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The minister hinted at action to stop the mining giant’s gold operations because of the prolonged strike

The party’s lawyer points to a 2019 finding by the Constitutional Court that made scathing remarks about the public protector

The Council for Medical Schemes is overseeing the development of a much-delayed framework for low-cost benefit options

Proposed $8.5bn deal designed to cut reliance on coal

Mineral resources & energy minister tells of renewable energy projects in the pipeline to add to supply

The temporary R1.50/l reduction in the fuel levy expires on May 31 and motorists are already bracing for a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices at the beginning of June

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The Pulitzer Prize awards grants another controversial award to a book that mixes both fiction and non-fiction The post Joshua Cohen’s ‘The Netanyahus’ wins the Pulitzer Prize for fiction appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Advocate Andrew Breitenbach, appearing for parliament, said the message he received did not advantage his client and was no cause to suspend the impeachment inquiry against the public protector The post Court hears text message irrelevant to Mkhwebane’s legal fortunes appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Murder accused’s twin sister tells court of interacting with the accused two days after the deceased went missing The post Tazné van Wyk murder trial: accused twin sister brought in as state witness appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

What happens in Israel and Palestine does not affect Israelis and Palestinians, alone. It fuels a global fault-line of mistrust, suspicion, intolerance and violence The post Those who attack funerals self-identify as pariahs appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Economic and financial conditions are expected to remain more volatile for the foreseeable future, says central bank The post Reserve Bank hikes repo rate for fourth consecutive time amid inflation concerns appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

The demonstrations have entered a fourth week with the union accusing the university's vice-chancellor Puleng Lenkabula of not following procedures when terminating the staffers' contracts.

Higher electricity and fuel prices leading to climbing inflation have been cited as the main reasons why the South African Reserve Bank has hiked the repo rate by 50 basis points.

Bruce Whitfield interviews Citibank economist Gina Schoeman after the South African Reserve Bank announced a repo rate increase.

Moerane succumbed to his injuries in hospital yesterday after being involved in a car crash last week.

Gospel group Joyous Celebration co-founder Jabu Hlongwane has urged singers to work with one another and not just support each other at funerals and memorial services.

The first year law student has already been suspended pending an investigation into an incident of racism.

A cold front is expected to pass through KwaZulu-Natal on Friday afternoon, continuing into Saturday evening.

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane brought an "utterly hopeless rescission application" as part of her "Stalingrad litigation" to prevent Parliament from impeaching her, the DA's counsel advocate Steven Budlender SC told the Western Cape High Court.

A social media post by soccer club owner and socialite, Shauwn Mkhize, sparked questions about whether Dedani Mkhize had paid back the funds.

Five men stormed a business on Field Street in the Durban CBD on Wednesday afternoon and, at gunpoint, took various clothing items to the value of R100 000.

Evaton West residents have raised concerns following the rise of muggings next to a police station that was supposed to be open two years ago.

Johannesburg residents have been cautioned to use heating devices safely as a cold front is set to hit parts of the city this weekend.

The Department of Basic Education says it will eliminate pit toilets from at least 1000 public schools across the country this financial year. The post Basic Education Department commits to eradicate pit toilets from at least 1000 public schools appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South […]

Rector and Vice Chancellor for Stellenbosch University, Professor Wim De Villiers, says an independent Commission of Inquiry will be set up at the institution to deal with race and gender inequalities among others. The post Stellenbosch University sets up inquiry to deal with race and gender inequalities appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, […]

Medupi Power Station acting general manager Zweli Witbooi says the process to get the station's Unit 4 working again has begun in earnest. The post Repair works for Medupi power station’s Unit 4 start in earnest: Witbooi appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African […]

The Gauteng Education Department has appealed to parents not to shut down schools or disrupt learning when disgruntled with the department The post Gauteng Education advises parents not to shut down or disrupt learning when unhappy with department appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South […]

The sister of the man accused of the rape and murder of eight-year-old, Tazne van Wyk, has been called by the State to testify in his trial. The post Murder accused’s sister testifies in Tazne van Wyk’s trial appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South […]

The families of three mineworkers who were trapped underground when part of the Lily Mine collapsed six years ago, have handed a memorandum to a representative of Mpumalanga premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane after a peaceful march. The post Families of Lily Mine workers accuse government of of not doing enough to recover loved ones’ bodies appeared […]

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The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again increased the repo rate by 50 basis points.

The tourism sector, which was brought to a halt due to COVID-19 restrictions, is showing signs of recovery with an indicator being the increase in international arrivals.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says despite government’s mitigating interventions to cushion consumers against rising fuel costs, global events have led to prices escalating. 

Government’s efforts alone will not be enough to advance the cause for social cohesion and nation building as it requires the collective efforts of society.

As the work to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by floods in KwaZulu-Natal gets underway, service providers have been appointed to construct 1 810 temporary residential units (TRUs) across the province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday undertake an oversight visit to Carolina, Mpumalanga, to assess progress in service delivery in line with the One District, One Plan approach of the District Development Model (DDM).