
From monopoly to market: Inside South Africa’s next phase of electricity reform
New report warns electricity reform hinges on execution, not policy
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New report warns electricity reform hinges on execution, not policy

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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claims the UK has been “colonised by immigrants” will not lead to any sanction by the Football Association.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators have not requested Tehran end its nuclear enrichment programme, contradicting statements from American officials.
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Police searched the former home of ex-prince Andrew for a second day, as his sensational arrest tipped the British monarchy into a crisis unprecedented in its modern era.
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Kamran Aman was subjected to further racist abuse as he lay dying on the floor of a neighbour’s house.

The South Africa youth international has secured a big move to Europe after spending years with Ubuntu Football Academy.

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for laying down the law about the liberalisation of South Africa’s electricity industry.

During his bail bid on Friday, Mkhabela said he intended pleading not guilty

John McAllister managed to avoid forking out for a hotel during his bargain 24-hour trip to Milan.

The Changan CS75 Pro, a Chinese seven-seater SUV, is reintroduced to the South African market under Jameel Motors with a price tag of R499,900. It competes with other budget-friendly SUVs like the Jetour X70 and Haval H6.

AngloGold Ashanti on Friday posted a near tripling in full-year profit, mainly driven by record gold prices and increased production, and declared reserves of nearly 5 million ounces at its US greenfield project.

South Africa’s trade ministry said on Friday it would oppose the liquidation of sugar producer Tongaat Hulett, warning of severe consequences for jobs, farmers, and the country’s sugar industry.

Sixty-seven players from Pakistan are among those to have registered for next month’s Hundred auction, though England Test captain Ben Stokes has not signed up.

The miners were trapped more than 800m underground in the early hours of Tuesday when there was a “mud-rush” at the Ekapa mine in the Northern Cape.