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South African government distances itself from Cuban human trafficking claims
/ 10 August 2022

South African government distances itself from Cuban human trafficking claims

The Trafficking in Persons report says Cuba benefits financially from its ‘coercive’ labour export programmes to 66 countries

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Eskom fails to approach courts in property ‘garbage sale’
/ 9 August 2022

Eskom fails to approach courts in property ‘garbage sale’

The power utility said it would go to court to declare ownership of land not registered to it, but has not done so

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Review: Logitech Zone a headset to cancel out noise
/ 9 August 2022

Review: Logitech Zone a headset to cancel out noise

The wireless headset is good for working at home and in the office

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The new Range Rover nears absolute perfection
/ 9 August 2022

The new Range Rover nears absolute perfection

Comfort, speed and luxury all make the newest edition of the Range Rover worth all the fuss

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Will the ANC’s bones come together to bring it new life?
/ 7 August 2022

Will the ANC’s bones come together to bring it new life?

Analysis of the the resolutions taken at the party’s policy talks show it will take good leadership and bold action to restore the ANC

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Domestic workers the thread linking Mary Sibande and Dorothy Kay – two artists born a century apart
/ 7 August 2022

Domestic workers the thread linking Mary Sibande and Dorothy Kay – two artists born a century apart

Dreaming Invisible Connections, a exhibition by postmodernist Mary Sibande and classical painter Dorothy Kay, highlights the domestic worker – in different ways

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Athlete, 10, could miss out on championships in Portugal
/ 5 August 2022

Athlete, 10, could miss out on championships in Portugal

The biathle, Esona Sekeleni, and her mother have turned to crowdfunding and selling raffle tickets to raise the necessary funds

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Zama zamas and foreigners the perfect scapegoats as East and West Rand erupt in fiery rage
/ 5 August 2022

Zama zamas and foreigners the perfect scapegoats as East and West Rand erupt in fiery rage

Zama zamas and foreigners have been made fall guys for the ills in our societies but ultimately politicians will have to take responsibility for their failings

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Kia’s Carnival for the entire family
/ 5 August 2022

Kia’s Carnival for the entire family

As far as multipurpose vehicles go, Kia’s new vehicle cuts an impressive pose

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De Lille investigates architect who shone light on ‘reprehensible’ council
/ 5 August 2022

De Lille investigates architect who shone light on ‘reprehensible’ council

The public works minister has not acted on alleged Sacap mismanagement despite a damning ruling against the architectural council

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For the law to rule, it must be applied
/ 5 August 2022

For the law to rule, it must be applied

Mere forgiving and forgetting based on a lack of political will, incompetence, laziness, corrupt motives or even universal love, is not on

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Despite all the documents, there is no social compact in South Africa
/ 5 August 2022

Despite all the documents, there is no social compact in South Africa

The government has had many plans to boost the economy since 1994 but none have achieved their targets

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Eskom selling off its properties at ‘garbage sale’ prices
/ 4 August 2022

Eskom selling off its properties at ‘garbage sale’ prices

The cash-strapped power utility is disposing of its land for low prices without the involvement of the treasury, sources say

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Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity
/ 4 August 2022

Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity

Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable

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Misconduct inquiry: Witness says Busisiwe Mkhwebane had final word on reports
/ 4 August 2022

Misconduct inquiry: Witness says Busisiwe Mkhwebane had final word on reports

But her colleague told parliament he could not say whether the suspended public protector would rewrite findings produced by her office

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Poachers, climate change push South Africa’s succulents to the brink
/ 4 August 2022

Poachers, climate change push South Africa’s succulents to the brink

With a 250% increase in plants confiscated from traffickers since 2019, the declines are unprecedented, says South African National Biodiversity Institute

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The ANC is now just an empty vessel
/ 4 August 2022

The ANC is now just an empty vessel

It can neither hold the centre nor lead society. The recent policy conference was bereft of new ideas

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Why Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity
/ 4 August 2022

Why Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity

Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable

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Creecy must decide on island closures to either save penguins or retain fishing
/ 3 August 2022

Creecy must decide on island closures to either save penguins or retain fishing

The population of the endangered seabirds has plummeted to a record low

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Africa’s energy needs to top COP27 negotiations
/ 3 August 2022

Africa’s energy needs to top COP27 negotiations

UN Economic Commission for Africa says climate finance action has never been more urgent

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Constitutional court upholds ban on foreigners practising law in South Africa
/ 2 August 2022

Constitutional court upholds ban on foreigners practising law in South Africa

The prohibition in the Legal Practice Act did not amount to unfair discrimination because it sought to achieve a legitimate government objective of restricting a profession for citizens and permanent residents, the court held

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Rights group Seri closes over online threats after it prevented the eviction of street traders
/ 2 August 2022

Rights group Seri closes over online threats after it prevented the eviction of street traders

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute alleges the threats came after public statements by ActionSA city councillor Nkululeko Mbundu

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Matatiele mayor allegedly used municipal funds to attend Eastern Cape ANC conference
/ 2 August 2022

Matatiele mayor allegedly used municipal funds to attend Eastern Cape ANC conference

The municipality spent more than R13 000 to cover mayor’s costs for a meeting on HIV/Aids, which officials say he did not show up for

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‘Vibrant’ cross-border trade in mopane worms from Botswana to South Africa
/ 1 August 2022

‘Vibrant’ cross-border trade in mopane worms from Botswana to South Africa

The statutory, customary and informal governance approaches need to be streamlined and ensure that people’s livelihoods are protected along with the sustainable harvesting of mopane worms.

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10 years later, not all Marikana widows have received promised houses
/ 1 August 2022

10 years later, not all Marikana widows have received promised houses

Eight out of the 44 widows are still waiting for their houses but Sibanye-Stillwater says they are ‘under construction’

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As fees rocket, Zimbabweans turn to homeschooling
/ 31 July 2022

As fees rocket, Zimbabweans turn to homeschooling

Parents are increasingly home schooling their children but there are drawbacks

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ANC policy conference retains Ramaphosa reform agenda, including step aside rule
/ 31 July 2022

ANC policy conference retains Ramaphosa reform agenda, including step aside rule

Conference however notes strong concerns on the perceived lack of consistency in applying step aside

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The elderly hardest-hit as Johannesburg residents grapple with council bills
/ 31 July 2022

The elderly hardest-hit as Johannesburg residents grapple with council bills

For years the city council has come under fire over its billing system, with accusations ranging from overbilling to not sending account statements to ratepayers on time

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala ‘preparing to resign’
/ 31 July 2022

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala ‘preparing to resign’

The former ANC KwaZulu-Natal chairperson will stay on as a member of the provincial legislature

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Business unionism: Numsa risks collapse amid battle of ideas
/ 31 July 2022

Business unionism: Numsa risks collapse amid battle of ideas

Some, including Zwelinzima Vavi, say unions risk collapse if they are run like businesses — a critique that Irvin Jim argues is part of a ‘mischievous attack’ on his leadership

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Mahlobo moots more security spending to stabilise state
/ 30 July 2022

Mahlobo moots more security spending to stabilise state

The state’s capacity to counter threats, including those posed by immigration, must be strengthened, the former intelligence minister said at the ANC policy conference

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Move from coal to renewables mustn’t affect employment or supply, say policy conference delegates
/ 30 July 2022

Move from coal to renewables mustn’t affect employment or supply, say policy conference delegates

There was strong support for the president’s recent announcement of interventions to help stabilise Eskom and improve its plant performance

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