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The time to act is now: A letter to African leaders about the Covid-19 crisis

Article Open Letter - 13 Apr 2020

The dearth of political will and the extractive practices of external actors can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. We no longer have a choice; we need a radical change in direction. Now is the time!

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Moral leadership is essential for curbing corruption

Article Solosh Pillay & Chris Jones - 7 Mar 2020

The term ‘corruption’ is a convenient scapegoat that leaders deploy to mask their moral failings. Instead, they should re-evaluate their personal ethics

To silence Africa’s guns, empower its youth

Africa Edwin Ikhuoria - 13 Feb 2020

It may be impossible to end the cycle of conflict in various countries on the continent without creating jobs for young people

Africa’s ‘dinosaurs’ are dying out

Africa Alex Vines - 3 Jan 2020

Countries in political transition have very little time in which to deliver socioeconomic and political change

What might an African language of governance sound and look like?

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 24 Oct 2016

At front and centre need to be the insights, knowledge and expertise of Southern scholarship on Africa.

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Namibia’s leader wins Mo Ibrahim African leadership prize

Africa Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2015

The outgoing president is only the fourth winner of the $5-million annual prize, which recognises African leaders who have developed their countries.

Until death do us part from power

Africa Liesl Louw-Vaudran - 24 Jul 2014

Obama may struggle to persuade African leaders to step down timeously at leadership summit.

The Hague ‘targets Africa’

Africa Liesl Louw-Vaudran - 17 Jul 2014

Leaders push for 'local' solutions to prevent the judicial system from preying on the weak. "All the statistics show only Africa is targeted."

The bridesmaid of Timbuktu

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Feb 2009

The griots adjusted their robes and began some leg stretches in anticipation of the tremendous leaps they would soon be performing.

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Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point

Sarah Smit - 13 Aug 2020

An upcoming CCMA case will consider whether workers carrying sticks at a strike is an act of intimidation or a call for unity

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Say hello to lockdown lite

Mg Reporters - 13 Aug 2020

After months of the strictest Covid-19 restrictions in the world, it seems we are in line for a further easing of the regulations

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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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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