Eskom head of legal disapproves of De Ruyter termination

Mel Govender says many of the former CEO’s disclosures in a controversial TV interview were common knowledge at the state-owned utility

5 hours ago
Afrimat bags Lafarge SA in ‘deal of the century’

The building materials group aims to meet customer demand and enhance operational efficiency with the acquisition

updated 7 hours ago
Parliament gives nod to courts to speed up land reform

Bill seeks to establish a dedicated Land Court, as well as the Land Court of Appeal

4 hours ago
SABC CEO calls it a day after completing rare full term

Madoda Mxakwe’s exit comes two months after President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a new board for the public broadcaster

4 hours ago
MTN accuses IHS of sabotaging new governance proposal

MTN wants to have a greater say about IHS Tower’s activities

6 hours ago
TOM EATON: Ramaphosa shows the strength of his detachable spine

Ramaphosa’s critics will point out what he politely told Putin came 16 months and thousands of murders too late

Power cuts, inflation and high interest rates hurt retail confidence

The BER’s retailer confidence and profitability indices fell to their lowest levels since mid 2020, when hard Covid-19 lockdowns were in place

10 hours ago
TRISTEN TAYLOR: Ramaphosa’s quixotic quest and the coming Third Congo War

The president’s diplomatic efforts were wasted on the wrong conflict on the wrong continent

Reserve Bank’s composite leading business cycle gauge slumps for fifth straight month

Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop says gauge could show an improvement later in the year

CLARENCE TSHITEREKE: Africa has a big role to play in the critical minerals revolution

It is critical that the continent responsibly manages its interface with the global community

Checkers gives monthly delivery subscription a shot

Food retailer courts customer loyalty with R100-a-month e-commerce venture

5 hours ago
Oscar Mabuyane gets interdict against SIU in Fort Hare academic fraud probe

Judge says Special Investigating Unit can seek to widen probe to include master’s degrees at the university

updated 7 hours ago
Rwandan genocide accused Fulgence Kayishema launches asylum bid

Former Rwandan policeman faces 54 charges in SA and will remain in custody

6 hours ago
Offices and shops hold the key to electricity crisis

Study finds SA has 68.7-million square metres of roof space that could house solar panels, generating as much as 4.7GW

9 hours ago
Western Cape gas crunch looms as Vita halts imports

Terminal operator seeks emergency supplies to meet shortfall after fallout with Vita Gas

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