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Johnson defends under-fire virus ‘test and trace’ scheme

Coronavirus Agence France Presse - 3 Jun 2020

The scheme uses an army of 25 000 tracers to contact people who may have been exposed to the virus

Covid-19 has a silver lining

Article Jeff Rudin - 1 Apr 2020

The outbreak and the response to it is showing us that many things are possible, including the provision of water to waterless municipalities

Covid-19 shows what Zimbabwean nationalism means

Africa Percy Zvomuya - 31 Mar 2020

The country’s elites can no longer jet away to overseas health facilities and must now face the hospital system that could not help Zororo Makamba, a 30-year-old who died of the virus

Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes

Analysis Richard Calland - 18 Mar 2020

Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable

Football on the colonial frontier

Sport Luke Feltham - 17 Jan 2020

Still fighting for their right to return home, exiled Chagossians are using football to unite a diaspora

‘There is blood in the tea’

Africa Nick Perry - 1 Nov 2019

Kenyans who were expelled from their land by British colonisers — to make way for tea plantations — are demanding justice

DA’s ‘street fighter’ to tone it down

Article Lester Kiewit - 30 Oct 2019

In his run for the post of party leader, John Steenhuisen says he will respect any outcome.

Political leadership is in a mess

Article Richard Calland - 25 Oct 2019

Ironically enough, a potent drive for reform of the capitalist system will come from the private sector

Cameroon’s anglophone conflict goes back 100 years

Africa Agency - 30 Sep 2019

On Monday, Cameroon will begin a national dialogue to try and end the separatist conflict but rebel leaders have already refused to take part

Thomas Cook’s big fat Greek wedding ruined after firm collapses

Article Agency - 27 Sep 2019

The couple, from the town of Hucknall near Nottingham in central England, said they had spent almost £10 000 on a wedding package with Thomas Cook

What does the ruling on the suspension of British parliament mean?

Article Dario Thuburn - 24 Sep 2019

The court said that the advice the PM had given to the queen, who formally issued the prorogation order, was "unlawful, void and of no effect"

The law aimed at blocking no-deal Brexit

Article Dario Thuburn - 9 Sep 2019

The Brexit law that received royal assent on Monday is at the centre of a constitutional stand-off with enormous implications for Britain

Robert Gabriel Mugabe, 1924-2019: A tragedy in three acts

Africa Simon Allison - 6 Sep 2019

Robert Mugabe shaped and twisted an entire nation in his own image. Now he can rule forever from the Great Presidential Palace in the Sky.

On the power of language

Article Mpumelelo Ncube - 23 Aug 2019

Educating our children in their mother tongues will help to address underdevelopment in Africa

The hidden evils of “social cohesion”

Article Point Author - 7 Aug 2019

Bandied around as a panacea, “social cohesion” is actually a way for the elite to dominate citizens by forcing them to repress their differences

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

Coronavirus

SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection