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Julius Malema says white people must pay for water and electricity for poor South Africans
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says that rich people, who are the whites, must pay for services for poor South Africans.
Iran warns of regional conflict if US attacks, designates EU armies ‘terrorists’
DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Iran’s leadership warned of a regional conflict on Sunday if the U.S. were to attack it, stoking the tension between Washington and Tehran, and it designated EU armies as “terrorist groups” in a retaliatory move.
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup group match against India
Pakistan to boycott group match against IndiaPakistan team allowed to participate in tournamentBoycott follows Bangladesh’s withdrawalICC says Pakistan decision ‘not in the interest’ of cricket

New BEE requirements for agricultural exports to the European Union
The Department of Agriculture’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements for exports to the European Union have drawn sharp criticism.
MINISTER ACTS: Fast-track solar plan crumbles as risks to endangered vultures come to light
Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has torn up the fast-track approval for a solar power farm in Limpopo after environmental consultants who flagged the high risks to vultures were replaced by new consultants, who revised and downgraded the potential risks.
CROSSING GUARD: Injured child sparks calls for safer roads in Gqeberha neighbourhood
The tragic injury of 10-year-old Azariah Pietersen highlights urgent calls for safer roads in Gqeberha, as residents demand action against reckless driving.
TAPPING RESILIENCE: Kei Mouth rallies: The town that rose up when the water went down
Amid severe water shortages, Kei Mouth locals have banded together to rejuvenate old water reservoirs while pushing for better management from the municipality to secure their future.
Running dry: Nelson Mandela Bay businesses urged to conserve water, but municipality campaigns don’t hold much water
Organised business in Nelson Mandela Bay has called on small enterprises and large industry to become more water resilient as the city faces a water crisis… while the municipality wants to residents to refuse a water refill at restaurants, change their lawnmower setting and take away their children’s water pistols.
BROKEN HOMES: How to hijack a house — Bryanston’s cautionary tale
Residential hijackings are on the increase in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, with the City confirming that 17 properties are under investigation. So just how do you hijack a property? And what can be done once the property has been taken over?
LEARNING CURVE: Early childhood development sector remains ‘vital’ but underresourced partner in provision of compulsory Grade R
The early childhood development sector has an important role to play in the delivery of universal access to quality Grade R learning for young children. However, despite recent mass registration drives for centres and a boost in the early childhood development subsidy, resources and funding remain limited.
TENNIS: Alcaraz becomes youngest to achieve career Grand Slam with victory in Melbourne
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday beat Serbian Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his first Australian Open, increasing his overall Grand Slam tally to seven.
ANALYSIS: Why there is hope for the NPA of the future
As Andy Mothibi takes the reins as National Director of Public Prosecutions, a potential opportunity for reform arises amid the ongoing scrutiny of the South African Police Service and organised crime networks.
TAP SQUEEZE: R400bn price tag to fix failing municipal water services in SA, says government
Despite repeated requests, dozens of failing municipalities have still not submitted plans to the Department of Water and Sanitation to address their deteriorating water services.
STOCK OPTIONS: Experts reveal where the smart money will be invested in 2026
Last year’s exceptional performers, like gold, provide clues — and there’s definitely a case for global exposure in your investment portfolio too.
JSC Tribunal: Judge President Mbenenge: Conduct with court secretary ‘falls short of judicial standards’
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge escapes gross misconduct charges, but faces criticism from a Judicial Conduct Tribunal, highlighting a concerning gap between judicial conduct standards and expectations within South Africa’s legal system.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Elon Musk, SpaceX and a lesson in world domination
Following news that Elon Musk might be taking SpaceX public at a possible valuation of $1.5-trillion, commentators hauled out their calculators to determine if it was worth it. Yes, when you consider that SpaceX entirely owns almost all space infrastructure. And traditionally, any monopoly on infrastructure (rails, roads, ports) is where the trillions lie.