Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Statue Removed

A statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee was removed from its base in Richmond, Virginia’s capital, early on Wednesday after a yearlong legal battle over a monument that has been the focus…

China chases ‘rejuvenation’ with control of tycoons, society

Post Content An avalanche of changes launched by China‘s ruling Communist Party has jolted everyone from tech billionaires to school kids. Behind them: President Xi Jinping’s vision of making a more powerful, prosperous country by reviving revolutionary ideals, with more economic equality and tighter party control over society and entrepreneurs. Since taking power in 2012, […]

No salary increases for finance commissioners, parliament hears

Read More Members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) will not receive a pay increase this year, meaning their salaries will remain at 2019 levels, parliament has heard. This emerged during a session of parliament’s standing committee on finance on Wednesday focusing on salaries, allowances and benefits payable to members of the FFC. The […]

Local government elections will be held on 1 November

Read More Political parties can go full throttle on their campaigning, including door-to-door visits, leading up to this year’s local government elections, but Covid-19 safety protocols should still be adhered to.  Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma gave this green light for canvassing on Wednesday as she proclaimed a new date of 1 […]

Vast majority of fossil fuels ‘must stay in ground’ to stem climate crisis

Read More Fossil fuels Vast majority of fossil fuels ‘must stay in ground’ to stem climate crisis Analysis shows future is bleak for fossil fuel industry with trillions of dollars of assets at stake Environment editor @dpcarrington Wed 8 Sep 2021 11.00 EDT Last modified on Wed 8 Sep 2021 11.20 EDT The vast majority […]