Category: National
Godongwana permanently sinks Eskom’s controversial exemption
There was widespread criticism of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana for signing a special Government Gazette on 31 March which would pave the way for Eskom…
Frank Chikane’s ambition impossible — what chance that the ANC finally turns against corruption?
While many in the ANC are working to strengthen the party structures before next year’s elections, corruption remains a crucial factor in the minds of…
Does Ramokgopa really need more powers to end load shedding?
South Africans seem to be obsessed with whether or not the minister of electricity has been empowered by President Cyril Ramaphosa to end load shedding….
Kyiv troops advance in Bakhmut; Kakhovka dam destruction ‘a war crime’, say allies
Kyiv and its allies were assessing the humanitarian, economic and ecological damage of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, with President Joe Biden saying the…
Canada: Quebec wildfire smoke reaches major US cities
Quebec has been plagued with some 160 wildfires, making it the latest hotspot in Canada, where wildfires have been eating up swathes of land in…
‘I sold three of my four cars’ – Pirates legend
This know what football money really is. Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Teko Modise has given a glimpse of his past extravagance…
Nicki Minaj sued over jewellery loan
Nicki Minaj is facing a lawsuit from a Los Angeles jewellery store over a loan agreement which went sour. The rapper has been sued by…
‘We aren’t out of the woods despite Eskom easing the loadshedding schedule’
Africa Melane interviews Professor Hartmut Winkler, Energy Analyst and Physicist at the University of Johannesburg. Eskom has recently announced that due to the improvement of…
WATCH | Mystery surrounds death of ANC MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson
JOHANNESBURG – As tributes continue to pour in for ANC MP and former Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson, those who know her well have rubbished the…
Unisa struggling to get a grip on exam cheating
JOHANNESBURG – A tutor who admits to helping students from the University of South Africa (Unisa) cheat, says they’re turning to people like him out…