Yolandi Groenewald
latest news & developmentsEskom burns on through bailout
Despite alarm over the recent lifeline, state says the power utility is not on the brink of collapse
On the horns of a dilemma
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
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
The firm is countering threats from streaming services and is investing strongly in local content
The exotic game market goes bang
Insane prices were paid for high-value species — then there was a lull, followed by a crash
SA fails to stub out dodgy ciggies
The wars at Sars have provided fertile ground for the illicit tobacco trade to grow
Slimline Old Mutual heads home
Its unbundling is expected to unlock value for investors and make it more competitive
Public Protector’s ABSA bailout report set aside
Mkhwebane personally on the hook to pay some of the Reserve Bank’s costs
The good and bad of farming
Delegates in Durban will debate whether agriculture needs special attention.
Wildlife officials’ link to hunting
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
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
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?
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
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
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.