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News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | The politics of ‘us vs them’ – and who profits

Today at 04:43 AM, via News24

As South Africa’s local government elections draw near, xenophobia is once again on the rise — fuelled by economic hardship and political opportunism — with experts and analysts unpacking whether anti-foreigner sentiment is a spontaneous reaction or a predictable consequence of state failure.

Investment and  discovery in Tunisia

Today at 01:35 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Whether through high-level platforms like Fita or its vibrant tourism offerings, the country continues to position itself as a key player in Africa’s future while inviting the world to discover its timeless charm

Is Ngcukaitobi being set up against black empowerment?

Today at 01:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The Bar will invoke the cab-rank rule, which generally requires counsel to accept a brief in a field where they practise, even when they dislike the client or cause. Yet the rule allows refusal where conflicts, competence, availability, improper instructions, fee issues or other special circumstances arise

Editorial: IDC decline should be arrested

Today at 00:47 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Let us be fair: allegations of a deteriorating corporate culture within the institution remain just that—allegations—until proven otherwise. However, the issues presented to us over the past few weeks do raise an important question: what is happening to this vital institution? We do not claim to have the answers. But we cannot afford to see it falte

D-Day for Ramaphosa

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The case in the apex court concerns an application by the EFF and the ATM after parliament rejected a Section 89 panel report that found a prima facie case requiring further investigation into allegations linked to Phala Phala

Billy Monama is staging a revival of memory

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The Rebirth of Ubuntu returns with a focus on legacy, as Billy Monama pushes for music that remembers, questions and resonates beyond the stage

ANC faces local poll backlash

Today at 00:29 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Political experts say fragmented opposition politics and worsening municipal governance will define South Africa’s first post-GNU local elections and that it’s not looking good for the ANC

Parliament intensifies scrutiny of Sasol

Today at 00:26 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Parliament’s portfolio committee on forestry, fisheries and environment is widening its oversight into Sasol after receiving protected disclosures from environmental whistleblower Ian Erasmus

Inside the R1.1bn SA Steel Mills deal now under scrutiny

Today at 00:25 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Previously unreported affidavits have raised serious questions about the Industrial Development Corporation’s R1.1billion funding to SA Steel Mills, including allegations of weak due diligence, disputed financial records and internal accountability failures that have left more than 1 100 jobs at risk

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