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ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive
/ 28 November 2024

ANC Gauteng provincial committee might face the chop — but KZN could survive

Sources said the party’s national executive committee is set to finalise the possible dissolution of the two provincial bodies at its next meeting in two weeks

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Lesufi’s anti-DA stance is paying off with ANC alliance partners
/ 28 November 2024

Lesufi’s anti-DA stance is paying off with ANC alliance partners

The Gauteng premier’s name is among those which are being thrown around for the ANC presidency in 2027

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ANC, SACP plan talks to rebuild alliance ahead of January lekgotla
/ 27 November 2024

ANC, SACP plan talks to rebuild alliance ahead of January lekgotla

The parties have agreed to continuous consultation and to strengthening the broader ANC-led alliance

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SACP will vote with the ANC in local elections, despite discontent
/ 25 November 2024

SACP will vote with the ANC in local elections, despite discontent

SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said the party would not leave the alliance although it was unhappy with elements of it

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Canal+ central to Multichoice’s strategy against streaming giants, says CEO
/ 24 November 2024

Canal+ central to Multichoice’s strategy against streaming giants, says CEO

Africa’s biggest pay-TV operator is battling subscriber loss, inflation in key markets, and competition from online entertainment leaders

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Township school trains learners to be drone pilots, engineers
/ 24 November 2024

Township school trains learners to be drone pilots, engineers

By focusing on scarce skills, the Katlehong schoolchildren are being primed to have a competitive edge in the job market

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‘Save our village from the mine’
/ 22 November 2024

‘Save our village from the mine’

A KwaZulu-Natal community wants parliament to intervene to force SA Lithium to abide by mining and environmental laws

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Justice minister calls on Rome Statute signatories to enforce arrest warrant for Netanhayu and Gallant
/ 22 November 2024

Justice minister calls on Rome Statute signatories to enforce arrest warrant for Netanhayu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to prosecute a variety of war crimes against the Israeli leaders

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Illegal mining proliferates when the state fails to issue closure certificates and regulate compliance
/ 22 November 2024

Illegal mining proliferates when the state fails to issue closure certificates and regulate compliance

The problem has wide-ranging socio-economic and environmental impacts, says a draft mine closure strategy

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Local economy reels from police blockade of Stilfontein mine
/ 22 November 2024

Local economy reels from police blockade of Stilfontein mine

Illegal miners want the state to legalise their operations as it is the only way for them to earn a living

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22 November 2024
/ 22 November 2024

22 November 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 457
/ 21 November 2024

Cryptic Crossword JDE 457

Clue of the week: 13A Scrap X, thank you (4)

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Rebellion is brewing in the EFF
/ 21 November 2024

Rebellion is brewing in the EFF

Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party

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Durban shack and hostel dwellers disrupt Nersa electricity tariff hearings
/ 21 November 2024

Durban shack and hostel dwellers disrupt Nersa electricity tariff hearings

Ratepayers and activists sided with the protesters who were excluded from the meeting because of a last-minute switch to a much smaller venue

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Senzo Mchunu: Construction mafia is South Africa’s ‘real enemy’
/ 20 November 2024

Senzo Mchunu: Construction mafia is South Africa’s ‘real enemy’

Police are investigating the kingpins who issue extortion orders while ensconced in upmarket suburbs, the minister tells a summit on the problem

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National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again
/ 19 November 2024

National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again

Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence

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Prasa faces R5.1 billion legal case for unpaid debts
/ 19 November 2024

Prasa faces R5.1 billion legal case for unpaid debts

The rail agency has ignored a Pretoria high court-ordered report for it to pay its contractor

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Ousted Joburg MMC Kabelo Gwamanda ‘wasting time and money by challenging his removal in court’
/ 18 November 2024

Ousted Joburg MMC Kabelo Gwamanda ‘wasting time and money by challenging his removal in court’

Sources in the city’s executive believe the former mayor has become a ‘liability’ for the Johannesburg council

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Ithala Bank wins court battle – and control of its finances and operations
/ 18 November 2024

Ithala Bank wins court battle – and control of its finances and operations

The judge says the bank is not a Ponzi scheme and cannot be stripped of it non-banking powers

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EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference
/ 18 November 2024

EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference

The slate of party president Julius Malema is expected to win unopposed

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Renewable-energy EV charging stations to be rolled out nationally
/ 17 November 2024

Renewable-energy EV charging stations to be rolled out nationally

Zero Carbon Charge has promised R9.4 billion for the first phase of the project along the N3 highway between Durban and Johannesburg

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No small potatoes: Up-to-Dates could expire in the future
/ 16 November 2024

No small potatoes: Up-to-Dates could expire in the future

Mondials remain the most popular and profitable variety of potato in South Africa but Up-to-Dates are slowly losing favour with farmers

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SABC Bill referred to cabinet clearing house for processing
/ 15 November 2024

SABC Bill referred to cabinet clearing house for processing

The Democratic Alliance says there is no strategy for its ministers to torpedo bills they opposed before joining the GNU

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Prasa ‘negligence’ leads to damage to R5.1 billion infrastructure
/ 15 November 2024

Prasa ‘negligence’ leads to damage to R5.1 billion infrastructure

A high court report found that negligence in the rail agency’s integrated security project resulted in widespread theft and vandalism

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15 November 2024
/ 15 November 2024

15 November 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 456
/ 14 November 2024

Cryptic Crossword JDE 456

Clue of the week: 13A Essence of Zuma is in leaders of the Republican Party and President-elect (5)

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Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments
/ 14 November 2024

Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments

South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target

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EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command
/ 13 November 2024

EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command

Mpofu is likely to continue with his legal work, including representing Jacob Zuma in the arms deal case, which would prevent him from being an MP

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IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge
/ 13 November 2024

IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge

Vusi Mhlongo has been charged with bringing the Moses Kotane Research Institute into disrepute

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How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?
/ 8 November 2024

How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?

Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise

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Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus
/ 8 November 2024

Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus

The EFF is rethinking its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party, with accusations of destabilisation after mass resignations

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8 November 2024
/ 8 November 2024

8 November 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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