David Le Page
latest news & developmentsChina won’t fund coal power for Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone, ambassador confirms
China will keeps its promise about not funding coal abroad, Chen Xiadong tells Fossil Free South Africa
Academics, students urge Wits University to divest from fossil fuels
Staff and students argue it is unethical for university to profit from an industry that damages the planet and distorts science
Wits in a climate hot spot
The university says it provides a platform for multiple voices to be heard on any issue, including that of a climate denialist
Hidden costs in ‘free’ Internet service
The free Absa.co.za Internet service may be the first of many, if the plans of its UK-based partner Affinity Holdings are anything to go by.
Was Eve really a Sheila?
Were the first Australians related to the rest of humanity, or a breed apart?
Reading Alan Greenspan’s mind
How would a US recession affect South Africa?
Child loses eye to fireworks
Injuries caused by fireworks have increased over the past four years, with children the most affected.
Gauteng’s newest citadel of sin
Ritz, glitz and plenty of bad taste are the lures used to separate gamblers and shoppers from their hard-earned cash at Montecasino.
MTN ‘had right to charge VAT’
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) confirmed that cellphone giant MTN erred by not seeking customer consent to being charged VAT.
Cellphone giant’s R20m rip-off
The leading cellular service provider overcharged customers, maladministered insurance claims and knowingly sold faulty handsets.