Politics 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: The 1994 elections had no mapping, no voters roll, but lots of goodwill By Paddy Harper The first democratic election was touch and go until six days before the 27 April 1994 poll This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Business Property sales slow ahead of poll By Anathi Madubela The Green Guardian Toxic acid mine water continues to rise underground on East Rand By Sheree Bega Politics If voters compel us to work with the EFF we will, says IFP president By Lizeka Tandwa Partner Content The difference that a year can make By Veuve Clicquot
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Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate By Editorial This is one of the great global conflicts of our age. History will condemn us if we recognise that fact too late
National Batohi questions magistrate’s decision to strike Koko case off the roll By Emsie Ferreira The magistrate took the most drastic option in the case involving the former Eskom chief executive, Batohi said, while conceding that the National Prosecuting Authority was learning from its setbacks
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Toxic acid mine water continues to rise underground on East Rand By Sheree Bega The situation is frightening, says an anonymous source who used to work at the department of water and sanitation Polluting: Levels of acid water from old gold mines on the East Rand in Gauteng are escalating, threatening to pollute the groundwater in the area. Photo: James Puttick
Battle continues over coal mining in the Mabola Protected Environment By Sheree Bega A coalition of environmental justice organisations says the proposed coal mine will have an adverse effect on the functioning of downstream ecosystems This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here.
Explainer: How new government standards will affect solar and battery energy bidders By Mandisa Nyathi One of the biggest difficulties the sector faces is securing permits and licences crucial for project commencement
Mpumalanga carbon capture pilot project completed By Thabo Molelekwa The initiative aims to capture air pollution and store it in the ground
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Mandela Bay Development Judgment in favour of MBDA a victory for service delivery The development opportunities lost over the nine-month stand-off are severe, says Anele Qaba, CEO of the MBDA.
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