As emerging markets struggle to claw back growth, rising geo-economic fragmentation is expected to make conditions even tougher
September is also Deaf Awareness Month with the International Day of Sign Languages (23 September) and the International Week of the Deaf being observed
In his new book, regular M&G contributor Wandile Sihlobo explores South Africa’s disparities, challenges and solutions
The displacement of illegal artisanal mining gangs by the police causes the miners to flee to other areas, resulting in violent turf wars that spill over into neighbouring areas
Dissidents are are being killed, detained and forced into exile for demanding human rights and freedom
The effect of illegal mining includes sabotaged pipelines that contaminate the environment, illegal water usage, sinkholes, underground fires and explosions
They scour mine dumps on the West Rand for gold
The informal economy around zama zama mining has replaced that of large-scale mining companies that have abandoned or closed their mines
Only when we all truly embrace non-racism in South Africa can we consider the battle to be won
At least 73 people have died and scores injured when the building they lived in burnt down