Richard Sargent, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Myanmar grants jailed Reuters journalists amnesty

Article Richard Sargent - 7 May 2019

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were mobbed by media as they stepped out of Yangon's notorious Insein prison after their lengthy detention

Reuters reporters jailed for seven years in Myanmar ‘state secrets’ case

Article Richard Sargent & Hla Hla Htay - 3 Sep 2018

The case has sparked an outcry among the international community as an attempt to muzzle reporting on the crackdown by Myanmar's security forces

Thais rejoice at success of dramatic cave rescue

Article Richard Sargent - 11 Jul 2018

The nerve-shredding three-day mission ended on Tuesday with the final group of four boys and the coach emerging from the cave

Eight rescued from Thai cave, but five remain trapped

Article Richard Sargent - 9 Jul 2018

Authorities say the rain could re-flood crucial parts of the cave complex that have been drained and make the escape route much harder

Thai cave rescue bid enters day two: 8 boys have been rescued

Article Richard Sargent - 9 Jul 2018

Looming rain was one of the main enemies of the operation, threatening to flood the cave complex in mountainous northern Thailand

Rescue efforts for boys trapped in Thai cave begin

Article Richard Sargent - 8 Jul 2018

The "Wild Boars" team has been confined in a cramped chamber several kilometres inside the Tham Luang cave complex since June 23

Burma election hopeful pushes on, despite disadvantages

Article Richard Sargent - 8 Mar 2012

Unlike his charismatic opponent Aung San Suu Kyi, Soe Min does not get mobbed by adoring crowds, but is taking part in Burma's by-elections anyway.

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New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

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The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders