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Africa's Green Revolution failed to deliver promised gains, new assessment finds

A new assessment by researcher Timothy Wise reveals that despite 20 years of efforts and massive funding, the Green Revolution model in Africa has failed to achieve its…

Is China really a champion of the Global South?

While China portrays itself as a champion of developing nations, its foreign policy reveals a status-quo superpower focused more on its geopolitical rivalry with the US than…

Very strong El Niño forecast for southern Africa this summer

Southern Africa is bracing for a very strong El Niño this summer, developing earlier than usual and set to peak between October and January, though experts caution precise…

Empowering boys, building future leaders

The Empowering the Boychild initiative has hosted its milestone 25th workshop in Alexandra, connecting 50 young boys with prominent community leaders, professionals, and mentors…

Resurrection: For its bluebuck work, Colossal is using the roan antelope, its closest living relative, as the genetic reference species and eventual surrogate. Researchers sequenced DNA from a bluebuck museum specimen at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Photos: Colossal Biosciences

The bluebuck, rebuilt

More than two centuries after the bluebuck vanished from the Western Cape, biotech firm Colossal Biosciences is attempting to genetically reconstruct the extinct antelope.…

Enduring sprint king Akani Simbine

Akani Simbine has claimed South Africa's highest individual sporting honour, being crowned Sports Star of the Year at the 19th SA Sports Awards in Sun City.

Women's Month must move beyond survival

Moving beyond celebrations of resilience, tackling intimate partner violence in South Africa requires integrating economic independence, multidisciplinary support, and genuine…

Honey bees are generalist pollinators that play a role in our global need to regenerate our biodiversity corridors to sustain the ecosystems and their functions. Photo: Supplied

Tiny bees, big job: tracking pesticide pollution in Africa’s water

Researchers at the University of Pretoria propose using honey bees as low-cost bioindicators to detect pesticide pollution in sub-Saharan Africa's water, addressing critical gaps…

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The missing piece in climate change? Scientists say it could be wind

University of Pretoria researchers on Marion Island have found that shifting wind patterns, often overlooked in climate models, play a crucial role in shaping sub-Antarctic…

Dimakatso Koketso Lekola

At 25, Dimakatso Koketso Lekola is building a career at the intersection of corporate governance and social impact. Working in the financial services sector, he supports risk,…

Tlangelani Khosa

At just 22, Tlangelani "TK" Khosa is reshaping how young South Africans navigate education and the world of work. After being rejected by every public university he applied to,…

Mpho Adelaide Tsikwana

For Mpho Adelaide Tsikwana, education is not confined to the classroom — it is a catalyst for unlocking opportunity, building confidence and equipping young people to shape their…

Kutlwano Gazide

Kutlwano Gazide is proving that a well-told story can do more than build a brand — it can unlock economic opportunity. Through strategic digital communication, she is helping…

Making breast cancer more manageable, treatable and survivable

Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in South Africa, as it is globally. It is too often a killer – but the earlier it is detected, the more accurately it can be assessed…

The long walk to freedom is not over

On Mandela Day, the debate over Nelson Mandela's legacy as a saint or a sellout continues. This article, based on Madiba's own admissions and personal interactions, argues he was…

SA's G20 triumph must not be allowed to fade

Six months after hosting the first G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil, South Africa's efforts to translate the Johannesburg Declaration into tangible change for the continent…

Violence at home is linked yet protection is not

South African law acknowledges the link between violence against women and children in the same homes, but current systems often split these realities, leaving families to…

External demand: Minerals must do more than leave the continent as raw materials. They must also support industrialisation, technology transfer, skills development, energy access and economic transformation.
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The problem is not China; it’s Africa

A Zimbabwean expert argues that Africa's approach to China regarding critical minerals is outdated, rooted in Cold War politics and anti-colonial solidarity. The article contends…

Solidarity: A new language has emerged online, women who associate with, defend or date foreign nationals are increasingly labelled “Afcon”.  Photo: Translate Foundation

Patriotic feminism: Who counts as a woman worth protecting?

In November 2025, South Africans united against gender-based violence. Yet, a troubling shift sees some women leading anti-foreigner campaigns, raising questions about who truly…