If it hadn’t been for Covid-19, Donald Trump might have won the presidential election. Almost 48% of voting Americans believe in his brand of democracy, equality and justice.
A whistleblower says the former boss of the auditing regulatory body is behind a campaign to have its new chief executive sent packing
As the president extends the state of disaster for another month, other restrictions will be eased, including those on alcohol sales and international travel
The president is expected to provide an update on the government’s strategies to manage the coronavirus pandemic
The trade minister says the country is on track to reach more than R1-trillion worth of investments over five years, despite Covid-19 disruptions
Short-term financial decisions fuelled by fear and greed run contrary to long-term investment goals
The SOE has asked the government for R3.5-billion in extra support over the next three years to offset losses incurred because of the pandemic
Salukis, cousins of the greyhound, have been used for hunting for thousands of years in the Middle East and are some of the fastest canines.
In the race for a safe and effective vaccine, human rights and honesty should be prioritised above profits, say activists
Covid has propelled citizens into feelings of a new shared identity in which the historical force of ‘whiteness’ is fading into irrelevance
Any of 850 000 viruses could cause the next global crisis. Experts say we should focus on prevention
Several struggling state-owned entities received extra funds after the medium term budget policy speech
During pre-election debates in the United States, very little has been said on how they view one of the world’s largest markets — which, in turn, is determined to come into its own
Fort Hare says 26 more students have tested positive while Walter Sisulu University says some of its students have been admitted to hospital.
The 30 students, who went to a bash at a tavern in East London, were not wearing masks, did not sanitise their hands nor keep to social distancing regulations.
Tracing America’s bungling of the containment of the coronavirus, Totally Under Control unveils the deep rot in Trump’s presidency
It is imperative that we train healthcare workers and participate in continent-wide collaboration
The focus may have been on urban nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic, but those in rural areas suffer similar fates. However, very little is known about how they have been able to cope
Analysis of Nasa data shows that although SO₂ emissions around the world have fallen by about 6%, the levels are high enough to harm the health of billions of people.
The use of a South African Air Force jet by ANC officials without the minister following the required procedures is one such case — and more questions arise on examination of that case
Africa’s largest steel producer announced in June it would begin the section 189 process after its initial cost-cutting measures were inadequate to insulate it from a weak economy and the economic effects of Covid-19
Staying ahead of the digital curve, including local communities in tourism offerings and promoting domestic tourism can help the ailing tourism sector survive and thrive
The currently proposed hybrid ‘fair use’ principle does not do nearly enough to protect artists, and will bankrupt them if it forces them to litigate each instance of copyright infringement
The occupation of a Camps Bay mansion by a black queer collective has divided opinion nationally. But can #WeSeeYou offer some hope for Cape Town’s marginalised black queer folk?
The governing party wants localisation at the centre of its infrastructure-led strategy
Sadtu has accused the state of being an “uncaring employer” for failing to pay salary increases due two years ago
Minister Blade Nzimande says a staggered ending of the academic year is intended to support students
Trudi Makhaya, the president’s economic adviser, talks to Tshegofatso Mathe about her upbringing, favourite books, Covid-19 and solutions to get our country out of its economic stagnation, family, reading, books, literature
It’s a lifestyle that South Africans will have to maintain as the country navigates an almost post-lockdown situation in which the coronavirus remains very alive and active
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces South Africa will move to level one of lockdown on September 20 after nearly six months of restrictions on movement, trade, learning and socialising
Development has been set back by two decades, says the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report
If distribution of the eventual Covid-19 vaccine occurs along economic and political lines, all countries will remain at risk