Stephen Moss

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Henning Mankell: Paradise is a fiction of compromise

Article Stephen Moss - 26 Jul 2013

The author of the best-selling "Wallander" detective series reflects on his dual roles as writer and activist.

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George Orwell back in fashion as Prism stokes Big Brother paranoia

Article Stephen Moss - 12 Jun 2013

"Nineteen Eighty-Four" depicts a society in which liberty was impossible – so how should we respond to this new threat?

Terry Pratchett: Science is stranger than fiction

Article Stephen Moss - 26 Apr 2013

Despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Terry Pratchett is still marvelling at the weird science of the world.

It’s time for the Magnus opus

Article Stephen Moss - 15 Mar 2013

At 22, Magnus Carlsen is the strongest chess player in history. And now the ultimate endgame beckons

What have been the greatest escapes?

Article Stephen Moss - 26 Apr 2011

Nearly 500 Taliban prisoners have tunnelled their way out of an Afghan prison, but how does their feat match up to those other great breakouts?

Please don’t privatise Pompeii

Article Stephen Moss - 18 Nov 2010

These Italian ruins should be preserved, but not turned into a theme park, writes Stephen Moss.

Gordimer gets back in the fray

Article Stephen Moss - 17 Sep 2010

Writer Nadine Gordimer is fighting again, this time against government's plans to muzzle the media. She tells Stephen Moss why.

Nadine Gordimer goes back into battle

Article Stephen Moss - 1 Sep 2010

Twenty years after helping defeat apartheid, the eminent writer is fighting government plans to muzzle South Africa's media.

‘Jews don’t own the Holocaust’

Article Stephen Moss - 5 Jul 2010

Yann Martel has been savaged for writing about the World War II genocide in his follow-up to Life of Pi.

In search of the real Robin Hood

Article Stephen Moss - 11 May 2010

Ridley Scott claims his new version of Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe, is the most historically accurate portrayal.

Martin Amis: The Mick Jagger of letters

Article Stephen Moss - 26 Feb 2010

As his 12th novel comes out, the novelist admits fearing his decline as a writer and is still wounded by the critics, writes Stephen Moss.

Environmental evangelist

Article Stephen Moss - 19 Feb 2010

Jane Goodall, who began her seminal work on the chimpanzees of Africa 50 years ago, is now touring the world with another important message.

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

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Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally