Month: April 2024
News24 | Tshwane South College awards R5.8m contract without putting it out to open tender
The Tshwane South College in Pretoria has been accused of flouting its supply chain management policy after awarding a R5.8 million contract to an existing service provider instead of putting it out on open tender.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pieter du Toit | Last rites for Sir Ernest’s Anglo American? From global giant to BHP target
Anglo American formed the backbone of the South African economy for decades. It is a shadow of its former self – but it seems that country risk is catching up, writes Pieter du Toit.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Boks vs Ireland encroaching on storied All Blacks rivalry? Hold yer horses, says Irish great
Is the Springboks-Ireland rivalry merrily on its way to eclipsing the enduring hype that accompanies a Test against the All Blacks?
Continue ReadingNews24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | 30 years of freedom: A reflection on three decades of democracy
This week, Friday Briefing critically reflects on South Africa's progress and challenges over three decades of democracy.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANC asks for leave to appeal cadre deployment contempt ruling
The ANC is continuing its court battle to keep its leader's role in cadre deployment during the state capture era secret, despite getting a drubbing in court at every turn.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Equality groups applaud SCA for overturning ruling that foreplay implies ‘tacit consent’ to sex
The SCA reinstated the rape conviction of Loyiso Coko. He was initially found guilty in the Makhanda Regional Court in September 2020, which was then overturned by the high court.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Red Bull design guru Newey to quit over Horner controversy – reports
Adrian Newey, widely regarded as the greatest Formula 1 designer and a chief architect of Red Bull's title dominance, is set to leave the world champions in the aftermath of the Christian Horner controversy, media reports claimed on Thursday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tragedy at daycare centre: Family of Eastern Cape boy, 3, who drowned in pit toilet demands answers
The family of a three-year-old boy who drowned in a pit toilet in Mdantsane, the Eastern Cape, has lambasted the management of the Little Champions Day Care Centre, labelling them careless.
Continue ReadingNews24 | In big blow to Gordhan, botched SAA deal referred to SIU
National Assembly committee has last word as it recommends SAA transaction for investigation
Continue ReadingNews24 | ConCourt grants Zuma’s request for extension to file papers in his election candidacy case
The extension comes after Jacob Zuma's legal team asked the apex court for more time on Wednesday.
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