Numsa could be heading for a “split”
Metalworkers union, Numsa, has reached its worst crisis. Analyst and former trade unionist Dr Ebrahim Harvey believes a split of…
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‘ANC delegates don’t understand the risks the party faces’
Delegates at the ANC’s policy conference that officially kicks off tomorrow may not understand the full risk the party faces.…
‘ANC policies disconnected from SA reality’
The African National Congress (ANC) is a party with a vision separated from the reality of the country they govern.…
‘ANC leaders helped Guptas weaken state’
The ANC has admitted that some of its senior leaders implicated in the State Capture Commission had helped the Guptas…
Farmers can grow SA energy reserves
The agriculture sector is being excluded from addressing the country’s energy crisis. AgriSA says that an Eskom imposed 1 MW…
Ramaphosa’s 5-point energy plan is straight from the ANC’s playbook – DA
The Democratic Alliance says that the president’s five-point energy plan is straight out of the party’s playbook. Last night President…
President Ramphosa to address the nation at 8pm on energy crisis
After much pressure from opposition parties and the public, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8pm this evening.…
Gupta extradition in motion
Authorities are being cautious in ensuring that nothing hinders the extradition of Atul and Rajesh Gupta back to South Africa.…
ANC used as a ‘step ladder’ to personal wealth
Former President Thabo Mbeki has hit out at the poor governance of the ANC, and how it has failed to…
Trade union solidarity may remedy Eskom’s skills shortage
The critical skills shortage at Eskom could soon be addressed. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan is looking to trade union…
Song for Palestine – poem by Don Materra
Palestine, O Palestineland of miracles wondrous,of idols stern and ancienta plundered place of plentyof scourged, purged prophets,and histories of blood,…
ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte dies
ANC Deputy Secretary Jessie Duarte has died. Since November 2021, 69-year-old Duarte was undergoing cancer treatment and had been on…
Energy crisis engineered for private and foreign interest
Fed up politicians who are seeking solutions to Eskom’s energy crisis are taking to the streets to ensure that the…
Elsies River man arrested for alleged 10-year-old girl’s rape
The following story is of a sensitive nature. The Elsies River community is demanding no bail for a 54-year-old alleged…
Zuma’s presidency wasn’t a waste – SACP
It was incorrect to refer to the Jacob Zuma presidency as nine wasted years. Instead, outgoing SACP general secretary, Blade…
Steinhoff gets a R190m slap on the wrist
Germany’s financial regulator BaFin has fined Steinhoff R191-million for breaching financial regulations five years ago. Steinhoff was fined for submitting…