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Intent on governing: EFF leader Julius Malema talking to the media
about the party’s campaign strategy. Photo: EFF

EFF vows to ‘punish’ ANC at polls

Next local government elections will be a decisive test, Malema says as party launches plan of attack

Religious roots: The Waterfall City development is still owned by the Waterfall Islamic Institute and is leased under a 99-year lease agreement consistent with Islamic law. Photo: Franz Rabe/naturalphoto.co.za

Waterfall City founded on Islamic law

The waqf, or endowment, could potentially be a model for state land such as state-owned enterprises and land that falls under traditional leaders

EFF leader Julius Malema gives a news conference following the South African national, provincial and regional elections results from the Results Operation Centre in Midrand, Gauteng on 1 June 2024. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Malema vows his EFF presidency is not under threat

The defiant leader says the EFF would prefer to form a coalition with the ANC than anyone else

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Lulama Zenzile/Die Burger/Gallo)

No action just yet on Digital Vibes report, Ramaphosa signals

‘I will come out and explain to the nation exactly how I will deal with [the SIU] report,’ Ramaphosa said during a walkabout at vaccine sites in Gauteng

Pan African Parliament members gather in groups inside the house following its postponement in Midrand, Johannesburg on June 1, 2021. – The house was adjourned following chaotic and violent scenes that played out during the leadership rotation elections. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)

What is the point of the Pan-African Parliament?

After years of searching for some kind of purpose, the beleaguered institution is finally in the spotlight – for all the wrong reasons

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The revenge of the Hilux

The Toyota Legend 50 is a powerful piece of machinery. It’s probably a more sensible purchase if you regularly traverse off-road terrain

The World Health Organisation says this pollution kills seven million people a year — 20 000 in South Africa. And even if it doesn’t kill you, it’s breaking down blood vessels and your lungs. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Midrand’s ‘airpocalypse’ a reality with toxic air

The air people breathe in Midrand is often 50 times more toxic than is considered safe

Pipe dream: Seawater intake pipes are pulled ashore to attach them to the Strandfontein desalination plant

Mashaba, EFF to lay charges against ANC councillors over violence at meeting

At least seven people were injured at the integrated development planning forum, attended by residents of the area.

Pastor Shepherd Bushiri. Photo: Supplied

​Frogs vs angels: Prophet Bushiri’s angel landing pad plan declared illegal

Shepherd Bushiri didn’t have an environmental permit to build on land zoned for agriculture.

Weak oversight and non-compliance are causing fatal accidents at construction sites

Pan-African HQ stuck in the mud

The proposed R700-million building in Midrand which will host the meetings of the Pan-African Parliament is still just a big hole in the ground.

ANCYL: Business connections for sale

ANCYL: Business connections for sale

The ANCYL is planning on selling access to ANC and other leaders in a pricey business lounge at its upcoming conference.

Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished

Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished

The last Gautrain rail car arrived at the depot in Midrand this week, completing the 96-car fleet.

Africa needs civil society

Stronger citizen participation will drive the continent’s integration and fast-track its development goals.

Cope unveils election posters

Presidential candidate Mvume Dandala unveiled Cope’s election posters in Midrand on Friday, blaming the delay on a shortage of resources.

Climate summit ‘a milestone to building long-term policies’

The 2009 Climate Summit is a milestone for the country’s long-term policies, environment minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said on Friday.

Green light for A1GP at Kyalami

A1GP is coming to Kyalami, it was announced on Monday — just days after the new A1GP car, powered by Ferrari, was unveiled to South African fans.

SA ‘must end this torment’ of high food prices

The fight against high and rising food prices will require the mobilisation of all social forces, the Gauteng Food Summit was told on Friday.

Conference hears of benefits of fuel-cell technology

The application of fuel-cell systems is an exciting emerging trend that may offer future solutions to the world’s energy problems, a conference heard on Tuesday. This is…

AU says Mugabe invitation a matter of principle

Africa’s insistence that Robert Mugabe be invited to a summit in Europe is a matter of principle and not a sign of support for the Zimbabwean leader or his government, the…

Mbeki gives ANC meet a thumbs-up

There had been no ”bitter conflict” at the African National Congress’s (ANC) policy conference this week, party president Thabo Mbeki said in his closing address on Saturday. He…