WATCH | Fight for Aurora miners’ money far from over, says Cosatu
Hundreds of former workers are still without compensation 15 years after the mine failed
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South Africa losing R1 billion a day because of one state-owned company
Inefficiencies in South Africa’s freight network cost the country R1 billion every day, but improvements to the railway may turn things around.
Kenya disputes UN ‘substantiated’ Haiti abuse claims
Kenya dismissed a UN report of sexual abuse by its police in Haiti, citing no evidence.
Challenge to the Joburg City Council: Find an interim mayor with integrity and honesty
Joburg needs its councillors to place the interests of the city above their personal interests or those of their political parties.
World Sports Betting: South Africa’s Leading Football Betting Platform Ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Discover why World Sports Betting is South Africa’s most trusted platform for World Cup betting, offering best odds, advanced features, amazing promotions and strong local sporting partnerships.
TRC ROULETTE : Rift in NPA came with Frank Chikane’s plea for prosecutor to toe Mbeki’s line
Former acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Mokotedi Mpshe denies claims of political interference in the removal of advocate Anton Ackermann from Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases.
Phala Phala judgment expected in a month, top court says
Chief justice Mandisa Maya indicates the delivery is expected within a month
South African drinking habits: ‘Zebra striping’ and other reasons we’re boozing less
South African drinking habits are changing, with consumers’ booze baskets shrinking.
Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek hits a high note on debut
SPONSORED | A sold-out weekend cements the festival as a meaningful addition to SA’s cultural calendar, with next year’s edition already in the works
Courts may award whistleblowers a reward in new draft bill
The bill aims to strengthen legislative protection for whistleblowers
Government blames petrol and diesel shortages on South Africans
South Africa’s cabinet said the reason fuel stations across the country are running dry is because of consumers panic buying and fuel hoarding.
PUBLIC MENACE: Spike in unlicensed dog breeding in Zimbabwe threatens public safety and health
Unlicensed dog breeding in Zimbabwe is surging, leading to dangerous dog attacks and public health concerns, as enforcement of breeding regulations remains weak.
New Omoda C5 SHS hits SA with hybrid tech, strong spec and keen pricing
The hybridised compact crossover is now on sale at local dealerships
Trump’s Iran warning sparks outrage
Trump’s Iran warning raises global concern, with experts cautioning over potential violations of international law.
Tshwane CFO demands withdrawal of suspension notice, and gets representation extension
Gareth Mnisi says notice to suspend him did not comply with regulations
More than 100,000 undocumented foreigners deported in two years
The department of home affairs says it has deported more than 100,000 undocumented immigrants over the past two financial years, reflecting a sharp increase in enforcement.
Africa to pilot bond aimed at formalising artisanal mining
A sustainability bond aimed at integrating artisanal miners into formal supply chains will be piloted by a Canada-based advisory firm and a mid-tier Zambian copper miner this year, the firms said.
UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz after Iran seeks fees
British foreign secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, must be toll-free, countering a push by Iran to control the vital waterway.
Top lawyers resume ‘gratuity’ fight as Mkhwebane revives battle
The former public protector is back in court over loss-of-office gratuity, a year and a half after she was dismissed
Billionaire Christo Wiese buys R6.87 million worth of Shoprite shares from his son
Billionaire businessman Christo Wiese recently bought 25,000 Shoprite shares from his son, who sold the same number of the company’s shares on the same day.
News24 | Oil climbs as ceasefire cracks appear, Iran demands Hormuz tolls
Share markets sagged on Thursday as cracks quickly began to appear in the fragile Gulf truce, nudging oil prices back up toward $100 a barrel and reminding investors the inflationary fallout would last a long while yet.