Month: June 2025
News24 | Khaya Sithole | New unity government, same old habits
The GNU is struggling to address South Africa’s deep socioeconomic crises as it buckles under a toxic mix of ideological divisions, chronic indecision, and the ANC’s ongoing reluctance to make tough policy choices, writes Khaya Sithole.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A crown earned, not given: Maro Itoje comes of age as first black British & Irish Lions captain
Maro Itoje was long tipped to be a Test captain but had to bide his time before being handed two giant roles within the space of a few months -- England skipper and the leadership of the British and Irish Lions.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Let Israel have a taste of devastation it has perpetrated in Gaza,’ says Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema has strongly condemned Israel’s actions, asserting that the country should continue to experience the same destruction and devastation it has inflicted on Gaza.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US airstrikes crossed ‘big red line’: Iran foreign minister heads to Russia for Putin meeting
The United States and Israel crossed a major red line in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities, Iran’s top diplomat warned on Sunday, saying he was heading to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wandile Sihlobo | China’s new trade offer looks generous. But SA must learn from the past
Chinese authorities may lower import tariffs for various goods from African countries. But SA needs to draw appropriate lessons from experience, says Wandile Sihlobo.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PSL is forgiving, Dortmund weren’t: Cardoso takes brave approach, Ronwen owns THAT error
Mamelodi Sundowns pushed Borussia Dortmund to the limit in a thrilling 4-3 Club World Cup clash, proving they can compete with Europe’s elite. Masandawana earned global respect, with head coach Miguel Cardoso and Ronwen Williams highlighting key lessons.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Person of interest: Apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock to testify at Cradock Four inquest
During a case management meeting for the Cradock Four inquest in May, several interested parties allegedly told the National Prosecuting Authority that they considered apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock to be a person of interest.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Frik and Peter are safely back home’: SA engineers jailed in Equatorial Guinea freed
After more than two years behind bars in Equatorial Guinea, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham have been released and are back in South Africa.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Johan Fourie | SA schools are failing — but new research from Nigeria offers hope
A new working paper from Nigeria offers a glimpse of what an artificial intelligence-augmented education might look like. In Benin City, researchers ran an experiment in nine ordinary public schools. The intervention was modest, but the results were anything but, says Johan Fourie.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | As SA’s first wind farms pass the 10-year mark, will they keep spinning?
There is a possibility that renewable energy projects due for decommissioning in 10 years’ time, could be repowered and sell their energy to new buyers.
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