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Fifteen witnesses for vice-chancellor probe

Sefako Makgatho University vice-chancellor Professor Peter Mbati had interdicted parliament last month from continuing with the inquiry

Bongekile Macupe - 30 Oct 2020

Constitutional Court ruling on restructuring dispute is good for employers

National Sarah Smit - 30 Oct 2020

KZN officials cash in on ‘danger pay for Covid-19’

Coronavirus des erasmus - 30 Oct 2020

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Education

The shame of 40 000 missing education certificates

Bongekile Macupe - 29 Oct 2020

Graduates are being left in the lurch by a higher education department that is simply unable to deliver the crucial certificates proving their qualifications - in some cases dating back to 1992

National

The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

Financial conduct body slaps Jooste with R162-million fine

thando maeko - 30 Oct 2020

The former Steinhoff chief executive and three others have been fined by the FSCA for insider trading in the days leading up to the company’s 2017 share price crash

Africa

Joe Biden’s debate guests run the only Zimbabwean restaurant in America

Simon Allison - 29 Oct 2020

A Zimbabwean restaurant feeding people in need formed an unlikely addition to Joe Biden’s election campaign

Coronavirus

How to escape the ‘era of pandemics’

sheree bega - 29 Oct 2020

Any of 850 000 viruses could cause the next global crisis. Experts say we should focus on prevention

Politics

‘Veteran’s stripes’ vs ‘kind and fair’

des erasmus - 29 Oct 2020

This weekend the Democratic Alliance will choose between two starkly different visions for its future

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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

Khaya Sithole: Tsakani Maluleke’s example – and challenge

Shattering the glass ceiling is not enough, the new auditor general must make ‘live’ audits the norm here in SA

khaya sithole - 29 Oct 2020

South Africa must revisit and refresh its idea of itself

Opinion Njabulo Ndebele - 29 Oct 2020

Capitalism rotten to the cor(p)

Opinion Kiri Rupiah & Luke Feltham - 29 Oct 2020

The future of learning is here — and it’s mobile

Opinion Dennis Lamberti - 28 Oct 2020

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Africa

Malawi court judges win global prize

Members of the small African country’s judiciary took a stand for democracy to international approval

golden matonga - 28 Oct 2020

Why anti-corruption campaigns are bad for democracy

Africa Nic Cheeseman & caryn peiffer - 27 Oct 2020

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

The European companies that armed the Ivorian civil war

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

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

Business

State’s wage freeze sparks apoplexy

Public sector unions have cried foul over the government’s plan to freeze wages for three years and have vowed to fight back.

thando maeko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 29 Oct 2020

Mboweni plans to freeze public sector wage increases for the next three years

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 28 Oct 2020

The mid-term budget policy statement delivered by the finance minister proposes cutting all non-interest spending by R300-billion.

SAA to receive R10.5-billion government bailout after all

Business thando maeko - 28 Oct 2020

Several struggling state-owned entities received extra funds after the medium term budget policy speech

Politics

Former state security minister Bongo back in court

Bongo and his co-accused will appear in the Nelspruit magistrate’s court in Mpumalanga over charges of fraud, corruption and theft

Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Oct 2020

Does the Expropriation Bill muddy the land question even further?

Politics 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?

EFF eyes municipalities ahead of 2021 local government elections

Politics Bongekile Macupe - 26 Oct 2020

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

Environment

Coronavirus

Air pollution link in 15% of global Covid-19 deaths

Researchers have found that, because ambient fine particulate air pollution aggravates comorbidities, it could play a factor in coronavirus fatalities

sheree bega - 28 Oct 2020

Dirty air kills 476 000 newborns

Environment 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

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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

Don’t Miss: Our weekly round-up of virtual and in-person events

From the virtual Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival to live theatre back on stage at the Baxter in Cape Town, we’ve got you covered

Arts Desk - 30 Oct 2020

Cape Town’s Open Book Festival turns over a new leaf

Friday lehlohonolo shal - 30 Oct 2020

A distress signal from Soweto in 1977

Friday Mbali Sikakana Guest Author - 30 Oct 2020

Review: Cohen’s fire lacks fuel in ‘Borat’ sequel

Friday Kwanele Sosibo - 30 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

Meyiwa murder case postponed amid drama in court

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

Tshegofatso Mathe - 27 Oct 2020

Five suspects arrested in Senzo Meyiwa case

Sport Tshegofatso Mathe - 26 Oct 2020

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

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

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

Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

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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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