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Nollywood-style weddings land on the cutting room floor

Africa Bolu Akindele - 5 Jul 2020

As the coronavirus restrictions on mass gatherings persist, Nigeria is having to tone down the grand events it cherishes

South Africa on track to move to phase three of its Covid-19 economic response

Business Thando Maeko - 13 May 2020

The next phase of the government’s economic strategy, which will be announced ‘soon’, is expected to detail plans to recover from the crisis wrought by the coronavirus pandemic

Watch it again: President Ramaphosa to address the nation

Coronavirus Kiri Rupiah - 13 May 2020

The president’s address follows a number of meetings with Cabinet and the National Coronavirus Command Council

Listen to the voice of Generation C — they have answers for Africa’s future

Coronavirus Mamokgethi Phakeng - 8 May 2020

Many young people already know how to deal with the problems the Covid-19 pandemic has wrought — they have been living with them all along

‘Over-preparing’ to fight the virus

Business Sarah Smit - 7 May 2020

Gauteng infrastructure MEC Tasneem Motara’s life has changed. It is calmer, but preparing for a flood of Covid-19 patients raises the pressure

Level four lockdown: Dlamini-Zuma stubs out South Africa’s hopes for a puff

Article Paddy Harper - 29 Apr 2020

Some industries will open but the tobacco ban remains in place, contradicting the president’s earlier remarks

Covid-19 pandemic: An opportunity to press the reset button on capitalism?

Article Bert Olivier - 27 Apr 2020

Human greed has brought us to the brink of societal collapse. It is time for a student-led revolution to promote a transition to a new economic system

Co-values needed as much as a scientific breakthrough

Article Arnold Smit - 25 Apr 2020

Honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness and compassion will carry humanity through any crisis

Covid-19 stigma: Revealing the pre-existing fault lines in our society

Article Casper Lӧtter - 23 Apr 2020

South Africans have an uncaring stigmatising and marginalising culture and it keeps people on the fringes of society with diminished opportunities in life

Review: ‘Afterland’ — a novel that foreshadows the Covid-19 pandemic

Article Theresa Mallinson - 23 Apr 2020

For the past five years, Lauren Beukes has been working on a book set in the aftermath of a global epidemic. Its release couldn’t have been more timely

In a pandemic, science and humanities work side by side

Article Fraser McNeill - 22 Apr 2020

Anthropologists ask the difficult questions about human behaviour and also provide the difficult answers

Richard Calland: A lifetime chance for a future we want

Analysis Richard Calland - 22 Apr 2020

Leaders need to grapple with the wicked problem of how to ease out of the lockdown

Nigeria’s president loses his right hand man to Covid-19

Africa Aanu Adeoye - 22 Apr 2020

Abba Kyari was Muhammadu Buhari’s powerful chief of staff, and the jockeying to replace him has already begun

South Africa’s Covid-19 economic stimulus plan — opportunity out of crisis

Article M&G Reporters - 21 Apr 2020

The president’s R500-billion economic package offers a new deal for desperate South Africans across the class divide

Ramaphosa announces R500-billion Covid-19 package for South Africa

Article Beauregard Tromp & Sipho Kings - 21 Apr 2020

President announces an ‘extraordinary coronavirus budget’ with R20-billion for healthcare and spending on the pandemic equal to 10% of national GDP

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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.

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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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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

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing