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Mishustin to visit Vietnam to meet with country's leadership
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Vietnam from January 14 to January 15, talks with the country's president and prime minister are planned, the Russian government said.
These are the 2024 Rhodes Scholarship recipients headed for Oxford next year
Meet the impressive University of Cape Town (UCT) graduates who have been named among the 11 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2025 in the Southern African cohort.
Mpumalanga MEC of Economic Development accuses Forestry Minister Dion George of racial segregation, but George rubbishes claims
George voiced disappointment that Masilela had aired her grievances publicly, instead of addressing them directly with him.
Nelson Mandela Bay’s tourism industry at risk amid crime surge, says DA
Minister of Agriculture and Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen warns the escalating crime in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, threatens the safety of tourists and hinders economic growth.
Water crisis deepens as municipal debt surges, threatening South Africa's water future
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, presented a comprehensive R134 billion budget plan in July 2024 aimed at safeguarding South Africa’s water security.
How AI is transforming journalism: Insights from Dr Iqbal Survé
During a compelling interview with Wang Lei from Xinhua, Dr. Iqbal Survé, a pioneering South African entrepreneur and media mogul, shared his insights on the profound impact AI is having on societal development, media transformation, and the future of journalism.
Judge Mpati Sets the Record Straight: Exposing the Hypocrisy of the Banks
Like a scene from a poorly produced morality play, the banks, under the guise of self-appointed arbiters of integrity, have targeted Sekunjalo based on recommendations from the Mpati Commission of Inquiry.
The Battle for Media Freedom: Dr Iqbal Survé and Independent Media's Fight for South Africa’s Democracy
The war being waged against Independent Media is not just an assault on a single institution—it is a coordinated and strategic attack on media freedom, the right to dissent, and the very soul of our democratic values.
The coordinated economic sabotage against The Sekunjalo Group
Over 5,000 articles, many of them filled with insinuations, hearsay, and outright falsehoods, have been published with one goal in mind—undermine Sekunjalo’s credibility and drive the company to its knees.
Ramaphosa and Mantashe: The mine bosses’ Trojan Horses and their final act of betrayal
Ramaphosa’s early political involvement was first shaped by Christian student politics and later Black Consciousness movements. But his trajectory soon intersected with the interests of South Africa’s corporate elite.
South Africa’s minimum wage earners struggle amid high costs of living
“I thought having a job would bring financial stability, but, it has brought nothing but a constant struggle to make ends meet,” said Mukwebo.
Public Works Minister seeks top minds to revolutionise infrastructure growth
Public Works Minister seeks experts for new infrastructure advisory committees.
Northern Cape land project marks 10 years of conservation success in Namaqualand
The Northern Cape Land Project celebrates 10 years of conservation, marking major achievements in expanding protected areas and securing key ecological corridors in the Succulent Karoo.
Joburg mayor says R200 prepaid electricity surcharge here to stay
The Mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, has announced a new electricity surcharge for residents using pre-paid electricity.
MK Party Youth League slams GNU alliance between ANC and DA as ‘political greed’
The MK Party Youth League condemns the ANC and Democratic Alliance coalition as a betrayal of democratic values and a revival of apartheid-era ideologies, urging South African youth to resist.
Gillian Schutte: The problematics of whataboutism
It is then, no surprise that in contemporary political discourse, whataboutism is most frequently used by liberals to criticise arguments from the left. This is what they are trained to do in most humanities departments these days.
EFF stands with Kenyan protesters against new Finance Bill
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have voiced their support for Kenyan protesters opposing the IMF and World Bank-backed 2024 Finance Bill, which threatens to impose burdensome taxes.
South Africa's 2024 coalition: Diverse economic visions clash
South Africa’s major political parties differ on a range of fundamental issue, making a workable coalition a challenge. Here’s a look at some of the policy positions.
TNPA awards bid for first 20 MW solar plant at Richards Bay Port
In a bid to decarbonise its operations, TNPA has taken a pivotal step by awarding Amulet Group Consortium the contract to build a 20 MW solar plant at Richards Bay Port, aiming to contribute to South Africa’s net-zero emission goals.
Naledi Ngqambela: Undecided youth vote could swing entire 2024 elections
Latest polling predicts that a coalition will be necessary to form a government after the upcoming elections in 2024. One variable that could drive an upset, or reinforce the status quo is the high number of undecided young voters.
Climate crisis puts 70% of workers at risk, says ILO report
Climate change is endangering the health of billions of workers globally, with excessive heat causing almost 19,000 work-related deaths each year, according to the International Labour Organisation
Gillian Schutte: White faces, black masks: The Helen Zille syndrome
The DA blatantly exploited this trope in their recent electoral advert, where the South African flag is burned and desecrated while a Black male voice-over points out how dangerous a coalition between the ANC, the violent EFF, and the MK Party, referred to as the Zuma Faction, would be to the survival and security of all South Africans.
Scrap BEE! Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA says Inclusive Economic Empowerment for all
‘To fund these ambitious plans, we will introduce a tax on private sector profits, but exempt SMMEs from this tax,’ explained Scribante.
Visa waivers propel South Africa's tourism sector with 2. 4 million visitors
Visa waivers for travellers from Kenya and Ghana have catalysed a remarkable 15. 4% increase in international tourist numbers to South Africa, with African nations leading the charge.
Durban’s Florida Road is a culinary melting pot
It's a story of resilience, never giving up, having a passion for what you do. It's about Durban's most diverse culinary melting pot. It's Florida Road, writes Zohra Teke, part owner of a business there.