Sunday Times

215 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• South Africa's Public Procurement System Under Fire Over R154m Land Deal · The Sunday Times reveals a R154m land deal involving alleged cartel member Steve Motsumi highlights corruption in South Africa's public procurement.
• South Africa's Marikana Massacre Exposed as Structural Failure of Post-Apartheid Mining · A lecture argues the Marikana massacre revealed how South Africa's mining sector prioritizes shareholder dividends over black workers' lives.
• South Africa's Gender Equality Debate: Have We Changed the Room or Just the Occupants? · Tshepo Koka argues that increasing female representation in South Africa does not guarantee institutional transformation.
• South Africa Calls for Accountability Framework for Political Analysts · South Africa advocates for a professional accountability framework for political analysts to ensure transparency and methodological rigor.
• Op-Ed Criticizes Coloured Party Leaders for Betrayal and Ethnic Nationalism · Lorenzo Davids argues that South African coloured party leaders exploit ethnic identity rather than building a unified national future.
• Women in Politics and Leadership: Calls for Accountability and Representation · Multiple letters urge increased women's representation and accountability in politics, football governance, and pension management.
• ANC Unveils Local Government Manifesto Ahead of November Elections, Faces Test of Delivery · The ANC's local government manifesto outlines promises for service delivery and reform, but voters question its ability to implement them.
• Outgoing Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero Resigns After Expletive-Ridden Rant with Residents · Outgoing Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero resigned after a heated exchange with Soweto residents where he used expletives and denied being a criminal.
• Salga Announces Plan to Hire More Consultants to Address Municipal Financial Challenges · Salga's Lerato Pasha discusses expanding consultant roles to improve municipal financial management and audit outcomes
• Eskom Minister Seeks PFMA Exemptions for Competitive Electricity Market · South Africa's electricity minister proposes exempting Eskom from strict public finance rules to aid its transition to a competitive market.
• South Africa Navigates 'Middle Power Moment' in Shifting Global Order · South Africa explores its role as a middle power amid global geopolitical shifts and domestic challenges.
• Canada's Middle Power Ambitions Under Scrutiny as Global Dynamics Shift · Canada's middle power status faces challenges as global alliances and trade dynamics evolve
• South Africa's Unemployment Crisis Deepens as Labour Market Struggles Persist · South Africa's unemployment rate rises to 8.5 million, with regional and demographic disparities highlighting urgent economic challenges
• South Africa's Free State Housing Projects Face R1.2bn Waste and Delays · South Africa's Free State housing projects have wasted R1.2bn on three stalled developments with no progress toward solving the housing crisis
• South African Politics Turns to Espionage and Corruption Allegations · South African political parties spy on rivals while taxi bosses testify about illicit funds at a commission.
• South African Political Leaders Warn Against Violence Undermining Democracy · DA's undercover observers at ANC rally spark debate on democratic freedoms and historical violence in South Africa
• South African Politicians Ignore Dilapidated Airport Freeway Despite Public Outcry · Critics condemn South African officials for neglecting the Albertina Sisulu Freeway, a major gateway to Johannesburg.
• As ANC collapses, DA and centrist parties urged to step up and govern · William Gumede argues the DA and other centrist parties must assume leadership as South Africa's ANC collapses.
• South African MPs Consider Removing Speaker Thoko Didiza Over Constitutional Concerns · EFF urges removal of South African Parliament Speaker Thoko Didiza over constitutional implications of her role in impeachment proceedings
• Opinion: ANC's New Mayoral Degree Requirement Reveals Cynicism · An opinion piece argues the ANC's new mayoral education requirement exposes its long-standing neglect of municipal expertise.
• South Africa Overlooks Vision and Hearing Barriers in Education Crisis · Researchers argue that undetected vision and hearing issues significantly hinder South African children's learning outcomes.
• South Africa Terminates Whistleblower Despite Corruption Exposé · Ceta official Tumiso Mphuthi was fired after exposing millions in fraud, joining a list of whistleblowers facing retaliation in South Africa.
• Mark Keohane Analyzes Springboks' Need for Control Against All Blacks · Mark Keohane argues the Springboks must regain control and accuracy to level the series against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
• ANC Secretary-General Mbalula Faces Vote-Buying Retaliation from Dlamini-Zuma · ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula threatens legal action after veteran Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma accuses him of vote-buying at party conferences.
• South Africa Political Killings Threaten Democracy Ahead of Elections · Recent political assassinations in South Africa threaten democracy and municipal integrity before the November local elections.
• ANC Local Election Manifesto Criticized for Implementation Gaps · The ANC's new local election manifesto faces skepticism due to a history of poor policy implementation and corruption.
• South Africa's Municipalities Face Fiscal Collapse and Constitutional Crisis · South African municipalities are fiscally broken, threatening the constitutional distinctiveness of local government.
• March and March and AfriForum Form Collaborative Working Group · March and March and AfriForum have formed a collaborative working group focusing on community organization and identity.
• Chinese Court Jails Dissident Artist Gao Zhen for Mao Sculptures · A Chinese court sentenced dissident artist Gao Zhen to three years for creating satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong.
• Tobacco Bill Risks Jobs as Illicit Trade Surges in South Africa · Rams Mabote warns new tobacco regulations could destroy jobs due to unaddressed illicit trade.