Instead of acknowledging the logistical challenges at hospitals and clinics, the minister has tried to shift the focus to others.
Policy paralysis and compromises mean inclusive development continues to elude the country.
An inflexible single-medium system cannot meet the demands of an egalitarian society.
This week Mail & Guardian editor Angela Quintal finally sat down with South Africa’s top judge for a frank two-hour interview.
If you have heard of Moocs and Moods, you will know the current academic model is a dinosaur.
The challenge for South African universities is to extend their excellence beyond just infectious diseases, development studies and emerging markets.
The African Union wants "rich" members such as South Africa to cough up to lessen the body’s reliance on foreign aid.
Quietly and in incremental steps an energy megaproject is taking shape in one of Africa’s least-developed countries, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The departure of rugby stalwarts opens the doors for younger players – and new coaches – to shine.
How do you survive a potentially lethal attack by a great white shark? Mathieu Dasnois found out on the Wild Coast.