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Sputla giveth and Sputla taketh away in 2024
/ 5 January 2024

Sputla giveth and Sputla taketh away in 2024

It’s not the start to the year any of us had been hoping for, but an inevitable one, given that nothing had changed — from a power-generation perspective — since before the holiday season began

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Winde power drives this province
/ 5 January 2024

Winde power drives this province

Western Cape premier Alan Winde talks about fighting budget cuts, a vision for the future, and his confidence ahead of the elections

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Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan
/ 5 January 2024

Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan

The draft IRP 2023, released on Thursday after numerous delays, contends that renewables and clean energy technologies alone are not enough to secure South Africa’s energy future

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Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?
/ 5 January 2024

Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?

The biggest opposition parties are intent on usurping the ANC’s power by forming alliances with smaller left and right wing parties

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Cryptic Crossword 411
/ 4 January 2024

Cryptic Crossword 411

1A “Pay and repay when?!” arrangements heard this week (5,3,4)

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Herman Mashaba says he trusts the PA more than the DA, but isn’t ‘friends’ with either
/ 4 January 2024

Herman Mashaba says he trusts the PA more than the DA, but isn’t ‘friends’ with either

The ActionSA leader also said he would not be standing as the party’s Gauteng premier candidate

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05 January 2024
/ 4 January 2024

05 January 2024

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New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP
/ 4 January 2024

New court battle poses fresh threat to future of NFP

Members say outcome of December conference was manipulated

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‘Dropout’ Jacob Zuma should be grateful to ANC, says youth league leader
/ 4 January 2024

‘Dropout’ Jacob Zuma should be grateful to ANC, says youth league leader

Collen Malatji also said the party had been nursing the former president for too long, given he had caused more damage to the party than any other ANC leader

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Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025
/ 3 January 2024

Voting for power: Eskom predicts grim load-shedding scenario until 2025

The SOE’s board is under pressure to ensure there are no cuts in May, when provincial and national elections are expected to take place

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2024: Another round in the superpower smackdown?
/ 3 January 2024

2024: Another round in the superpower smackdown?

Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy

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2024 economy: Some relief after a rocky road
/ 2 January 2024

2024 economy: Some relief after a rocky road

Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon

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The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture
/ 28 December 2023

The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture

The players in the weapons scandal involving bribes of about $300 million escaped justice

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The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival
/ 27 December 2023

The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival

We take a look at presidents Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma and Ramaphosa and their contribution – or lack thereof – to a democratic South Africa

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Blind golden mole that swims through the sand rediscovered in SA
/ 27 December 2023

Blind golden mole that swims through the sand rediscovered in SA

The search for De Winton’s mole involved sniffer dog Jessie and collecting the mole’s DNA from the sand

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Cryptic Crossword 410
/ 21 December 2023

Cryptic Crossword 410

1A I’ve sprites fit to flourish in the December cheer (7,6)

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22 December 2023
/ 21 December 2023

22 December 2023

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SA consumers struggle as food prices soar
/ 21 December 2023

SA consumers struggle as food prices soar

World food and fuel costs have dropped but grocery prices at local supermarkets remain unaffordably high

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Corporate news that made headlines in 2023
/ 20 December 2023

Corporate news that made headlines in 2023

The M&G takes a look back at the share price crashes, the historic leadership changes and the surprising appointments

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JSE-listed clothing retailers want labour department to shut down sweatshops
/ 20 December 2023

JSE-listed clothing retailers want labour department to shut down sweatshops

The South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union has said people are working from 10 to 16 hours a day, seven days a week for as little as R120 to R200 a week

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From Helsinki to Joburg: Lessons in equality
/ 20 December 2023

From Helsinki to Joburg: Lessons in equality

The Nordic model holds some insight into how to close South Africa’s yawning income and wealth gap

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SA will soon ‘drown in its own waste’, warns landfill expert
/ 20 December 2023

SA will soon ‘drown in its own waste’, warns landfill expert

But the environment department says it has interventions in place

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Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution
/ 19 December 2023

Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution

More than 200 tenants of Jay Singh housing programme flats are being kicked out every month

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KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party
/ 19 December 2023

KwaZulu-Natal ANC ‘very disappointed’ in Zuma for launching new party

The South African National Civics Organisation has said it will not act against its provincial chairperson for his actions

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Principal ‘is stealing school funds’
/ 15 December 2023

Principal ‘is stealing school funds’

The facility in Ekurhuleni is in a dire state as the head is accused of misappropriating money allocated for maintenance and books

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MPs call for parliament to investigate Gordhan’s handling of SAA sale
/ 15 December 2023

MPs call for parliament to investigate Gordhan’s handling of SAA sale

The minister failed to submit two key documents to the portfolio committee on public enterprises, without which they will not back the deal

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‘Those implicated must step aside’ — Gwen Ramokgopa
/ 15 December 2023

‘Those implicated must step aside’ — Gwen Ramokgopa

ANC leader says that Nomvula Mokonyane and others must lead by example and that the rules must apply to all

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Judge calls VAR as slow motion Cyril rushes the goalie in recognising MisuZulu as king
/ 14 December 2023

Judge calls VAR as slow motion Cyril rushes the goalie in recognising MisuZulu as king

Will the president be shocked and surprised by the court’s ruling?

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The future still fuelled by oil, coal despite feted COP28 deal
/ 14 December 2023

The future still fuelled by oil, coal despite feted COP28 deal

Despite the progress made at COP28, many gaps and loopholes must still be plugged

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Adaptation to climate change ‘sacrificed’ at COP28 – at the cost of the African continent
/ 14 December 2023

Adaptation to climate change ‘sacrificed’ at COP28 – at the cost of the African continent

The Global Goal on Adaptation is a playbook for how the world will respond to the climate emergency

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‘Premature’ to talk about withdrawing Zulu king’s benefits, says presidency
/ 14 December 2023

‘Premature’ to talk about withdrawing Zulu king’s benefits, says presidency

No finding was made by the court on the validity of MisuZulu’s claim to the throne

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Cryptic Crossword 409
/ 13 December 2023

Cryptic Crossword 409

3D Unfairly blames Garden Route animals (10)

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