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‘Midwife’ sued after twins die
National
/ 19 May 2024

‘Midwife’ sued after twins die

The parents have opened a criminal case against Caitlyn Collins, who they allege purported to be a midwife who could assist with a home birth

By Lyse Comins
Explainer: Understanding mergers and acquisitions
Business
/ 18 May 2024

Explainer: Understanding mergers and acquisitions

M&A activity in South Africa experienced a sharp decline in 2023 and a rebound in 2024 is only plausible after the elections

By Anathi Madubela
Lake Malawi’s lake is rising, flooding its beaches
Africa
/ 18 May 2024

Lake Malawi’s lake is rising, flooding its beaches

The lake has been swelling since late February, disrupting the country’s tourism industry

By Jack Mcbrams and The Continent
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Zuma ‘threat’ to Constitution
Opinion
/ 18 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Zuma ‘threat’ to Constitution

The legal fraternity is uneasy after the ANC president’s recent comments

By Pearlie Joubert Author
The SA Car of the Year is crowned
Motoring
/ 18 May 2024

The SA Car of the Year is crowned

The BMW 7 Series drove off with the overall trophy in this year’s edition

By Lerato Matebese
NHI must not become another looting pot 
Opinion
/ 18 May 2024

NHI must not become another looting pot 

Having an insurance system administered by corrupt politicians who do not care about citizens will lead to the further deterioration of the healthcare system

By Gugu Ndima
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Editorial: You owe it to Mandela, Mr Zuma
Editorial
/ 18 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Editorial: You owe it to Mandela, Mr Zuma

An editorial from the M&G’s coverage of the 2009 elections

By Editorial
Kendrick Lamar vs Drake: Beware of the false prophets
Friday
/ 18 May 2024

Kendrick Lamar vs Drake: Beware of the false prophets

Kendrick Lamar’s win over Drake shows the resurgence of an illiberal racial mood in America

By Boima Tucker
Court bid to curb King MisuZulu’s powers
National
/ 17 May 2024

Court bid to curb King MisuZulu’s powers

His uncle, Prince Mbonisi ka Bhekuzulu, has argued in court that Ingonyama Trust funds must be protected pending litigation challenging the king’s accession in the Pretoria high court

By Lyse Comins
Plea to African Union: Halt votes on WHO pandemic agreement and international health regulations amendments
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Plea to African Union: Halt votes on WHO pandemic agreement and international health regulations amendments

African states should prepare their own context-sensitive approaches to public health crises because they bear the major health burdens

By Pan-African Epidemic and Pandemic Working Group
Eastern Cape mayor ‘goes on ANC manifesto jol’
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

Eastern Cape mayor ‘goes on ANC manifesto jol’

The Eastern Cape delegation was invited by the deputy minister of agriculture to school activities in KwaZulu-Natal

By Khaya Koko and Aarti Bhana
40 dehorned rhinos relocated in bid to ‘rewild’ captive-bred animals
The Green Guardian
/ 17 May 2024

40 dehorned rhinos relocated in bid to ‘rewild’ captive-bred animals

The rhinos, which are part of the 2 000 that belonged to controversial breeder John Hume, have now been relocated to a conservancy in KwaZulu-Natal

By Sheree Bega
DA rented a crowd to march in Riverlea, residents claim
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

DA rented a crowd to march in Riverlea, residents claim

The party’s leader, John Steenhuisen, said life is harder in Riverlea than it is in many war zones

By Lunga Mzangwe
Can brain transplants preserve artistic legacies?
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Can brain transplants preserve artistic legacies?

