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The South African arms manufacturer fends off undue pressure from a Saudi military company

Diplomatic relations between South Africa and Qatar are strained following a decision by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to meet former president Jacob Zuma last month, despite South Africa’s wishes that the meeting not go ahead.

Two ANC leaders implicated in the VBS bank report will be called to appear before the party’s integrity commission

Mcebo Dlamini announced last week that he would contest the ANCYL’s leadership race

“I identify as a trans woman. I wear short mini skirts and high heels. I’ve been doing sex work for seven years and have been living on the street for 10 years.”

The Legal Practice Act and the Pan Africa Bar Association promise to bring big changes

Counsel for rape accused Timothy Omotoso has faced outrage for his cross-examination of Cheryl Zondi, who has accused the televangelist pastor of grooming and sexually abusing her since she was 14 years old.

Blair Atholl, which is in a dry area, wants to drill boreholes to water its golf course. It’s a textbook case of how ‘developers’ manipulate the rules

Dean Kamen has created prosthetic arms with fingers that can pick up a grape and pop it into your mouth

No one, not even seemingly principled SA, can resist selling weapons to a warring, rogue state

Supporting Saudi Arabia’s lukewarm reforms sends a signal of consent to a murderous regime

The auditor general berated Ingonyama Trust for mismanagement and wrongfully keeping revenue

“When I introduce myself as a farmer, they say: ‘You are too pretty for that,’ but I’ve got a brain,” says Dineo Boshomane. “Others say: ‘Let me touch your hands. They are too soft.’ My hands are soft because I take care of myself.

Half the world’s orcas are doomed, because a coal byproduct has been leaking into the oceans for more than a century

Activists and pet owners of colour get a going-over because of racist views about people’s culture

Last-ditch talks are to take place between the ANC national leadership and disaffected Mpumalanga party members this weekend in an attempt to resolve their high court bid to stop 108 “ghost” branches from taking part in the provincial list process ahead of next year’s national and provincial elections.

One of South Africa’s oldest nations is fighting for recognition of its king, language and ancestral land

The NPA has, until now, failed to prosecute perpetrators who didn’t get amnesty from the TRC

The National Transport movement has also not paid the provident fund to members’ fury

There are conditions to this reconciliation — Moshoeu is not being employed.

Like criminals at the scene of a crime, the substances that cause cancer leave their fingerprints behind. Now, the world may be closer than ever to unravelling the clues hidden in our DNA

Ethiopia’s new prime minister is trying to do things differently. If he succeeds, the consequences will be felt beyond his borders

Despite their best efforts, their worlds are so far apart they have nothing to talk about

One-size-fits-all solutions cannot fix the myriad problems facing the Central African Republic

Sand mining by a Chinese company destroyed a lagoon and wetland and flooded out a village

As global uncertainty increases, so the Republic of China’s future becomes more uncertain

The total amount is yet to tallied but could reach billions and could hit taxpayers in the pocket

“Dairy-free, cheddar-flavoured cheese.” This particular combination of words might not sound appealing to the average South African, but to some vegans its allure is undeniable.

The damage to the IT department alone is likely to amount to R2.16-billion over the next five years

A trade war with the US, a crackdown on video gaming and a bear market have dimmed its prospects

The rail agency needs court supervision to comply with safety directives, as it faces mounting problems.

To stay abreast in these confusing times, the public service must be empowered to act

Trustworthy information is a vital part of a healthy democracy

In the latest scandal, the platform realised that it was reporting up to 900% increases in the number of people watching videos

In recent weeks, three cases have come to light that clearly show that labour court judges are issuing court orders forbidding strikes

A zillion emails await me – and a pile of newspapers, which is where I spot a chance to win the journo prize

A new study finds that women voters, who carry the bulk of the socioeconomic and inequality burden, may put socioeconomic rights above party loyalties in the coming national elections

The latest media figures show that women are slowly advancing, but their experiences tell of little change at the top

To make it work, politicians must stop meddling and people with expertise must be brought in

A former Hawks spokesperson claims he alerted the Sunday Times to the fact that it was being used

Reacting to the recent release of discouraging crime statistics, Police Minister Bheki Cele said the police alone cannot win the fight against crime. He appealed for more civilian involvement.

As with economics, the state is rudderless, which requires a return to the ideals of the Constitution and a developmental state

The were small gains to be had by finding loopholes in the laws that bolstered apartheid

The disorder is often misdiagnosed because symptoms mask the problem, but it can be treated with therapy

In all the offices I’ve worked, I sat in the so-called bullpen — a shared working space modelled on ­war-time sweat shops.

The NMU has launched a meticulously researched diploma that addresses the many critical issues of technical training

In complicated spaces and times, these songs have held us in inexplicable ways, ways that are difficult to place into the binaries to which we are so attached.

John Kani stars in Congo: The Trial of King Leopold

What a Time to Be Alone by Chidera Eggerue, Drogas Wave by Lupe Fiasco

The rapper’s ‘DROGAS Wave’ album builds on the painting ‘Slave Ship’ and accompanying poem

The Lagos Photo Festival brings together 22 photographers from 18 countries to expand the scope and role of photography on the continent

Artist Florine Demosthene’s aesthetic has evolved, in part, from the restless nature of her practice.

With the promise to explore the growing use of American gimmicks and language by South African artists, it appeared as if the film would address how mainstream South African music has gone from the likes of Mandoza asking us “Uzoyithola kanjani uhleli ekhoneni [How will you get what you want by sitting on the street corner]?” to Gemini Major.

The author of the report sets the wags talking about a reality that at times seems more farcical than fiction

The president and his fawning ministers are being interrogated about corruption. Sound familiar?

Young black professionals have found a place that offers support, community and a network

Veterans put youngsters to shame as they prove that what counts is how you treat your body

The event — the brainchild of the United Kingdom’s Prince Harry, who will attend the fourth edition in Sydney starting Saturday — brings together 500 competitors from 18 countries.

Oz coach admits changes in tactics are needed, but he stand behind his trio of assistant coaches

Collins Mbesuma among the old hands at the heart of the newly promoted club