2022-23 District Health Barometer, there has been a 6.1% increase in the number of deliveries by girls and women aged 10 to 19, over the past five years

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New brooms sweep clean as Lord Gayton pulls the plug on arts and culture payola
/ 12 July 2024

New brooms sweep clean as Lord Gayton pulls the plug on arts and culture payola

Superfans, artists, and artistes are running for cover as the new minister settles in

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Gauteng ignored finding of ‘corrupt’ relationship with Life Healthcare
/ 12 July 2024

Gauteng ignored finding of ‘corrupt’ relationship with Life Healthcare

The social development department and the company are accused of contravening the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act

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The great unplugging: ANC prepares to cut EFF loose in Gauteng metro councils
/ 12 July 2024

The great unplugging: ANC prepares to cut EFF loose in Gauteng metro councils

Regional leaders want the relationship with the Red Berets to end

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Cryptic Crossword JDE 438
/ 11 July 2024

Cryptic Crossword JDE 438

Clue of the week: 2D Mixed-breed hound has funny bark (4)

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12 July 2024
/ 11 July 2024

12 July 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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ANC and minority parties to remove EFF mayoral committee members in Johannesburg ‘this week’
/ 10 July 2024

ANC and minority parties to remove EFF mayoral committee members in Johannesburg ‘this week’

Despite the ANC, Economic Freedom Fighters and the minority parties being in government together in the city, the Red Berets voted against a R2.5 billion loan proposed by the coalition

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Gauteng education says it will implement remedial actions in PP report on improper construction of R82m school
/ 9 July 2024

Gauteng education says it will implement remedial actions in PP report on improper construction of R82m school

The investigation originates from a complaint lodged by Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane in September 2020

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MK Party walks out as KwaZulu-Natal Legislature elects committee chairs
/ 9 July 2024

MK Party walks out as KwaZulu-Natal Legislature elects committee chairs

Influential committee posts are shared among the members of the province’s governing coalition

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Social housing tenants face eviction
/ 8 July 2024

Social housing tenants face eviction

Residents claim they bought their flats through instalment sales but decades later the properties have been sold on auction to be developed

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Pension Funds Adjudicator blocks employer’s attempt to grab retirement benefit
/ 8 July 2024

Pension Funds Adjudicator blocks employer’s attempt to grab retirement benefit

Adjudicator finds an acknowledgment of debt signed under duress by an employee accused of fraud to be ‘unlawful’ and unenforceable

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Quirky Investments uses Global & Local’s suspended FSP licence
/ 7 July 2024

Quirky Investments uses Global & Local’s suspended FSP licence

The FSCA suspended Global & Local’s licence in March after a probe into the ties between its founder, Michael Haldane, and convicted fraudster Craig Warriner

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Ambitious project to rewild a piece of paradise in KwaZulu-Natal
/ 7 July 2024

Ambitious project to rewild a piece of paradise in KwaZulu-Natal

A conservation project has brought together biodiversity, habitat protection, cultural heritage and community conservation

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Joburg Water accused of nepotism
/ 5 July 2024

Joburg Water accused of nepotism

Questions bubble up over water utility’s board’s process of filling R2.6 million-a-year senior post

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Compromise and creativity allow Ramaphosa to keep defeated ANC in power
/ 5 July 2024

Compromise and creativity allow Ramaphosa to keep defeated ANC in power

The president appointed opposition newcomers where they can be most effective but did not rid cabinet of compromised members of his party

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