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JSC gives Molemela the nod for head of appeal court
/ 17 April 2023

JSC gives Molemela the nod for head of appeal court

Justice Mahube Molemela said she would retire in the position, abandoning her earlier ambitions for a seat on the constitutional court

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Radzilani in the firing line as veterans raise VBS saga in ANC talks
/ 17 April 2023

Radzilani in the firing line as veterans raise VBS saga in ANC talks

ANC Limpopo chair Stan Mathabatha seems to be off the hook but the jury is still out on his deputy

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Zuma arms deal trial postponed until August
/ 17 April 2023

Zuma arms deal trial postponed until August

The delay has been forced by the former president’s latest application challenging the standing of state prosecutor Billy Downer

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Energy crisis dims Ramaphosa’s economic ambitions
/ 17 April 2023

Energy crisis dims Ramaphosa’s economic ambitions

The president has been burned before by his administration setting expectations too high. The past five years has put the country’s real prospects into focus

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Will the dollar hit a Brics wall?
/ 17 April 2023

Will the dollar hit a Brics wall?

The architecture of the global financial system hurts emerging market economies but the alliance has yet to offer an alternative

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Red-eared slider turtles slip into SA, another invasive species
/ 15 April 2023

Red-eared slider turtles slip into SA, another invasive species

The turtles, native to the US, are listed as one of the world’s ‘Top 100’ worst invasive species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature

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ANC coalition debate expected to be the next proxy in factional battle
/ 15 April 2023

ANC coalition debate expected to be the next proxy in factional battle

National executive committee members are at odds over a coalition with the EFF, with some vowing to lobby party leaders against the arrangement

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Motsoaledi tore up policy paper in scrapping Zimbabwe exemption permit, court hears
/ 14 April 2023

Motsoaledi tore up policy paper in scrapping Zimbabwe exemption permit, court hears

The Helen Suzman Foundation argued in court this week that the home affairs minister mislead permit holders and failed to give them a fair chance to regularise their status

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The trouble with the JSC and the Concourt
/ 14 April 2023

The trouble with the JSC and the Concourt

With only three candidates shortlisted, the JSC will again not be able to fill a vacancy that arose at the constitutional court in late 2021

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Realistic, but still ambitious: Ramokgopa wants energy action plan targets revised
/ 14 April 2023

Realistic, but still ambitious: Ramokgopa wants energy action plan targets revised

Speaking on the sidelines of the South Africa Investment Conference, the electricity minister said the suggested revisions would be submitted to cabinet in two weeks

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Mantashe dares Ramaphosa to fire him
/ 14 April 2023

Mantashe dares Ramaphosa to fire him

A proposal to move some of energy minister Gwede Mantashe’s powers to the electricity ministry could result in a battle between him and the president

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14 April 2023
/ 13 April 2023

14 April 2023

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Thabo Bester: The bizarre facts behind a jailbird let loose
/ 13 April 2023

Thabo Bester: The bizarre facts behind a jailbird let loose

Evidence suggests that the burnt body found in Bester’s cell was smuggled in via a TV cabinet

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Struggling potential beneficiaries not aware of spaza-shop scheme
/ 13 April 2023

Struggling potential beneficiaries not aware of spaza-shop scheme

Few know about it and applications are declined because businesses do not meet the criteria

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NFP faces liquidation ahead of national and provincial election
/ 13 April 2023

NFP faces liquidation ahead of national and provincial election

The party is also dealing with an internal revolt by its councillors over its coalition with the ANC and Economic Freedom Fighters

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You are failing to lead, Mbeki tells ANC top leaders
/ 12 April 2023

You are failing to lead, Mbeki tells ANC top leaders

The party’s top six leaders agreed with the former president’s letter at a meeting, saying they had not received a proper brief on Phala Phala from Cyril Ramaphosa

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Why are there fairy circles in Namibia?
/ 12 April 2023

Why are there fairy circles in Namibia?

University of Pretoria scientists believe microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses in the soil could be the answer

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Why Jagersfontein tailings dam failed
/ 10 April 2023

Why Jagersfontein tailings dam failed

Using public satellite and aerial imagery, Wits civil engineers find the dam’s construction history deviated from best engineering practice

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ANALYSIS: Its a political game for Botswana and De Beers
/ 10 April 2023

ANALYSIS: Its a political game for Botswana and De Beers

Ahead of Botswana’s general elections in 2024, President Mokgweetsi Masisi uses De Beers partnership to win votes, say analysts

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 Ukraine, Mozambique, Syria: ‘Bombs don’t hit non-believers only’
/ 10 April 2023

 Ukraine, Mozambique, Syria: ‘Bombs don’t hit non-believers only’

God is in every dark corner, say those who have suffered in Ukraine, Mozambique and the Middle East

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Nehawu calls for Ingonyama Trust Board forensic audit
/ 8 April 2023

Nehawu calls for Ingonyama Trust Board forensic audit

Union questions dubious R41 million investment at a time when workers are being retrenched and others have not been paid

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I was looked after by a guardian angel, says game ranger
/ 8 April 2023

I was looked after by a guardian angel, says game ranger

Game rangers, the custodians of the natural environment, who face danger from wildlife and poachers, use faith to inspire them

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Economic pinch deflates used car ‘bubble’
/ 8 April 2023

Economic pinch deflates used car ‘bubble’

Used vehicle prices soared amid supply-chain constraints, creating a boom that some experts have speculated may be about to go bust

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An angry Ronald Lamola vows to pursue Guptas’ surrender
/ 7 April 2023

An angry Ronald Lamola vows to pursue Guptas’ surrender

There are many obstacles, including the brothers being free agents and newfound citizens of the Pacific nation of Vanuatu

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NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry
/ 7 April 2023

NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry

The National Prosecuting Authority received the report implicating prosecutors in delaying justice for rape victims, says the justice department

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Every Muslim must look after the Earth
/ 7 April 2023

Every Muslim must look after the Earth

There is a duty to show kindness, preserve life, care for the natural environment and not waste water

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Load-shedding: The carpenter calls on his ancestors
/ 7 April 2023

Load-shedding: The carpenter calls on his ancestors

Fano Buthelezi believes his traditional faith – with a mix of Christianity and Islam – keeps his woodwork shop going amid Eskom’s blackouts

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No escape for non-believers in deeply-Christian Southern Africa
/ 6 April 2023

No escape for non-believers in deeply-Christian Southern Africa

After a while, it becomes exhausting to remind people that no, you are not religious, so you go along with the numerous rituals

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God in politics: Divine boundaries exist in secular South Africa
/ 6 April 2023

God in politics: Divine boundaries exist in secular South Africa

The country is hyper religious but has prided itself on not talking politics at the church table

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Ronald Lamola to withdraw sexist court papers
/ 6 April 2023

Ronald Lamola to withdraw sexist court papers

The justice ministry says the wording is not worthy of an accountable government but it will oppose a challenge to the ‘mistaken consent’ defence

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06 April 2023
/ 5 April 2023

06 April 2023

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Cannabis master plan on the rocks
/ 5 April 2023

Cannabis master plan on the rocks

A lack of coherent approach by government departments has stalled the process of developing cannabis policy

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