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From Brazil to South Africa: The power and perils of political charisma
Opinion
/ 21 December 2024

From Brazil to South Africa: The power and perils of political charisma

A compelling new biography of Brazil’s Lula da Silva offers a sharp contrast to the dispiriting state of South Africa’s politics

By Richard Pithouse
Shock election results hit governing parties globally
Opinion
/ 21 December 2024

Shock election results hit governing parties globally

‘A kind of electoral long Covid’ has left its mark on countries around the world that went to the polls

By Richard Calland
Chinese car brands disrupt South Africa’s vehicle market, with production and exports declining
Business
/ 16 December 2024

Chinese car brands disrupt South Africa’s vehicle market, with production and exports declining

Aggressive pricing and marketing strategies employed by Chinese producers have put the local industry under pressure

By Anathi Madubela
EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term
Politics
/ 13 December 2024

EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term

Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president

By Mandisa Nyathi
Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December
National
/ 12 December 2024

Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December

Businesses that miss the registration window will be closed down

By Aarti Bhana
‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution

The gaps limiting the Constitution can be plugged by measures such as adopting the National Charter Against Corruption and setting up a permanent anti-corruption commission

By Stuart Morrison and Zanele Fengu
Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration

With both countries intent on keeping in check the ‘barbarians at the gate’, South Africa used its uranium reserves and Israeli technical support to develop its nuclear programme

By Sõzarn Barday
Democracy tested: What the 2024 African election scorecard reveals about progress and problems
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

Democracy tested: What the 2024 African election scorecard reveals about progress and problems

Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement

By Nyasha Mpani
South Africa’s G20 presidency an opportunity to reshape the global energy narrative
Opinion
/ 11 December 2024

South Africa’s G20 presidency an opportunity to reshape the global energy narrative

A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress

By Karabo Mokgonyana and Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe
SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections
Politics
/ 10 December 2024

SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections

The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC

By Mandisa Nyathi
Lesufi on Bela Act: Friday the 13th ‘liberation day’ for education
Politics
/ 9 December 2024

Lesufi on Bela Act: Friday the 13th ‘liberation day’ for education

The Gauteng premier has called for the full Implementation of Bela Act despite threats of a court challenge by the Democratic Alliance and the Solidarity union

By Mandisa Nyathi
KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season
The Green Guardian
/ 5 December 2024

KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season

Both Durban and Cape Town are enjoying some respite from high levels of E.Coli in beach water

By Lyse Comins
Nigeria seeks SA support for membership of Brics
Politics
/ 3 December 2024

Nigeria seeks SA support for membership of Brics

The 11th binational commission also saw a call for South Africa to shore up peace efforts on Sudan

By Emsie Ferreira
Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine

Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people

By Umamah Bakharia
Department of defence still reviewing SA-Cuba agreements
National
/ 19 November 2024

Department of defence still reviewing SA-Cuba agreements

It has been 19 months since then defence minister Thandi Modise said the bilateral agreement and its controversial sub-contracts were being assessed

By Des Erasmus
Diary: Inner Sanctum at Everard Read, HandmadeAfrica market, Inclusive Dance Festival 2024
Friday
/ 18 November 2024

Diary: Inner Sanctum at Everard Read, HandmadeAfrica market, Inclusive Dance Festival 2024

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape
59 learners in Giyani taken to hospital after eating food at school
National
/ 14 November 2024

59 learners in Giyani taken to hospital after eating food at school

The pupils fell ill after consuming a meal provided under the school’s nutrition programme and snacks

By Aarti Bhana
South African filmmakers call for cultural boycott against Israel
Friday
/ 14 November 2024

South African filmmakers call for cultural boycott against Israel

Media groups urge action to protect those risking their lives to document the crisis in Gaza

By Lesego Chepape
Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments
The Green Guardian
/ 14 November 2024

Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments

South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target

By Mandisa Nyathi
There is no water crisis, says Pemmy Majodina, just use it wisely
National
/ 12 November 2024

There is no water crisis, says Pemmy Majodina, just use it wisely

The minister’s statements come a day after the constitutional court said it was working remotely because of unreliable water supply

By Des Erasmus
Why South Africa needs electoral reform: A look at mixed-member proportional systems
Thought Leader
/ 12 November 2024

Why South Africa needs electoral reform: A look at mixed-member proportional systems

The country desperately needs a system that makes politicians accountable to voters, not their political parties

By Daniela Ellerbeck
Small-scale fishers take oil exploration fight to high court
The Green Guardian
/ 6 November 2024

Small-scale fishers take oil exploration fight to high court

The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast

By MG Reporter
Biden administration failed to fix strategic management issues at American diplomatic missions
Opinion
/ 4 November 2024

Biden administration failed to fix strategic management issues at American diplomatic missions

The US Congress may want to consider issues with ambassadorial appointments and mission-level strategic planning before the next presidential inauguration

By Michael Walsh
South Africa’s leaders must prioritise cybersecurity before it’s too late
Opinion
/ 2 November 2024

South Africa’s leaders must prioritise cybersecurity before it’s too late

‘The government needs to invest and prioritise cybersecurity to protect South Africa from criminals, terrorists, hackers, nation-state actors and other national security threats’

By Jabu Mtsweni and Mphahlela James Thaba
27s gang member sentenced to life for rape, murder of ex-girlfriend on 21st birthday
Crime
/ 30 October 2024

27s gang member sentenced to life for rape, murder of ex-girlfriend on 21st birthday

Calvin Cloete hacked Carmen Gouws to death with an axe and stomped on her back with such force that he left shoe imprints

By MG Reporter
SA’s LGBTI market contributes R250 billion annually to economy
Business
/ 30 October 2024

SA’s LGBTI market contributes R250 billion annually to economy

According to The Other Foundation’s latest report, this showcases economic resilience and growth

By Umamah Bakharia
Ramaphosa: South Africa has given the ICJ proof of genocide in Gaza
Politics
/ 29 October 2024

Ramaphosa: South Africa has given the ICJ proof of genocide in Gaza

Its papers to the UN tribunal served as reminder of the suffering of Palestinians and Israel’s defiance on international covenants, the president said

By Emsie Ferreira
The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses
Politics
/ 29 October 2024

The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses

The Democratic Alliance has promised to launch a legal battle if the government of national unity clearing house fails to provide resolutions to its concerns

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa must grow agricultural exports within Brics
Opinion
/ 28 October 2024

South Africa must grow agricultural exports within Brics

As well as finding new markets, the country should focus on nurturing existing ones

By Wandile Sihlobo
Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014
National
/ 23 October 2024

Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance report ranks South Africa and Mauritius in the top two in the business and labour environment

By Umamah Bakharia
Inflation cools to 3.8% in September
National
/ 23 October 2024

Inflation cools to 3.8% in September

This is the lowest reading for inflation in South Africa since April 2021 

By Aarti Bhana
US ‘anti-rights’ groups boost spending in Africa to over $16 million
Africa
/ 22 October 2024

US ‘anti-rights’ groups boost spending in Africa to over $16 million

Christian rights groups have spent millions over four years in efforts to push anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQIA+ agendas

By Umamah Bakharia
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