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- Mantashe warns strike-hit Sibanye it may lose mining right May 19, 2022The minister hinted at action to stop the mining giant’s gold operations because of the prolonged strike
- Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s victimisation claim prompts DA backlash May 19, 2022The party’s lawyer points to a 2019 finding by the Constitutional Court that made scathing remarks about the public protector
- Stalling by medical scheme regulator ‘robbing millions of private healthcare’ May 19, 2022The Council for Medical Schemes is overseeing the development of a much-delayed framework for low-cost benefit options
- Debt guarantees part of SA climate deal May 19, 2022Proposed $8.5bn deal designed to cut reliance on coal
- Government is acting on electricity supply shortage, says Mantashe May 19, 2022Mineral resources & energy minister tells of renewable energy projects in the pipeline to add to supply
- Outa urges government to extend fuel levy relief May 19, 2022The 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
Mail & Guardian
- 20 May 2022 May 19, 2022The Digital Edition is an exclusive product available to our subscribers The post 20 May 2022 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Joshua Cohen’s ‘The Netanyahus’ wins the Pulitzer Prize for fiction May 19, 2022The 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.
- Court hears text message irrelevant to Mkhwebane’s legal fortunes May 19, 2022Advocate 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.
- Tazné van Wyk murder trial: accused twin sister brought in as state witness May 19, 2022Murder 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.
- Those who attack funerals self-identify as pariahs May 19, 2022What 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.
- Reserve Bank hikes repo rate for fourth consecutive time amid inflation concerns May 19, 2022Economic 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.
Eye Witness News
- Gauteng Cosatu rallies behind Nehawu's strike at Unisa May 19, 2022The 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 pinned as reasons for repo rate hike May 19, 2022Higher 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.
- 'Yes, 50-point rate hike is painful, but Sarb has to tackle inflation upfront' May 19, 2022Bruce Whitfield interviews Citibank economist Gina Schoeman after the South African Reserve Bank announced a repo rate increase.
- Mpho Moerane to be honoured with civic funeral on Sunday May 19, 2022Moerane succumbed to his injuries in hospital yesterday after being involved in a car crash last week.
- Music fraternity highlights lack of support at Deborah Fraser's memorial May 19, 2022Gospel 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.
- Stellenbosch University students intensify calls for Theuns du Toit's expulsion May 19, 2022The first year law student has already been suspended pending an investigation into an incident of racism.
News24
- News24.com | Heavy rain, possibility of floods forecast for KwaZulu-Natal, residents warned to be vigilant May 19, 2022A cold front is expected to pass through KwaZulu-Natal on Friday afternoon, continuing into Saturday evening.
- News24.com | 'Beyond hopeless': Mkhwebane employing Stalingrad tactics to avoid being impeached, says DA May 19, 2022Public 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.
- News24.com | SIU mute on claims that Dedani Mkhize paid back money he scored from Digital Vibes contract May 19, 2022A social media post by soccer club owner and socialite, Shauwn Mkhize, sparked questions about whether Dedani Mkhize had paid back the funds.
- News24.com | Durban cop accused of being 'getaway driver' during robbery arrested May 19, 2022Five 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.
- News24.com | Evaton West police station still not open despite promises May 19, 2022Evaton West residents have raised concerns following the rise of muggings next to a police station that was supposed to be open two years ago.
- News24.com | Brrrrace yourself! Cold front set to hit Johannesburg this weekend May 19, 2022Johannesburg residents have been cautioned to use heating devices safely as a cold front is set to hit parts of the city this weekend.
SABC
- Basic Education Department commits to eradicate pit toilets from at least 1000 public schools May 19, 2022The 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 […]
- Stellenbosch University sets up inquiry to deal with race and gender inequalities May 19, 2022Rector 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, […]
- Repair works for Medupi power station’s Unit 4 start in earnest: Witbooi May 19, 2022Medupi 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 […]
- Gauteng Education advises parents not to shut down or disrupt learning when unhappy with department May 19, 2022The 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 […]
- Murder accused’s sister testifies in Tazne van Wyk’s trial May 19, 2022The 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 […]
- Families of Lily Mine workers accuse government of of not doing enough to recover loved ones’ bodies May 19, 2022The 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 […]
AfriForum
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- Forum Nuus: Die Week se Blitsflits May 19, 2022As dit by die instandhouding en skoonmaak van parke en geskiedkundige plekke kom, skiet munisipaliteite dikwels ver tekort. AfriForum se...
- Kallie Kriel woon AfriForum-tak in Sasolburg se jaarvergadering by May 19, 2022Die AfriForum-tak in Sasolburg het op 17 Mei hul jaarvergadering gehou en is op hierdie geleentheid ook deur Kallie Kriel,...
- AfriForum versoek dringende afspraak met minister oor Afrikaanse Taalmonument May 19, 2022Die burgerregteorganisasie AfriForum het met kommer kennis geneem van die Minister van Sport, Kuns en Kultuur, Nathi Mthethwa se skynbare...
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SA News.gov
- Repo rate rises to 4.75% May 19, 2022The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again increased the repo rate by 50 basis points.
- SA tourism showing signs of recovery May 19, 2022The 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.
- Fuel prices remain high despite mitigating measures May 19, 2022Mineral 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.
- Call for all sectors of society to embrace the social cohesion project May 19, 2022Government’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.
- Companies appointed to build temporary homes in KZN May 19, 2022As 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 to engage Mpumalanga residents May 19, 2022President 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).