Sunday Times

68 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Anti-Muslim Abuse Against Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim Threatens South African Democracy · An editorial condemns the rise of Islamophobia targeting Yusuf Cassim and warns of its danger to South Africa.
• Israeli Officials Demand US War Planes Be Removed from Ben Gurion Airport · Israel capped US refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport to protect summer vacation travel plans.
• EFF Demands Nationalization of South Africa's Reserve Bank Amid Economic Inequality · The EFF argues the privately owned South African Reserve Bank entrenches inequality and must be nationalized.
• FIFA World Cup 2026 Ends Amid Controversy Over Officiating and Political Influence · The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with record revenue but faced intense criticism for officiating and political interference.
• South Africa's National Treasury Withholds Funds from 71 Municipalities Over Financial Mismanagement · South Africa's National Treasury withholds July 2026 equitable share transfers from 71 municipalities to enforce fiscal discipline and address financial mismanagement.
• South Africa Launches Idac Ombud to Oversee Anti-Corruption Agency · Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi launches the Idac Ombud to oversee the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.
• South Africa's Justice Minister Accuses Israel of Orchestrating Anti-Immigration Marches Without Evidence · Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi hints at Israeli involvement in June 30 marches, prompting criticism for lacking proof.
• South African Treasury Withholds Municipal Funds to Enforce Fiscal Discipline · National Treasury temporarily suspends July 2026 equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities to curb wasteful spending.
• South Africa's New Demerit System Faces Taxi Industry Resistance · Author argues South Africa's new driver demerit system will trigger taxi blockades due to industry resistance.
• IDC Steps In to Save Tongaat Hulett, Protecting South Africa's Sugar Industry · IDC converts debt to equity to save Tongaat Hulett, preserving jobs and agricultural capacity
• South African Official Criticizes US Ambassador Brent Bozell's Hypocrisy on Foreign Policy · A South African official mocks US Ambassador Brent Bozell for condemning South Africa's ties with China and Iran while the US trades heavily with Beijing and supports Israel's actions in Gaza.
• South African Police Chief Warns of War with Corruption Investigator Idac · KZN Police Chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi declares 'war' on Idac amid public accusations of targeting anti-corruption officials.
• KZN Education Department Faces Legal Challenge Over Failed ECD Subsidies · Courts intervene as KZN education department fails to pay subsidies to early childhood centers.
• South African Voters Must Prioritize Competence Over Slogans in Local Elections · Urban governance expert urges South Africans to seek councillors with integrity and governance skills for upcoming local elections.
• South African Football Coach Banishes Daughter from Team Amidst Monarchy Debate · A South African football coach banishes his daughter from his team, reflecting his anti-hereditary views.
• South African Scholar Argues Decolonization Requires Cultural Re-Membering Beyond Land · Tshepo Madlingozi argues decolonization must restore sociocultural worlds, not just redistribute land.
• Letters Critique TVET Lecturer Qualifications and Government Economic Policies · Readers argue for private sector lecturers in TVETs and oppose new wage transparency laws.
• South African President Ramaphosa Faces Impeachment Over Phala Phala Corruption Scandal · Opposition and ANC factions intensify impeachment pressure against President Ramaphosa due to the Phala Phala foreign currency theft case.
• South African Minister Sindi Chikunga Criticized for Bricklaying Comments · Minister Sindi Chikunga faces backlash after claiming black South Africans lacked bricklayer training.
• South Africa Must Beat South Korea to Advance in World Cup · South Africa needs a victory over South Korea to avoid early World Cup exit.
• DA Leader Hill-Lewis Asserts Control with Strategic Cabinet Reshuffle · Geordin Hill-Lewis pushes through controversial DA ministerial appointments to assert party influence within the GNU.
• Netflix's 'The Polygamist' Sparks South African Conversation on HIV and Masculinity · The series highlights how harmful social norms and masculinity drive HIV risks in South Africa.
• South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Reports Major Digital Reform Success · Minister Leon Schreiber details successful digital overhaul of South Africa's ID and visa systems.
• South African MPs Reject Legal Tactics to Halt Impeachment Inquiry into President Ramaphosa · Parliamentary committee opposes President Ramaphosa's High Court bid to stall impeachment over couch theft allegations.
• The Polygamist Exposes Universal Deceit and Women's Self-Blame · KAY Sexwale argues The Polygamist reveals how deceit and power dynamics harm everyone, especially women who turn on each other.
• Buti Manamela Explains 11% TVET Throughput Rate and Governance Reforms · South Africa's Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela defends TVET colleges against low throughput rates and outlines governance reforms.
• South African News Trust Drops to 50% as Public Turns to Creators · Trust in South African news has fallen from 61% to 50%, threatening democratic institutions.
• South Africa Must Beat Czechia to Avoid World Cup Exit · South Africa faces Czechia in a crucial World Cup match to avoid elimination.
• SpaceX IPO Valuation Raises Questions Amid Losses and Musk's Dominant Control · SpaceX's $1.77T IPO valuation faces scrutiny due to massive losses and Musk retaining 82.4% voting control.
• South Africa Launches Lenacapavir Injection to Combat Rising HIV Infections · South Africa deploys lenacapavir at hundreds of clinics to drastically reduce new HIV infections nationwide.