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R400,000, a fake accused and failed diversion — Madlanga inquiry helps uncover fresh Ekurhuleni scandal
IN THE DOCK

R400,000, a fake accused and failed diversion — Madlanga inquiry helps uncover fresh Ekurhuleni scandal

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department boss Julius Mkhwanazi has been implicated at the Madlanga Commission, but the charges he faced on Monday, along with city manager Kagiso Lerutla, arise from a 2019 speeding case involving an alleged stand-in and R400,000.

By Nonkululeko Njilo
IN THE DOCK

Leave it to Ramaphosa, says Masemola of his future amid R360m tender charges

By Nonkululeko Njilo
Leave it to Ramaphosa, says Masemola of his future amid R360m tender charges
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

ANC on the hunt for talented city mayors — inside and outside the party

By Ferial Haffajee
ANC on the hunt for talented city mayors — inside and outside the party
RED FLAGS

Unisa deputy vice-principal faces discipline over dubious R1m contract decision

By Siyabonga Goni
Unisa deputy vice-principal faces discipline over dubious R1m contract decision
CARTOON

Coming to a head

By Zapiro
Coming to a head
Feeling distracted? How hobbies can help you find ‘flow state’ and save your brain
THE CONVERSATION

Feeling distracted? How hobbies can help you find ‘flow state’ and save your brain

By Valerie van Mulukom
F1 make changes to address new engine rule concerns and driver unhappiness
TECHNICAL TWEAKS

F1 make changes to address new engine rule concerns and driver unhappiness

By Annemieke Thomaidis
SAB highlights South African women restoring Western Cape water systems by clearing invasive plant
SPONSORED CONTENT

SAB highlights South African women restoring Western Cape water systems by clearing invasive plant

By South African Breweries (SAB)
Another male-heavy DA leadership raises doubts on commitment to gender equality
OPINIONISTA

Another male-heavy DA leadership raises doubts on commitment to gender equality

By Zukiswa Pikoli
Civil society declares war on diabetes in South Africa
NATIONAL HEALTH CRISIS

Civil society declares war on diabetes in South Africa

By Daniélle Schaafsma
From Gout to Yamal: The pressures that come with being a young sports superstar
WUNDERKIDS

From Gout to Yamal: The pressures that come with being a young sports superstar

By Yanga Sibembe
No water at Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home and surrounds for nearly a week
SUPPLY CRISIS

No water at Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home and surrounds for nearly a week

By Bheki C. Simelane
Sponsored Content

Bitget launches new Pre-IPO product with SpaceX as first listing

By Bitget
Bitget launches new Pre-IPO product with SpaceX as first listing
‘THE OSCARS OF SPORT’

Alcaraz and Sabalenka named World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus awards

By Craig Ray
Alcaraz and Sabalenka named World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus awards
ANALYSIS

War on Iran a major part of US midterm elections due to Trump’s miscalculations

By J Brooks Spector
War on Iran a major part of US midterm elections due to Trump’s miscalculations
TRC ROULETTE

Secret 2004 Amnesty Task Team report reveals proposed constitutional amendment for ‘backdoor’ amnesty

By Marianne Thamm
SPONSORED CONTENT

Will your marketing agencies succeed under current leadership?

By Get Set
UNFLINCHING PORTRAIT

New Winnie Madikizela-Mandela docuseries showcases her legacy in her own words

By Naledi Mashishi
CARTOON

Reflections Of The Past

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS
Antarctica’s endangered emperor penguins under siege from thinning ice and cruise ships
UNHAPPY FEET

Antarctica’s endangered emperor penguins under siege from thinning ice and cruise ships

Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered, pushed towards collapse by the reduction of sea ice. But another pressure is growing fast: a surge in Antarctic tourism that adds emissions, noise and disturbance to a species already under threat.

By Don Pinnock
RIGHT OF REPLY

Navigating turbulence — outgoing SAA chief John Lamola defends his legacy

By Lindsey Schutters
BRUTAL CRIME

Son of Nelson Mandela Bay’s acting city manager one of two gunned down in suspected hijacking

By Riaan Marais
OP-ED

A Durban-style Michelin-star masterclass celebrating craft, culture and collaboration

By Wanda Hennig
FIREARM CONVICTION

Malema’s appeal could take years — critics say he’s not fit to serve on JSC

By Daniélle Schaafsma
Reality check — a meta take on Chekhov’s stupid effing seagull
THEATRE REVIEW

Reality check — a meta take on Chekhov’s stupid effing seagull

By Keith Bain
Suspended City of Tshwane CFO was ‘just huffing and puffing and playing along’, inquiry hears
MADLANGA COMMISSION

Suspended City of Tshwane CFO was ‘just huffing and puffing and playing along’, inquiry hears

By Vincent Cruywagen
Matshela Koko challenges R2.5bn ‘immunity’ deal with Kusile contractor ABB as corruption charges loom
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Matshela Koko challenges R2.5bn ‘immunity’ deal with Kusile contractor ABB as corruption charges loom

By Dianne Hawker-Kalubi
Weaponised smallpox: Two blankets, a handkerchief, and a museum exhibit afterthought
LETTER FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Weaponised smallpox: Two blankets, a handkerchief, and a museum exhibit afterthought

By Glen Retief
Express kidnappings skyrocket: Steven Gruzd murder raises alarm over increase in abductions
SAFETY AND SECURITY

Express kidnappings skyrocket: Steven Gruzd murder raises alarm over increase in abductions

By Vincent Cruywagen and Bheki C Simelane

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