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Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

It’s not a ‘second wave’: Covid resurges because safety measures are relaxed or ignored

Coronavirus philip machanick - 19 Oct 2020

Trouble brewing for Kenya’s coffee growers

Africa ann wangari - 19 Oct 2020

Unisa shortlists two candidates for the vice-chancellor job

Education Bongekile Macupe - 19 Oct 2020

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Business

SAA bailout raises more questions

Sabelo Skiti - 15 Oct 2020

As the government continues to grapple with the troubles facing the airline, it would do well to keep on eye on the impending Denel implosion

Politics

ANC’s rogue deployees revealed

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

How US foreign policy under Donald Trump has affected Africa

nomsa maseko - 19 Oct 2020

Lesotho has been used as a microcosm in this article to reflect how the foreign policy has affected Africa

Coronavirus

Fort Hare students test positive for Covid after partying

Bongekile Macupe - 19 Oct 2020

The 30 students, who went to a bash at a tavern in East London, were not wearing masks, did not sanitise their hands nor keep to social distancing regulations.

Africa

Elnathan John: Our merciful Nigerian father

elnathan john - 19 Oct 2020

“They say people disappear, young men with dreadlocked hair, with tattoos, or even just carrying a laptop in a backpack,” writes Elnathan John in a reflective essay about Nigeria.

Education

International rankings don’t measure what matters

Sioux Mckenna - 18 Oct 2020

The privilege-protecting systems we use for grading universities are simply poor science

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

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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

Cartoon by Carlos: No escapé for Senor Agrrizi

Angelo Agrizzi will have to enjoy the South African government’s hospitality for the time being

carlos - 20 Oct 2020

The demon of cronyism in the public service must be crushed

Opinion shaun dlanjwa - 20 Oct 2020

Mbalula’s war with military vets belies the Prasa disaster

Opinion solomon makgale - 19 Oct 2020

Deconstructing South Africa’s construction industry performance

Opinion tatenda zingoni - 19 Oct 2020

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Africa

Women who defy Mnangagwa are jailed, raped, tortured

Many of them end up in Chikurubi prison where the cells are cold, the blankets are filthy and the toilets are in the crowded cells

Kudzai Mashininga - 18 Oct 2020

The October election season: Guinea, Tanzania and Cote D’Ivoire head to the polls

Africa sidy yansane & Leanne de Bassompierre & simon mkina - 16 Oct 2020

October is election month as three presidents seek another term in office. For two, it will be their third

Guinea’s choice will determine its future for generations

Africa cellou diallo - 16 Oct 2020

We need the eyes and ears of the international community to be alert to assaults on democracy as we run up to the election on 18 October

Business

Fix economy: Cut, build, tax

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

thando maeko - 16 Oct 2020

Too broke for Mboweni to budget

Business Sabelo Skiti & thando maeko - 15 Oct 2020

The scramble to find cash for an SAA bailout, Covid-19 grants and civil servants’ demands force postponement of mini-budget

Watch it again: Ramaphosa details economic recovery plan

Business Kiri Rupiah - 15 Oct 2020

According to the Presidency, the plan aims to expedite, in a sustainable manner, the recovery of South Africa’s economy

Politics

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

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

Tshegofatso Mathe - 16 Oct 2020

EFF assault case postponed

Politics Tshegofatso Mathe - 13 Oct 2020

The case of assault against EFF leader Julius Malema and member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has been postponed because the court in Randburg did not allow the media to broadcast the case

Why crooks are shivering in their boots

Politics khaya koko - 12 Oct 2020

Ace Magashule’s anxiety has to do with the array of arrests of high-profile people facing fraud and corruption charges

Environment

Dust erosion harms SA’s food bowl

If micronutrients are blown away and the soil dries, the Free State maize crop is threatened

sheree bega - 17 Oct 2020

Benefits of red meat ignored in shift towards plant-based diets

Environment sheree bega - 17 Oct 2020

‘People the same as pigs’ in the Vaal

Environment sheree bega - 16 Oct 2020

Glug glug: Motorists paying for Sasol’s pollution

Environment sheree bega - 14 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

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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

Arts & Culture

Friday

Talking Bodies: Photographers use self-portraits to tell stories

Mandisa Buthelezi and Thembi Mthembu are adding depth to the photographic archive through their self-portraits with captions and historical reframing

Niamh Walsh Vorster - 17 Oct 2020

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

Friday Arts Desk - 16 Oct 2020

The Portfolio: Nthikeng Mohlele

Friday Nthikeng Mohlele - 16 Oct 2020

Totally gone mad: Covid-19 and the Trump presidency

Friday Kwanele Sosibo - 16 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

Q&A Sessions: ‘A good teacher must love the kids’

As a child, Mokhudu Machaba had to cross a flooded river on her way to school in rural Limpopo. She fell pregnant at 15 but returned to complete her matric and found employment as a domestic worker to pay for her tertiary education. The dedicated educator, who has been shortlisted for the Global Teacher Prize talks to Lucas Ledwaba

Lucas Ledwaba - 16 Oct 2020

Parktown Boys’ High principal fired for tragic death of Enoch Mpianzi

Education khaya koko - 13 Oct 2020

Malcolm Williams was found to have sent schoolboys on an unauthorised trip and failed to ensure the correct roll-call procedures were followed

When education is neglected, there can be no progress

Education mandla makhanya - 11 Oct 2020

Development cannot be achieved unless we achieve universal access to education

Sport

Everton stake claim to Merseyside

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

Luke Feltham - 16 Oct 2020

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

African Blogtable: It all comes down to this

Sport Refiloe Seiboko - 9 Oct 2020

The NBA Finals African Blogtable brings together some of the top basketball minds on the African continent to share their thoughts on the Heat-Lakers matchup at every stage of the best-of-seven series. Here are their predictions ahead of Game 5.

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

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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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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Mental Health

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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Expert grant writer vacancy

The role of the grant writer is to work collaboratively with the HST bid team to conceptualise and write proposals for upcoming grant calls

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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