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Why anti-corruption campaigns are bad for democracy

Such campaigns can draw attention to the widespread presence of the very behaviour they are trying to stamp out — and subconsciously encourage people to view it as appropriate

Nic Cheeseman & caryn peiffer - 27 Oct 2020

Tax, wage bill, debt, pandemic: Mboweni’s tightrope budget policy statement

Business thando maeko - 27 Oct 2020

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

National Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Former state security minister Bongo back in court

Politics Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Oct 2020

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Politics

Toxic power struggle hits public works

Sabelo Skiti - 23 Oct 2020

With infighting and allegations of corruption and poor planning, the department’s top management looks like a scene from ‘Survivor’

Politics

Free State branches gun for Ace

Paddy Harper - 22 Oct 2020

Parts of the provincial ANC will target their former premier, Magashule, and the Free State PEC in a rolling mass action campaign

Inside the illicit trade in West Africa’s oldest artworks

lutz mukke & adie vanessa offiong - 25 Oct 2020

Nok terracottas are proof that an ancient civilisation once existed in Nigeria. Now they are at the centre of a multimillion-dollar, globe-spanning underground industry — and once again, Nigeria is losing out

Coronavirus

Khaya Sithole: The perils of vaccine nationalism

khaya sithole - 16 Sep 2020

If distribution of the eventual Covid-19 vaccine occurs along economic and political lines, all countries will remain at risk

Politics

Does the Expropriation Bill muddy the land question even further?

Luke Feltham - 27 Oct 2020

Land ownership and its equitable distribution has floundered. Changes to a section of the constitution and the expropriation act are now before parliament, but do they offer any solution?

Sport

Meyiwa murder case postponed amid drama in court

Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Oct 2020

The murder case of Senzo Meyiwa has been postponed to next month after the appearance of the five suspects in the Boksburg magistrate’s court took an unexpected turn

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

No mention of Africa when it comes to US foreign policy

During pre-election debates in the United States, very little has been said on how they view one of the world’s largest markets — which, in turn, is determined to come into its own

lerato tsebe - 24 Oct 2020

In terms of future-telling failures, this is a Major One

Opinion Paddy Harper - 24 Oct 2020

World of vaccines is a ‘fiendishly’ complex one

Coronavirus thabani maphosa - 24 Oct 2020

Editorial: A failure of leadership in Nigeria

Opinion Editorial - 23 Oct 2020

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Africa

The European companies that armed the Ivorian civil war

AN OCCRP investigation reveals that Gunvor and Semlex brokered weapons-for-oil deals in early 2011 when Côte d’Ivoire was in crisis, despite a UN arms embargo

khadija sharife & mark anderson & sana sbouai & mathieu olivier - 27 Oct 2020

Fearless Burundi MP suffers in jail

Africa thierry uwamahoro - 26 Oct 2020

Fabien Banciryanino, who challenged state on political murders, detained in notorious prison

Baby Awa: The miracle baby born on a boat fleeing Mozambique’s violence

Africa Luis Nhachote - 26 Oct 2020

More than 300 000 people in the north of the country have been displaced by militants who ransack villages and then burn them down.

Business

Entrepreneurs strike Covid gold

Some enterprising people found ways for their ventures to survive the strictest lockdown levels

Tshegofatso Mathe - 25 Oct 2020

SAA in talks to recoup R350-million in blocked funds from Zimbabwe

Business thando maeko - 21 Oct 2020

The cash-strapped national carrier is in the process of recouping its blocked funds from Zimbabwe, which could go towards financing the airline’s business rescue plan

Fix economy: Cut, build, tax

Business thando maeko - 16 Oct 2020

Expert panel presents a range of solutions to the economic crisis that include cost cutting, infrastructure spending and a solidarity levy

Politics

EFF eyes municipalities ahead of 2021 local government elections

EFF leader Julius Malema says the party is preparing to govern in many municipalities from next year. It is also launching a programme to defend the rights of farm workers

