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Parliament fire suspect to be sent for psychiatric observation

Defence advocate Dali Mpofu SC argued it would be ‘abuse’ if Mafe were to be detained for months only to be found ‘sane’

US makes a mockery of international law

The US’s claims of ‘rules-based order’ is the camouflage behind which American exceptionalism flourishes.

Djokovic saga throws light on migrants’ ordeal in Australia

For four nights, Melbourne's infamous 'alternative place of detention' for migrants became his abode: no tennis courts, no swimming pool and no leaving

Sidney Poitier: When ‘cool’ was not even a factor

Pioneer actor and activist Sidney Poitier, who died at age 94, alchemised the Black condition into a dignified on-screen presence in the 20th century. Bongani Madondo wrestles with his legacy

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Lest we forget Tutu’s anger, and our own faces

The hardest part of reckoning is the reckoning and where the archbishop is resented it is not for the ways in which the TRC failed but those in which it succeeded and brought an unfathomable past into a flawed present, writes Elisha Kunene.

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Africa’s polluters dodge the bullet

From pharmaceutical waste and radioactive pollutants in Lake Victoria in East Africa, to acid mine drainage in South Africa, water pollution is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa

What’s in store for the African continent in 2022?

Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.

African leaders must stop the continent’s dependency on exploitative countries such as the US and China

The current scramble for Africa’s natural resources by major global political and economic rivalries portends deeper economic and political hardships for the continent

Precision is key for the economy in 2022

The year ahead must focus on a fiscal reform interventions, capacity-building and more intentional projects towards poverty eradication

China and Omicron are the wild cards for the global economy and financial markets

Lockdown restrictions will continue to disrupt global value chains and support rising inflation that will require aggressive rate hikes

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants investigates ‘clueless or dishonest’ Kwinana

Yakhe Kwinana, the former chairperson of SAA Technical, has been asked to make representations to Saica, but has not responded

What would Madiba say to the movement today?

Our best guess is he would be in pain watching the spiralling factionalism in the ANC

Ramaphosa warns ANC members to get with party renewal programme or get out

As the party celebrates its 110th anniversary, President Cyril Ramaphosa says members must restore the ANC’s integrity to win the confidence and respect of South Africans.

Cele: Someone ‘sabotaged’ ANC gala dinner

But the police minister expresses confidence in country’s security and says people must ‘just relax’ even though President Cyril Ramaphosa had to be moved to safety twice during ANC’s 110th anniversary celebrations

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What do South African students learn when we teach about race?

There is a conspicuous lack of teaching resources to address the historical construction of race in the South African context.

Tech-boosted English classes reach more migrants

Covid-19 lockdowns forced a Cape Town organisation to adapt its teaching methods. Now its language instruction helps those living in other parts of Africa and even beyond

Plans to get education system ready for 2022

The plan to reboot the education system seeks to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has already recruited thousands to support the drive

Salah says he is not asking for ‘crazy stuff’ in new Liverpool deal

The Egypt international has fewer than 18 months remaining on his current deal and has reiterated whether he stays or goes remains in the hands of Liverpool.

Behind concerns over Afcon is a culture of disdain

European clubs and media that wanted the tournament postponed amid a rise in Covid cases were serving their own selfish interests and repeating the old narrative of ‘darkest Africa’.

Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance

Doubts have emerged over the accuracy of Djokovic's travel declaration, reportedly filled out before he flew in from Spain.

UK PM Johnson faces fresh scandal over lockdown party breach

The British PM had hoped to start the new year with a reset of his embattled government, leaving behind the so-called "partygate" scandals that ratcheted up the pressure on his position, after a series of other claims of corruption.

Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US coin

The quarter has for the last 90 years shown the nation's first president, George Washington, on one side and an eagle on the other.

WHO warns of ‘very high’ Omicron risk as Covid surges worldwide

Europe was again one of the hotspots for the pandemic, which is known to have claimed more than 5.4-million lives around the world.

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