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South Africans will pay for the costly electricity from DRC’s Inga 3 dam
/ 12 July 2021

South Africans will pay for the costly electricity from DRC’s Inga 3 dam

A new report says power from the hydroelectric scheme is more expensive than energy from solar and wind

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More hurdles for Zuma as showdown looms at constitutional court
/ 11 July 2021

More hurdles for Zuma as showdown looms at constitutional court

The former president’s application to have his sentence rescinded fails the textbook tests for rescission and sees him persist in the contempt that resulted in a 15-month prison term, the commission argues

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Blood on the streets in Eswatini: The stories of those who have lost their lives
/ 11 July 2021

Blood on the streets in Eswatini: The stories of those who have lost their lives

For weeks protests in eSwatini have raged, and dozens of people have been killed. But what is life like for those demanding democracy in the monarchy?

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‘Vote ANC or risk losing jobs’ – ANC Eastern Cape councillor
/ 10 July 2021

‘Vote ANC or risk losing jobs’ – ANC Eastern Cape councillor

A recorded rant from ward 26 councillor Nozinzle Zaba in the Mnquma municipality has provincial secretary scrambling for assurances

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We are at their mercy,” said Zuma ANC supporter
/ 9 July 2021

We are at their mercy,” said Zuma ANC supporter

Party leaders say the current ANC president will not be tainted by the incarceration of Jacob Zuma

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People use social media posts to sell Ivermectin on the black market
/ 9 July 2021

People use social media posts to sell Ivermectin on the black market

Selling medication without a license to prescribe or dispense it is illegal, and can lead to a hefty fine or imprisonment

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Black-owned wine businesses struggling the most to survive alcohol ban, says Vinpro
/ 9 July 2021

Black-owned wine businesses struggling the most to survive alcohol ban, says Vinpro

The industry is hoping the government will scrap the latest ban on alcohol during the next national address on the Covid-19 pandemic, expected on Sunday

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Cryptic Crossword 288 – July 9
/ 9 July 2021

Cryptic Crossword 288 – July 9

11D Cold starts infiltrating the rind under Sutherland naartjies, for example (6)

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How Zuma was swayed to surrender
/ 8 July 2021

How Zuma was swayed to surrender

Jacob Zuma met his deadline to hand himself in by minutes but convincing him took much longer

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Critical climate plans hang on future international finance
/ 8 July 2021

Critical climate plans hang on future international finance

Failing to invest in a greener economy could cost South Africa trillions, but calls to mobilise capital come amid fiscal strain

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SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown
/ 8 July 2021

SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown

Despite Covid-19 regulations and increases in infections, the army has continued some training courses, putting hundreds of students’ lives at risk

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SIU tells Cyril to axe Zweli Mkhize
/ 8 July 2021

SIU tells Cyril to axe Zweli Mkhize

Digital Vibes company, controlled by the health minister’s ‘comrade’, was favoured over firms that tendered at about half the price

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Anglo American wins extension to respond to Zambian mine lead poisoning case
/ 8 July 2021

Anglo American wins extension to respond to Zambian mine lead poisoning case

Claimants allege corporate human rights abuses that resulted in lead poisoning among children and women in Kabwe

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Q&A Sessions: Love, Zuma, Stellenbosch and the heart for social justice
/ 8 July 2021

Q&A Sessions: Love, Zuma, Stellenbosch and the heart for social justice

Thuli Madonsela speaks to Lyse Comins about how Zuma’s refusal to recognise any court and any structure that disagrees with him was sad. His violations were serious and he must go to jail

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Cape Town residents battle to stop sewage flooding their homes
/ 8 July 2021

Cape Town residents battle to stop sewage flooding their homes

Illegal occupations of unsuitable land coupled with heavy rains cause disruption of flood management systems

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Once they were comrades, now Cele arrests Zuma, who fired him as police commissioner
/ 8 July 2021

Once they were comrades, now Cele arrests Zuma, who fired him as police commissioner

Bheki Cele and Jacob Zuma share a relationship dating back to the 1980s

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Infectious avian flu strain hits the Western Cape
/ 7 July 2021

Infectious avian flu strain hits the Western Cape

CapeNature might have to close affected bird reserves if the outbreak becomes too severe

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Ingonyama Trust Board to appeal landmark leases ruling
/ 7 July 2021

Ingonyama Trust Board to appeal landmark leases ruling

The board’s chairperson has accused the judges who heard the case of not declaring they were interested parties in the case

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Cryptic crossword 287 – July 2
/ 7 July 2021

Cryptic crossword 287 – July 2

11D Dangerously irk God with look and rot of P W Botha (5,8)

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Feud between Cele and Sitole ‘undermines’ crime fighting
/ 6 July 2021

Feud between Cele and Sitole ‘undermines’ crime fighting

Minister’s ‘interference’ said to undermine SAPS’ restructuring and the filling of 160 000 posts

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Fossil fuel initiatives must consider climate change consequences – draft guidelines
/ 5 July 2021

Fossil fuel initiatives must consider climate change consequences – draft guidelines

The guidelines must be considered during the environmental impact assessment phase

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Jacob Zuma’s long walk to prison
/ 2 July 2021

Jacob Zuma’s long walk to prison

The ex-president will be imprisoned for contempt of court, like a local Al Capone. Whether the NPA pursues state capture charges remains to be seen

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ANC councillor convicted of rape still earns a full salary in prison
/ 2 July 2021

ANC councillor convicted of rape still earns a full salary in prison

The Matatiele municipality has attempted to justify why it pays a full salary to an ANC councillor convicted of raping a party volunteer

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Zuma has no plans to report to a police station, his son threatens to ‘shoot to kill any policeman that comes near us’
/ 2 July 2021

Zuma has no plans to report to a police station, his son threatens to ‘shoot to kill any policeman that comes near us’

ANC leaders are to ask deputy secretary general Jesse Duarte discuss his 15-month sentence and to call on his supporters to return to their homes

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Mkhize report submitted to president
/ 1 July 2021

Mkhize report submitted to president

The Special Investigating Unit’s report on the Digital Vibes scandal involving the health minister means his fate hangs in the balance

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Treasury mulls lower inflation target
/ 1 July 2021

Treasury mulls lower inflation target

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago makes a case for a lower target, though the trade union federation prefers job creation

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Leadership failures blamed for collapsing local government
/ 30 June 2021

Leadership failures blamed for collapsing local government

Municipalities are in dire straits, and the auditor general says many may no longer be viable at all

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R350 grant: A ticket into the labour market — report
/ 29 June 2021

R350 grant: A ticket into the labour market — report

The Covid-19 social relief of distress grant was terminated at the end of April, but research shows it aided job recovery

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Cuban engineers ‘displace’ local scientists on state bursaries
/ 27 June 2021

Cuban engineers ‘displace’ local scientists on state bursaries

South African scientists’ contracts were allegedly not renewed because of a funding gap

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Third wave overwhelms Gauteng hospitals
/ 26 June 2021

Third wave overwhelms Gauteng hospitals

Surpassing previous Covid-19 waves the third is sure to hit harder, yet there is little evidence of a move toward tighter regulations.

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Identity fraud scandal rocks newly formed ANC NYTT
/ 26 June 2021

Identity fraud scandal rocks newly formed ANC NYTT

Precious Banda appears to have used another woman’s ID number to secure a spot on the ANC’s youth structure

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Cryptic Crossword 286 – June 25
/ 25 June 2021

Cryptic Crossword 286 – June 25

24D Roll in sack extremely extramarital (5)

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