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DA tells court Expropriation Act gives goverment too much power

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 3 (Reuters) - South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the governing coalition, went to court on Monday to challenge a land seizure law that U.S. President

Sharp diesel, paraffin price hikes overshadow petrol, LP gas relief

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal that would halt

Brown Mogotsi case postponed as court orders state to hand over...

The criminal case against alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been postponed after the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court ordered the state to provide his legal...

South African rand firms ahead of factory activity, vehicle sales figures

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The South African rand strengthened in early trade on Monday ahead of the release of local manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) and vehicle sales data for

Democracy is finally going digital: We must make sure no one...

When South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) introduced online voter registration ahead of the 2021 local government elections, it was seen as a welcome convenience....

Gauteng steps up the fight against crime

Crime remains one of the greatest challenges facing Gauteng. It robs families of their sense of safety, undermines economic growth, discourages investment and weakens...

Beyond ‘Bakkie Brigade’: Why TES is the workforce engine

The labour market in South Africa faces two constant challenges: skills shortages and a high unemployment rate. Despite the market being flooded with job...

Circumcision: Who can the black male trust?

Every winter, South Africa performs a ritual that has become as predictable as it is heartbreaking. Families accompany their sons to the mountains, believing they...

For a WaterWise future, South Africa must unite

South Africa’s water crisis has become one of the most pressing challenges facing our municipalities today. Across the country, towns and cities are grappling...

PIC must not be used as a pawn in a perilous...

The announcement of a new board for the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) on Thursday should have been a moment of reassurance for the country...