Aneesa Fazel
latest news & developmentsMatrics give Reserve Bank advice
In a pilot project, six schools were chosen to set the repo rate for the monetary policy committee. Aneesa Fazel reports.
Lamola on e-tolling: Where are the white people?
ANC Youth League deputy president Ronald Lamola said he was disappointed that few white South Africans supported Cosatu’s march against e-tolling.
Manufacturing industry calls for intervention tactics
Inconsistent policy and aggressive Chinese imports have shrunk local business considerably, writes Aneesa Fazel.
More (solar) power to the people of Limpopo
South Africa will soon have the capacity to provide approximately 58 megawatts of solar energy to 8 000 households in Limpopo.
Mining sector strikes hit SA economic growth
The mining sector’s wildcat strikes has left a deeper dent in the SA economy than expected with only a 1.2% real gross domestic product increase.
Nervous future for damaged manufacturing sector
Manufacturers have criticised the lack of concern shown to the industry in the wake of proposed electricity tariff hikes.
Strike will resume if workers’ demands are not met
Minister of Agriculture Tina Joemat-Pettersson and farm workers’ organisations have agreed to suspend the workers’ strike for two weeks.
Women battle ivory-tower bias
But an academy that helps them gain the skills to deal with problems at work has met with success.
Nzimande cleaning house to avoid another UJ stampede
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has unveiled his plan to better manage the admission of thousands of prospective students to universities.
ANC leadership under scrutiny at M&G debate
While the ANC refused to debate on leadership with Bantu Holomisa at the M&G’s Critical Thinking Forum, the ex-ANC member pulled no punches.
‘Education ad unnecessary, just deliver textbooks’
The deputy minister of finance has admitted that the controversial newspaper advert placed by the department of basic education was ill-conceived.
No special treatment for Limpopo or Northern Cape, says Umalusi
Learners from Limpopo and the Northern Cape will not be given special treatment when it comes to matric results, says Umalusi.
Gauteng anti-drug groups give Pagad cautious welcome
Pagad’s reputation as a violent vigilante group is hampering its ambition to take on Gauteng.
Deep Read: In the eye of the Lonmin storm
The Lonmin massacre that shocked the nation has left many searching for answers. But what was it like to be there as the tragedy unfolded?
Mandela Day: You cannot do much in 67 minutes
Activists believe a bit of paint does little to make a difference and that honouring Nelson Mandela needs true commitment.