Why SA must clean up its scrap-metal industry

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The PIC debate is about more than one appointment, it raises a bigger question about governance. Should municipalities be free to shop for power? And what animal dung reveals about safari tourism and stress on wildlife.

29 Jul 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Africa's population growth without jobs 'a ticking time bomb'

Phuthuma Nhleko, former MTN CEO and author of The Invisible People calls for stronger institutions, economic integration and decisive long-term planning to secure Africa's future.

5 Aug 8AM 9 min

Expropriation Act under constitutional fire

Phuthuma Nhleko on building an Africa the world can’t ignore. The business model behind journalism is breaking; another restructure won’t fix it. And the ocean deadline the world can’t afford to miss.

5 Aug 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Why SA needs an independent anti-corruption agency

‘The real challenge that we have in the fight against corruption is that we don't have an independent anti-corruption entity which is outside of this executive control,’ says Karam Singh, head of liaison and advocacy at Good Governance Africa.

4 Aug 8AM 8 min

Tourism body responds to alleged Club Med rape

The corruption fight needs more than a reset; fixing Idac isn’t enough. Has the post-pandemic travel boom run out of runway? And the surprising new face of financial resilience.

4 Aug 7AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Treasury releases R7bn while demanding municipal accountability

If the municipal officials are at fault, it is correct that you must not give them money when they cannot account and enforce the accountability mechanism, so their communities do not suffer,’ says Dr Zweli Mkhize, chair of parliament's Cogta committee.

3 Aug 9AM 9 min