Sizwe Dlamini

Sunday Independent Editor

Betting on the dollar as the world turns to gold

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Discover how the South African Reserve Bank is adapting its investment strategies in response to global financial fragmentation, as highlighted in the OMFIF Global ...

Labour Party declares war on Ramaphosa's National Dialogue

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The Labour Party of South Africa launches a fierce legal challenge against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Dialogue, labelling it unconstitutional and elitist. ...

Ignoring sexual health costs South Africa $34bn, and counting

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A damning report by UNAIDS reveals that South Africa's failure to adequately invest in sexual and reproductive health and rights for young people is costing the ...

SADC’s secret power shift: Who really controls southern Africa?

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In a pivotal moment for Southern Africa, parliamentary committees are advocating for a transformative vision of the SADC Regional Parliament. Will this body gain ...

Water Crisis: Out of water, out of time, and out of excuses

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South Africa's water crisis is escalating with nearly half of the country's drinking water deemed unsafe, as municipalities face bankruptcy and wastewater treatment ...

Budget cuts expose SA’s public service crisis

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Explore the alarming findings from the 2025 Budget Vote Reports, revealing how budget cuts jeopardise public service delivery in South Africa and exacerbate systemic ...

R1. 4bn wasted: Sapo’s epic failure

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The South African Post Office faces a crisis as it is declared financially unsustainable, with R1. 4bn wasted amid systemic mismanagement and public outrage demanding ...

Exclusive: Pityana’s fight exposes banking regulator’s lawlessness

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Discover how Sipho Pityana's landmark court ruling against the SA Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority challenges the integrity of South Africa's financial system ...

Thirst for Justice: Billions wasted as taps run dry

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Is South Africa's water crisis a result of systemic failures and corruption? The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) hearing reveals shocking truths about ...

Will SA bear the cost of Eskom's R257bn air quality compliance?

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Eskom reveals that compliance with stricter air quality laws could cost R257 billion, raising concerns about whether South Africans will ultimately pay the price ...

One step off the greylist, but who’s watching the watchdogs?

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South Africa is on the brink of shedding its FATF greylist status, having made significant strides in compliance. But as the nation prepares for a crucial verification ...

Who feeds Africa? The impact of AI on Africa's food systems

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How AI technologies may reinforce or challenge existing inequalities in food production, access, and entrepreneurship, while highlighting the urgent need for inclusive ...

Essential health tips for business travellers this flu season

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Business travellers this winter face more than just meeting agendas; with rising flu cases, understanding health risks and preventative measures is crucial for a ...

South Africans in Iran urged to register with embassy for safety

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South African government issues urgent advisory for nationals in Iran, urging immediate registration with the embassy to ensure safety amid rising tensions

Municipal debt, corruption could plunge South Africa into darkness

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Without urgent intervention, South Africa's service delivery and energy stability face collapse as Eskom's debt spirals and municipalities struggle with financial ...

Sapo’s business rescue plan sparks heated debate in NCOP

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Tensions rise as NCOP legislators confront Business Rescue Practitioners over Sapo’s controversial rescue plan, demanding transparency in the face of public funding ...

From Cradle to Unemployment Line: A generation condemned to poverty

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As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, urgent issues of youth exclusion from policy discussions and the neglect of early childhood development threaten the future ...

South Africa’s Innovation Fund pilot phase shows promise amid challenges

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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation reveals that while its Innovation Fund has supported 96 startups since 2020, significant disparities in provincial ...

Spaza shop fund under fire: Questions over R500m initiative

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During a chaotic virtual briefing, MPs from various parties raised serious concerns over the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund, questioning its transparency and the ...

The plight of women farmworkers: Abuse, neglect, and systemic slavery

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A powerful report reveals the systemic abuse and neglect faced by women farmworkers in South Africa, urging immediate action from Parliament

Zwelabantu CPA and Mbadlanyana family disputes expose land reform failures

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Decades-old land disputes in South Africa expose a tangled web of corruption and mismanagement. What do the Zwelabantu CPA and Mbadlanyana family conflicts reveal ...

CAPET condemns Minister’s ‘reckless’ policy shift to accommodate Elon Musk

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The Centre for Alternative Political and Economic Thought (CAPET) has issued a scathing condemnation of the DA-led Ministry of Communication’s move to relax South ...

SEDFA and DSBD face performance scrutiny amid merger challenges

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The Department of Small Business Development and the newly merged Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency reveal their fourth-quarter performance, showcasing ...

Looted Lottery: How NLC became a playground for the corrupt

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Discover how the National Lotteries Commission, once a beacon of hope for South African communities, has become embroiled in a scandal that siphoned billions meant ...

Creecy approves R51bn guarantee facility for Transnet

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet, a crucial step to support the state-owned entity's capital investment ...