Bongekile Macupe - 26 Oct 2020

‘We want to occupy the land,’ says EFF’s Malema at Senekal farm murder protest

Politics Tshegofatso Mathe - 16 Oct 2020

The party and AfriForum staged protests outside the magistrate’s court during the bail application by two men accused of killing a farm manager in the eastern Free State

ANC’s rogue deployees revealed

Politics Athandiwe Saba & Paddy Harper & khaya koko - 15 Oct 2020

Despite 6 300 ANC cadres working in government, the party’s integrity committee has done little to deal with its accused members

Environment

Dirty air kills 476 000 newborns

In 2019, two-thirds of infant deaths caused by pollution were in sub-Saharan Africa

sheree bega - 25 Oct 2020

Ghost fishing gear an ‘immortal menace’ in oceans

Environment sheree bega - 24 Oct 2020

Gas: South Africa’s next ‘battleground’

Environment sheree bega - 21 Oct 2020

Seals abort pups in mass die-off

Environment sheree bega - 20 Oct 2020

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Disrupt the corrupt

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Arts & Culture

Friday

The Portfolio: George Tatakis

The Greek photographer is on a quest to document traditional costumes around the country

institute - 23 Oct 2020

Abracadabra: The magic of Jay Electronica

Friday Kwanele Sosibo - 23 Oct 2020

Don’t Miss: Our roundup of this week’s virtual and in-person events

Friday Arts Desk - 22 Oct 2020

‘Before Night Falls’: Reinaldo Arenas breaks down (in) Fidel Castro’s Cuba

Friday Percy Zvomuya - 22 Oct 2020

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Entrepreneur says integrity has been the cornerstone of his career

The nature of having a small practice is a key to offering clients a more bespoke and personalised service and being able to make a difference

special reports - 2 Oct 2020

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Accounting ethics: Why character matters

An accountant’s character is their product – and once an accountant’s integrity is in doubt then the product loses its value

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

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Diversity and a love of learning is key to getting ahead in business

'Young people must take care not to waste valuable time – this will help with being ahead of the pack and make the education load easier'

special reports - 1 Oct 2020

Education

Coronavirus

WSU suspends classes and exams to avoid the spread of Covid-19

The university says it has to take the precautionary measures because 26 students have tested positive on its East London campus

Bongekile Macupe - 26 Oct 2020

Eastern Cape universities concerned by rising Covid cases

Education Bongekile Macupe - 21 Oct 2020

Fort Hare says 26 more students have tested positive while Walter Sisulu University says some of its students have been admitted to hospital.

NSFAS’s woes do not help its mandate

Education Bongekile Macupe - 21 Oct 2020

Nehawu wants the scheme’s administrator, Randall Carolissen, to be removed

Sport

Five suspects arrested in Senzo Meyiwa case

Police minister Bheki Cela announced on Monday that his team has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killing of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.

Tshegofatso Mathe - 26 Oct 2020

Everton stake claim to Merseyside

Sport Luke Feltham - 16 Oct 2020

After a painfully limp decade, the Toffees are once more looking like worthy foes for The Reds

Premier League’s opening madness may well shatter our preconceptions

Sport Luke Feltham - 9 Oct 2020

Thanks to several unique circumstances, this season will likely confound everyone, from pundits to economists

World

Spain detains software creator McAfee wanted in US

The announcement of his arrest comes a day after US prosecutors released an indictment against McAfee for allegedly failing to report income

Agence France presse - 6 Oct 2020

Britain to return looted 4 000-year-old plaque to Iraq

World Agence France presse - 3 Oct 2020

The British Museum is returning a temple plaque to Iraq, after an investigation discovered it had been looted

Australian journalists flee China fearing arrest

World Andrew Beatty - 8 Sep 2020

Their dramatic overnight exit came following days of secret wrangling that had seen both men holed up in Australia's diplomatic missions to escape the clutches of China's feared security police

Transport Month

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement...

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Secure your business from cyber threats

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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