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Mboweni paints sobering picture: ‘We owe a lot of people a lot of money’
The finance minister’s frank comments on the country’s financial state seemed to hit a nerve with a lot of South Africans.
South Africa’s national debt servicing costs are forecast to surge by over 15% this year to almost R270 billion, swallowing more 20% of anticipated tax revenues.
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Columns
Uthini Magqebz? The initial shock and slow joy of the new place name
The initial grumpiness from some pale reactionaries will eventually dissipate, writes Hagen Engler, as he celebrates the renaming of his home town.
Travel
Urban park woes: Table Mountain rangers battle crime, litter and fussy visitors
Many visitors to TMNP attractions such as Signal Hill in search of awe-inspiring views are instead met with robberies, stabbings and litter.
Environment
Newland Forest’s trees being stripped for bark a looming ecological crisis
Although not a new practice, with a number of cultures using bark for medicinal purposes, rangers are noticing glaring forest gaps that could cause an ecological disaster.
Health
How a rare disease stole woman’s smile
‘I would know that I need to swallow my food but my muscles would not get the message so the food would just sit in my throat. I cannot swallow it down and I cannot cough it out.’
Driving impressions
Audi A4: Why SUVs can’t kill this sedan star
Cutting-edge connectivity enables facelifted version to keep up with the times.
Columns
Infidelity cost Tshegofatso Pule and her baby’s lives
The cruel hands of infidelity, though not as black and white as we would like to imagine, has deadly effects.
Business News
Steinhoff’s contractual claimants war intensifies
Dublin-based Hamilton has slammed the proposed settlement agreement as unfair and discriminatory.
Courts
Dad takes fight to ConCourt after nursery school accident leaves child disabled
Application launched for leave to appeal against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling on the case in the ConCourt.
Editorials
There’s a real need to recognise women’s worth
It is doubtful that such a code could be implemented in South Africa, which has one of the most patriarchal societies in the world
Business News
‘Keep us in the loop’ – Informal traders alliance tell Mboweni
‘Saita needs to be fully informed as to how the money or the budget will be spent so we can ensure it reaches the informal traders on the ground.’
Columns
Authoritarianism does not bode well for Rwanda’s future
Only freedom of speech, association, media, political activity and regular elections, resemble a true democracy.
Business News
Mboweni ‘dreaming’ if he thinks e-tolling will work – Outa’s Duvenage
Outa boss Wayne Duvenage predicts problems in implementing system on Joburg’s roads.
Travel
Urban park woes: Table Mountain rangers battle crime, litter and fussy visitors
Many visitors to TMNP attractions such as Signal Hill in search of awe-inspiring views are instead met with robberies, stabbings and litter.
Columns
Uthini Magqebz? The initial shock and slow joy of the new place name
The initial grumpiness from some pale reactionaries will eventually dissipate, writes Hagen Engler, as he celebrates the renaming of his home town.
Crime Woman assaulted as suspects ransack farm home in Pretoria
No arrests have been made yet as the police continues to investigate the incident.
Africa Boko Haram claims deadly rocket attack on Nigerian city
Officials said previously 10 people were killed and 47 were injured in Tuesday’s attack when jihadists fired rocket-propelled grenades.
Crime Five people nabbed after security guard shot dead in Hillbrow
The five men are due to appear in court on Friday.
Courts More arrests expected in case of cop who allegedly got R500K Bushiri bribe
The court heard that further accused may be added in the case and that further investigations were needed.
Government NW to establish forensic unit to probe corruption allegations
The forensic unit will be established within the provincial treasury and will report directly to the premier.
Entertainment Thuli Thabethe and Thato Molamu star in new 1Magic telenovela ‘Lingashoni’
According to M-Net, the story has the hallmarks of a hit telenovela series that will explore the dark underworld of crime and suspense.
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Courts
Dad takes fight to ConCourt after nursery school accident leaves child disabled
Business News Tito Mboweni’s budget of hope and despair
Movies and TV Is it time to cancel your DStv subscription? Here are your options
Business News Budget 2021: Good news on income tax, bad news on booze, smokes and fuel
Government SIU probing tender irregularities involving Zweli Mkhize’s aides
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Uthini Magqebz? The initial shock and slow joy of the new place name
The initial grumpiness from some pale reactionaries will eventually dissipate, writes Hagen Engler, as he celebrates the renaming of his home town.
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Benni McCarthy remembers Galician derby
“Depor fans used to call me ‘The Assassin’. And it wasn’t because I was lethal in front of goal,” recalls McCarthy.
Sport
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India crush England inside two days to take series lead
It is only the second Test in India’s cricket history to end in two days.
Lifestyle
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Thuli Thabethe and Thato Molamu star in new 1Magic telenovela ‘Lingashoni’
According to M-Net, the story has the hallmarks of a hit telenovela series that will explore the dark underworld of crime and suspense.
Business
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Mboweni paints sobering picture: ‘We owe a lot of people a lot of money’
The finance minister’s frank comments on the country’s financial state seemed to hit a nerve with a lot of South Africans.
Opinion
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Uthini Magqebz? The initial shock and slow joy of the new place name
The initial grumpiness from some pale reactionaries will eventually dissipate, writes Hagen Engler, as he celebrates the renaming of his home town.
Parenty
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Fathers give Social Development Minister ultimatum over equal rights
The fathers approached the South Africa Gender Commission in March last year which also wrote to the minister.
Motoring
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Red Bull’s season glory banking RB16B hits the track
RB16B will be piloted by Max Verstappen and new signing Sergio Perez.
World
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Covid vaccines block disease, but do they stop infection?
If the vaccines shield poorly against infection, then even people who have rolled up their sleeves to be injected remain potential carriers.
