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A US pat on the back for Ramaphosa
/ 4 August 2023

A US pat on the back for Ramaphosa

The president’s strong stance on Russia’s war could help salvage trade agreement with the US, says deputy secretary

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Malema faces his first big challenge
/ 4 August 2023

Malema faces his first big challenge

Growth in next year’s election will kill off any threat to the EFF president’s hold on the party

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04 August 2023
/ 3 August 2023

04 August 2023

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High court denies NPA leave to challenge Nulane ruling
/ 3 August 2023

High court denies NPA leave to challenge Nulane ruling

The trial judge said the prosecution was trying to reserve questions of fact, not law

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Nelson Mandela Bay development agency CEO says he left city with clean slate
/ 3 August 2023

Nelson Mandela Bay development agency CEO says he left city with clean slate

Projects have ground to a halt after the treasury withheld funds over the appointment of Anele Qaba, who says he was legally appointed

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Business lobby: Chief executives extend helping hand to SA – not the ANC
/ 2 August 2023

Business lobby: Chief executives extend helping hand to SA – not the ANC

During a media briefing, business leaders said their work with government could deliver the growth needed to arrest the economic crisis

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IFP president sidesteps no-confidence vote
/ 2 August 2023

IFP president sidesteps no-confidence vote

Members who petitioned for a special national council meeting have been ordered to appear before the national executive committee

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SIU investigates corruption in flagship KZN government project
/ 2 August 2023

SIU investigates corruption in flagship KZN government project

The investigation covers the tenure of all six ANC premiers

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Departure of CFO ‘inevitable’ as Mr Price counts its costs
/ 2 August 2023

Departure of CFO ‘inevitable’ as Mr Price counts its costs

The retailer has struggled amid more intense competition and as consumers continue to feel the pinch

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EXCLUSIVE: De-dollarisation debate is ‘just talk’ says Victoria Nuland
/ 2 August 2023

EXCLUSIVE: De-dollarisation debate is ‘just talk’ says Victoria Nuland

The US acting deputy secretary of state said the US dollar was a driver of ‘global good’

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231 rhinos killed for their horns so far this year
/ 1 August 2023

231 rhinos killed for their horns so far this year

But measures such as law enforcement authorities working together have resulted in a decline in the number of animals killed

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Black, small-scale sugarcane growers hit by Tongaat Hulett woes get R176m lifeline
/ 1 August 2023

Black, small-scale sugarcane growers hit by Tongaat Hulett woes get R176m lifeline

The South African Sugar Association will make payments for the 2023-24 season after sugar mills in northern KwaZulu-Natal defaulted on payments

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ANC veterans to focus on candidates’ integrity in election list process
/ 1 August 2023

ANC veterans to focus on candidates’ integrity in election list process

Party stalwarts want the Zondo commission’s recommendations on the ANC to be implemented

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KwaZulu-Natal South Coast water woes devastate tourism
/ 31 July 2023

KwaZulu-Natal South Coast water woes devastate tourism

The Federated Hospitality Association of South African has called for urgent national government Intervention

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Political meddling and corruption behind eThekwini water woes
/ 31 July 2023

Political meddling and corruption behind eThekwini water woes

A lack of necessary skills has also contributed to the metro’s water and sanitation crisis

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Locked in: Parole system in South Africa works for no one
/ 30 July 2023

Locked in: Parole system in South Africa works for no one

Reform is on the cards while life sentences pile up, causing major delays in applications

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Southern African business leaders unite to confront climate change
/ 29 July 2023

Southern African business leaders unite to confront climate change

Regional directors will connect with global peers to share knowledge and promote climate governance in the boardroom

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Although a great acquisition, Royal Bafokeng won’t shield Impala from global headwinds, say experts
/ 29 July 2023

Although a great acquisition, Royal Bafokeng won’t shield Impala from global headwinds, say experts

Platinum mining companies forecast a deficit in demand for the metal over the next few years

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Government asks litigants for submissions on Zuma’s fate
/ 28 July 2023

Government asks litigants for submissions on Zuma’s fate

Correctional services wants input as it considers a court order that says the former president must return to jail because his medical parole was unlawful

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SA should prepare for hottest summer ever, climate experts warn
/ 28 July 2023

SA should prepare for hottest summer ever, climate experts warn

A study says extreme heat in North America, Europe and China in July were made more likely by human-driven climate change

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SA considers Egypt inclusion in Brics
/ 28 July 2023

SA considers Egypt inclusion in Brics

Its strategic location, GDP and large population make the North African country a suitable candidate

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Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats
/ 28 July 2023

Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats

Ministers want President Ramaphosa to rein in the ANC secretary general

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Ingonyama Trust Board may drop residential lease appeal
/ 27 July 2023

Ingonyama Trust Board may drop residential lease appeal

The board is also considering closing Ingonyama Holdings

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28 July 2023
/ 27 July 2023

28 July 2023

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Tobacco bill will ignite illicit trade, business warns
/ 27 July 2023

Tobacco bill will ignite illicit trade, business warns

Cigarette and vaping manufacturers, informal traders, taverns and restaurants are worried proposed new bans will devastate businesses

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US shared information with Mojapelo on Lady R
/ 26 July 2023

US shared information with Mojapelo on Lady R

The assurance comes as President Ramaphosa’s office confirmed the panel has started writing its report regarding whether arms were loaded onto the Russian vessel

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Axe falls on ANC rebels as Mangaung no confidence vote looms
/ 26 July 2023

Axe falls on ANC rebels as Mangaung no confidence vote looms

A no confidence motion against speaker Maryke Davies is set to take place on Friday

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Online sales drive illegal trade in endangered African grey parrots
/ 26 July 2023

Online sales drive illegal trade in endangered African grey parrots

The birds, which are native to equatorial Africa, have been decimated by the international pet trade

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Small-scale sugarcane farmers welcome potential sale of Tongaat Hulett
/ 26 July 2023

Small-scale sugarcane farmers welcome potential sale of Tongaat Hulett

The farmers hope that new management at Tongaat’s sugar operations will bring stability to the industry

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Mojapelo panel drafting report on Russian cargo ship Lady R
/ 25 July 2023

Mojapelo panel drafting report on Russian cargo ship Lady R

The panel has completed its investigation as to whether weapons destined for Russia were loaded onto the vessel in Simon’s Town

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More vibrant competition ahead as retailers to phase out lease deals
/ 24 July 2023

More vibrant competition ahead as retailers to phase out lease deals

Long-term leases, which have muscled out the smaller retailers, are being phased out

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Wentworth drug wars claim more young lives
/ 23 July 2023

Wentworth drug wars claim more young lives

Residents say scores of young people are recruited by gangs and are gunned down in the Durban suburb where revenge killings are a reality

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