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Eskom burns on through bailout

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 26 Apr 2019

Despite alarm over the recent lifeline, state says the power utility is not on the brink of collapse

On the horns of a dilemma

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 29 Mar 2019

Ahead of a crucial conference on international wildlife, the debate over whether to allow trade in rhino horn to fund conservation efforts rages on

Headless cats and government promises back in 2005

Article Fiona Macleod & Yolandi Groenewald - 22 Mar 2019

Government interest in the pollution claims appears to have been aroused by Constitutional Court action launched against President Thabo Mbeki

MultiChoice set for organic growth

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 15 Feb 2019

The firm is countering threats from streaming services and is investing strongly in local content

The exotic game market goes bang

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 11 Jan 2019

Insane prices were paid for high-value species — then there was a lull, followed by a crash

SA fails to stub out dodgy ciggies

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 15 Jun 2018

The wars at Sars have provided fertile ground for the illicit tobacco trade to grow

Slimline Old Mutual heads home

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 8 Jun 2018

Its unbundling is expected to unlock value for investors and make it more competitive

Public Protector’s ABSA bailout report set aside

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 16 Feb 2018

Mkhwebane personally on the hook to pay some of the Reserve Bank's costs

The good and bad of farming

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 28 Oct 2011

Delegates in Durban will debate whether agriculture needs special attention.

Wildlife officials’ link to hunting

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 21 Oct 2011

Two senior Free State wildlife officials have come under scrutiny for their close relationship with the hunting industry.

SA policy sets the example at COP17

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 21 Oct 2011

South Africa hopes to impress the world with its new national climate response policy -- which has been in the making for years.

Carbon tax debate: It’s about more than just hot air

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 14 Oct 2011

South Africa stands to gain much from the tax in terms of both monetary and environmental benefits, but business warns of job losses.

COP17: Deal or no deal?

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 14 Oct 2011

Two months before COP17, the hardline stances of different economic blocs and countries are posing a threat to chances of a deal in Durban.

Zuma’s rural project under fire

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 7 Oct 2011

A rural development project in Nkandla, chaired by President Zuma, has drawn fire for being ill-conceived and for allegedly bullying government.

Kyoto at heart of brewing climate change storm

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 7 Oct 2011

The Kyoto Protocol once again took centre stage at this week's round of climate negotiations, indicating that a fight is brewing ahead of COP17.

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