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11th December 2023

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RANKINGS UP: Cape Town hosts world’s higher education elite while SA universities rise 30th September 2026
South African universities are climbing the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, and leaders at the Cape Town summit say the next step is embracing AI and teaching students to use it well.
EKURHULENI KILLINGS: Ramaphosa admits the government has failed women and vows action 29th September 2026
In a heartfelt address acknowledging the impact of gender-based violence on women, President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised new interventions. But for the victims of the Ekurhuleni killings, it comes too late.
ENVOY SCOLDED: US ambassador Bozell demarched by SA government 29th September 2026
South Africa summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell after his criticism of Pretoria, as Washington repeated demands on land, race policy, farm murders and perceived hate speech.
SHORE THING: Durban’s latest port crisis fuels doubt in Transnet tie-up with private sector 29th September 2026
Switching to a new operating system last month sparked a series of delays at Durban harbour. So far, Transnet’s strategy of leaning on the private sector has not made for smooth sailing.
Between candour and coercion — why SA won’t bend to Washington’s dictates 29th September 2026
ANC rebuts US envoy Brent Bozell’s ‘Five Asks’, defending South Africa’s courts, land reform and BEE while rejecting pressure to bend its constitutional principles — and insisting on an equal partnership.
UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Council meeting collapses, delaying decision on suspended city manager paid R6.7m and counting 29th September 2026
After armed guards were deployed to prevent suspended Nelson Mandela Bay city manager Noxolo Nqwazi from entering City Hall last week, a council meeting to debate her future has failed to reach a quorum, delaying the matter to after the November elections.
EXPLAINER: Decoding the animal spirits that guide the economy 29th September 2026
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago and his international counterparts heading up the globe’s central banks have largely become hawks. The opposite of a hawk is a dove, and midway between the two is an owl. Economic totems are weird.
CALLING TO ACCOUNT: Gqeberha businessman fights ‘impossible’ municipal water bill of R1.5m 29th September 2026
A Gqeberha businessman’s monthly water bill rocketed from R300 to R1.5m. He is now demanding full accountability from the municipality for what he calls systematic billing exploitation.

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