Transferring someone’s consciousness may not be possible, and it raises ethical questions about identity, autonomy and the sanctity of life

By Marietjie Botes
Give us land, we will vote for you, Phoenix residents tell Malema
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

Give us land, we will vote for you, Phoenix residents tell Malema

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader criticised the NHI Act, arguing that the government was outsourcing its responsibility

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC is confident of Gauteng
Politics
/ 17 May 2024

ANC is confident of Gauteng

In-house studies show that the party could still get over half of the vote in the elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
IFP: M&G article cherry-picks the facts
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

IFP: M&G article cherry-picks the facts

Right of reply

By Velenkosini Hlabisa
Rwanda opposition figure barred from election race
Africa
/ 17 May 2024

Rwanda opposition figure barred from election race

Bernard Ntaganda, a fierce critic of President Paul Kagame, had petitioned the high court in a bid to set aside convictions dating back more than a decade

By Agence France Presse
Ubuntu is for all people including the LGBTQ+ community
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Ubuntu is for all people including the LGBTQ+ community

The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people are recognised by many nations including South Africa, but a rise in homophobia is challenging these rights

By Chris Mallouris
Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city

With basic training and technology, urban farmers can create lower prices and address waste issues

By Naudé Malan
New responses to diseases – and each other
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

New responses to diseases – and each other

Antagonism and tension are inherent in our being but we can change the conversation

By Skye Scott
Postpone vote on the WHO’s amendments to health regulations and pandemic agreement
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Postpone vote on the WHO’s amendments to health regulations and pandemic agreement

The power to decide on how pandemics are managed should not reside in one individual at the World Health Organisation

By Elizabeth Hankins, David Bell, Henry Kyobe Bosa, Janci Lindsay, Misaki Wayengera & Reginald MJ Oduor
Runner tried to pull a fast one
Friday
/ 17 May 2024

Runner tried to pull a fast one

This is an edited extract from Jonathan Ancer’s new book Bullshit

By Jonathan Ancer
The NHI and the risks of populism on the eve of a crucial election
National
/ 17 May 2024

The NHI and the risks of populism on the eve of a crucial election

The president is attempting to shift the election campaign focus away from the government’s failures towards a promise to deliver more, although its track record suggests it cannot

By Emsie Ferreira
Editorial | Don’t play politics over healthcare
Editorial
/ 17 May 2024

Editorial | Don’t play politics over healthcare

We issue a plea to incumbent leaders and the loud opposition: for once, let’s put our country and its people first.

By Editorial
Standard Bank and Blessing Ngobeni forge artistic collaboration
Friday
/ 17 May 2024

Standard Bank and Blessing Ngobeni forge artistic collaboration

Award-winning artist partners with the institution on custom apparel and homeware

By Lesego Chepape
Margie Orford: Writing to stay alive
Friday
/ 16 May 2024

Margie Orford: Writing to stay alive

South African author speaks about suicide, being a woman and her new book — a memoir

By Charles Leonard
Egypt and Nigeria currency devaluations hurt Vodacom, MTN
Business
/ 16 May 2024

Egypt and Nigeria currency devaluations hurt Vodacom, MTN

Emerging markets will always be susceptible to currency risk, analysts say

By Anathi Madubela
George building collapse: Firm ‘working with the authorities’
National
/ 16 May 2024

George building collapse: Firm ‘working with the authorities’

The contractor says that it is cooperating in probes into the collapse

By Umamah Bakharia
Beautiful seventy-four fish is a story of hope for marine conservation in South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 16 May 2024

Beautiful seventy-four fish is a story of hope for marine conservation in South Africa

Our survival depends on the ocean and it is crucial to take steps to save it, conservationist Judy Mann said this week

By Sheree Bega
Zuma arms deal trial date set for 2025
Politics
/ 16 May 2024

Zuma arms deal trial date set for 2025

The trial is scheduled to begin in April next year, nearly two decades after the former president was first charged for taking bribes from a French arms dealer

By Emsie Ferreira
Dutch Disease and what to do about it in South Africa
Opinion
/ 16 May 2024

Dutch Disease and what to do about it in South Africa

Research suggests the country is suffering from it, requiring better governance and institutions

By Ross Harvey
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