Tongaat Hulett collapse looms
Vision, the lead secured lender to the troubled sugar giant, said it was committed to saving the company and jobs despite the business rescue process failing
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Editorial: Tongaat Hulett must be saved
At a time when rampant unemployment — one of the country’s biggest crises and a national emergency — takes root, the looming jobs bloodbath will decimate not only the sugar industry but also blight efforts to reduce jobless numbers and wreak havoc on the region’s food security
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AI funding set to bring mining into 21st century
Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country faces challenges in developing an effective system for exploration and mining licences
Hodgkinson breaks women’s indoor 800m world record
Keely Hodgkinson breaks the long-standing women’s indoor 800m world record set by Slovenia’s Jolanda Ceplak on the day the Briton was born in 2002.
Hull KR beat Brisbane to win World Club Challenge
Hull Kingston Rovers withstand a fierce comeback from Brisbane Broncos to win the World Club Challenge.
Single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all colds and flus, researchers say
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.
MUGABE SHOOTING: SAPS divers, K9 unit search Robert Mugabe’s son’s property after shooting arrest
The South African police have confirmed they are investigating a case of attempted murder after a son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was arrested in connection with the shooting of an employee at an upmarket Hyde Park residence.
He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death
Ashley Warren is the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted under XL bully laws.
MUNICIPAL POLITICS: Ekurhuleni mayor’s reshuffle triggers political chaos and coalition tensions
Ekurhuleni faces uncertainty, with service delivery, governance and political stability at risk after Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s late-night reshuffle on Tuesday was rejected by multiple political parties.
PARLIAMENT: Ramaphosa slams opposition to BEE in Sona reply — what you need to know
After two days of debate after the delivery of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, he asked elected representatives to become like beavers working together to build a dam — ‘with urgency, with unity and with the quiet determination to make something strong enough to hold’.
UP IN THE HAIR: Mayana claims intimidation and ‘imminent arrests’ as Nelson Mandela Bay mayor loses interdict bid
Former Good party regional chairman has claimed he is being intimidated and threatened by ANC officials as his public feud with the Nelson Mandela Bay mayor continues after a court dismissed her application for an urgent interdict against him.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: General Sibiya skewered like a kebab under fierce cross-examination
At the Madlanga Commission, General Shadrack Sibiya struggled to maintain his defence against serious allegations of corruption and political meddling in the police service.
News24 | Ex-prince Andrew leaves UK police station after hours of custody: BBC
Britain’s former prince Andrew left police custody late Thursday after being arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct while he was a trade envoy.
Trump’s Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief
Trump said it “looks like” Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film
The Immortal Man sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby and meet his son, played by Barry Keoghan.
RUNWAY ECONOMICS: R8bn Cape Winelands Airport project faces final hurdle before construction begins
The R8bn Cape Winelands Airport project near Durbanville aims to boost regional travel and cut airline costs, but faces appeals and environmental hurdles before construction can begin.
HUNTED: Provincial backing to phase out captive lion industry tests hand of new environment minister
With surprising provincial unanimity, Parliament has advanced reforms to phase out South Africa’s captive lion industry. This is likely to set up a clash with the new environment minister, who is widely expected to steer wildlife policy back toward industry-aligned priorities.
Digging for survival: Desperation drives Springs gold rush, say residents, as authorities crack down
Residents of Gugulethu, Springs, acknowledge the illegality of the informal gold mining operation that sprang up recently at a local kraal, but argue that economic hardship has left them with limited options.
BATTLING THE ODDS: NSFAS and gambling board unite to curb student online betting crisis
The NSFAS and the gambling board have joined forces to protect students from gambling-related harm and safeguard the public funds allocated for education. This is after Daily Maverick revealed that students are blowing their allowance money on online betting.