Much is at stake for the wealthy, US-friendly Gulf states, whose expensive economic diversification plans rely on a peaceful environment for business and tourism
Voters tend to fall into five categories – legacy parties, populist leaders, solution-based parties, parties that represent a voter’s interests, and those who are disillusioned
Efforts to modernise the capital Cairo’s infrastructure are running up against, and sometimes through, the city’s long history
South Africa has a right to pursue its national interests anywhere in the world and not to simply follow the dictates of the West, the US in particular
Despite being a preventable and curable disease, about 150 people died from TB every day in South Africa in 2022
The global superpower has sought to nurture its relations with sub-Saharan Africa, which is an important source of the critical minerals needed to sustain its economy
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Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food
Eight months later the defence has not brought in its ballistics experts because of a lack of funds
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The innovative methodology of design thinking can show us how to reimagine museums and heritage spaces
Newly elected mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says there is ‘pressure’ for the ANC to fail the metro ‘as the EFF and DA had done’
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Three people were washed away in a vehicle and died in the Margate floods overnight
Police Minister Bheki Cele said the police service is working with Interpol and other organisations after a tip-off that the child could be overseas
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The devastation of Cyclone Freddy, which Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe, is being exacerbated by the drought brought on by El Niño
Some of this stems from history such as the dop system, but much of it is because the heavy use of alcohol is socially acceptable
South Africa imports all its rice and half its wheat so the exchange rate is a factor to watch
Sebidi’s Ntlo E Etsamayang exhibit is on display at the UJ Art Gallery until 17 May
The health sectors in both countries are under pressure, with professionals either leaving or striking for better pay and working conditions
As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, this election debate at Fort Hare is more than just a discussion; it’s a pivotal moment for reflection, decision-making, and shaping the future of the nation.
DA leader, John Steenhusinen, sat down with the Mail & Guardian’s Lizeka Tandwa, for a one-on-one interview.
Official figures on rhino horn stockpiles are ‘conflicting, inconsistent, untrustworthy and cannot be verified’, the report says
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Plans like the one announced by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi won’t move the needle on joblessness
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None of the four candidates for a vacancy at the apex court were in favour of merging it with the supreme court of appeal
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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has blamed the University of Johannesburg for a financial error that reduced student allowances
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This will be seen as another blow to the ANC’s prospects of regaining its majority
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Minister of electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said wind energy has a big role to play during winter
Nicola Conte brings his vibrant jazz fusion to South Africa, celebrating International Jazz Day with a blend of tradition and innovation
Tongaat Hulett can only exit business rescue once the approved plan is largely implemented or the company is no longer financially distressed
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Investigating officer Scotch Tabane says Mashaba, who is also the subject of a R34 million SIU investigation, is also a suspect in two cases of arson and one of attempted murder
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Professor David Bilchitz said the state should not be able to claim a lack of resources prevented it from providing a minimum of food and shelter
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Her resilience serves as a shining example – a reminder that no matter how difficult the road may be, we must never give up the fight for what is right