Sarah Smit

Sarah Smit is a general news reporter at the Mail & Guardian. She covers topics relating to labour, corruption and the law.

Vitamin therapy is for drips

Health Sarah Smit - 23 Oct 2020

It may be marketed by influencers, but intravenous vitamin therapy is not necessary and probably not worth the hype, experts say

Unions cry foul over SABC dismissal costs and retrenchments

National Sarah Smit - 21 Oct 2020

Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’

Marikana murder trial resumes

National Sarah Smit - 16 Oct 2020

The eight-year battle for justice played out its next round in the Mahikeng high court this week

October 7 strike: ‘Lukewarm’ action amid Covid-19 crisis?

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 3 Oct 2020

After months of little action, the planned nationwide stayaway may not be an impressive show of force by the trade union movement

Citizens bear Covid’s economic scars

Coronavirus Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 2 Oct 2020

Data released this week is evidence of the scale of the financial and humanitarian crisis South Africa faces

Covid-19 jobs unlikely to bounce back

Business Sarah Smit - 30 Sep 2020

Evidence suggests that job losses triggered by the lockdown may be long lasting

‘Lockdown quarter’ sees jobs bloodbath

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 29 Sep 2020

The decline in employment has been accompanied by a larger increase in economic inactivity, resulting in a 42% expanded unemployment rate

Health workers fight without fuel

National Sarah Smit & Paul Botes - 25 Sep 2020

Community health workers are at the frontline of the fight against Covid-19 in Gauteng, but many have not been paid for months. Sarah Smit and Paul Botes talked to workers who spoke of their love for the job – and how that love has been trifled with

Global job losses linger after lockdowns

Business Sarah Smit - 24 Sep 2020

Developing countries have been hit harder by the Covid-19 downturn than in past economic crises

Sticks and stones: Qwelane and the violence of words

National Sarah Smit - 22 Sep 2020

Constitutional Court justice says homophobic article did not ignite fire of hate against the LGBTI community but added fuel to it

The Qwelane case: When human rights meet human rights

National Sarah Smit - 20 Sep 2020

The Jon Qwelane case brings into focus the tension between hate speech and freedom of expression

Farmers and politician at odds over proposed R7.8-bn city

National Sarah Smit - 17 Sep 2020

A Mpumalanga MEC and his close business associate have pushed for the development of a new city, but a local farmers’ association is fighting back

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

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

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

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

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

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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

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

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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

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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

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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