The deputy finance minister also says liberalising the energy sector is key to growing the economy
International divisions on the charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders echo hypocrisy and threats to the rule of law in domestic politics
Professionalising the public service needs to start with making top positions permanent, breaking the link between political parties and public servants and swift justice for wrongdoers
This literature goes beyond Western science fiction, creating a unique identity rooted in the continent’s rich cultural heritage
The national carrier will not seek further bailouts as it expands its fleet and routes to return to profitability
Nampo agricultural event gives vehicle makers a chance to show off new offerings
Vocational education at schools, colleges and training centres, coupled with apprenticeships can improve the school-to-work transition and reduce the high unemployment rate
Tambo Sealanyane’s grandmother harbours fears that he will be victimised because his father was a member of the National Party
Jabu Mncwango supports the National Freedom Party, which is competing in the national elections for the first time after splitting from the Inkatha Freedom Party in 2011
A retired Western Cape judge is to testify in the suit over a home ‘repossessed without valid order’
To celebrate jeans and Africa Month BlueCanvasLifeJoziSA has called local denim-makers to Johannesburg to sit in conversation about the impact of denim on the continent
The court ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah and allow UN investigators into Gaza
They have also urged the government to conduct lifestyle audits on councillors and dissolve the troubled municipality
The bill lays the foundation for a single public procurement framework, provides transparency clauses that will boost the fight against state capture and corruption, and compels the state to do more to support local businesses and thus jobs
The party’s secretary general reiterated the president’s view that South Africa has a strong democracy and the country would not be in crisis if the ANC lost the elections
Commuter accidents are common in Egypt, especially in agricultural areas along the Nile and adjoining streams
The behaviours, emotions and thinking patterns common to successful teams could be a blueprint for better leadership in South Africa
Consumer inflation has eased but is still not comfortably within the central bank’s target of 3% to 6%
Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Helen Zille is counting on the multi-party coalition
We must ponder how we might be inspired by Africa Day to use creativity techniques in, and after, this election to create a better South Africa.
As Jacob Zuma’s new party gains momentum, it could damage the ANC’s results in the elections and even destroy Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency
Artists’ alignment has evolved since 1994, reflecting changing dynamics in politics
The American campaign season is in full swing, with plenty of cringe-worthy music to go with it
We can’t tell you who to vote for — or even any party to vote against. Arriving at a considered decision is your democratic duty
Sparse, powerfully acted play brings the lives of anti-apartheid activist couple to the stage
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost
Young artist’s work explores African spirituality as a means to recover from colonialism
The king’s relatives want all assets to be retained until the court cases against him end
South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens
This is an edited extract from The Child, the new novel by South African writer Alistair Mackay
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Despite all the shiny new legislation, don’t think that party funding issues have disappeared