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Bye-bye, Don. But is this the end of Trumpism?
Opinion
/ 14 November 2020

Bye-bye, Don. But is this the end of Trumpism?

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.

By Philip Machanick
Dossier fuels fight for auditor watchdog’s top seat
Business
/ 13 November 2020

Dossier fuels fight for auditor watchdog’s top seat

A whistleblower says the former boss of the auditing regulatory body is behind a campaign to have its new chief executive sent packing

By Thando Maeko
Ramphosa extends national state of disaster
Coronavirus
/ 11 November 2020

Ramphosa extends national state of disaster

As the president extends the state of disaster for another month, other restrictions will be eased, including those on alcohol sales and international travel

By Tshegofatso Mathe and Khaya Koko
Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation
Coronavirus
/ 11 November 2020

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation

The president is expected to provide an update on the government’s strategies to manage the coronavirus pandemic

By Staff Reporter
Patel: South Africa on target to attract R1.2-trillion in investments
Business
/ 9 November 2020

Patel: South Africa on target to attract R1.2-trillion in investments

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

By Thando Maeko
Cheating on your funds costs you behaviour tax
Business
/ 8 November 2020

Cheating on your funds costs you behaviour tax

Short-term financial decisions fuelled by fear and greed run contrary to long-term investment goals

By Thando Maeko
Covid-19 causes Acsa to dust off its begging bowl
Business
/ 7 November 2020

Covid-19 causes Acsa to dust off its begging bowl

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

By Thando Maeko
War and Covid slow trade in Saluki dogs
World
/ 4 November 2020

War and Covid slow trade in Saluki dogs

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.

By Delil Souleiman
Greed won’t end the vaccine wars
Coronavirus
/ 31 October 2020

Greed won’t end the vaccine wars

In the race for a safe and effective vaccine, human rights and honesty should be prioritised above profits, say activists

By Pontsho Pilane
South Africa must revisit and refresh its idea of itself
Opinion
/ 29 October 2020

South Africa must revisit and refresh its idea of itself

Covid has propelled citizens into feelings of a new shared identity in which the historical force of ‘whiteness’ is fading into irrelevance

By Njabulo Ndebele
How to escape the ‘era of pandemics’
Coronavirus
/ 29 October 2020

How to escape the ‘era of pandemics’

Any of 850 000 viruses could cause the next global crisis. Experts say we should focus on prevention

By Sheree Bega
SAA to receive R10.5-billion government bailout after all
Business
/ 28 October 2020

SAA to receive R10.5-billion government bailout after all

Several struggling state-owned entities received extra funds after the medium term budget policy speech

By Thando Maeko
No mention of Africa when it comes to US foreign policy
Opinion
/ 24 October 2020

No mention of Africa when it comes to US foreign policy

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

By Lerato Tsebe
Eastern Cape universities concerned by rising Covid cases
Education
/ 21 October 2020

Eastern Cape universities concerned by rising Covid cases

Fort Hare says 26 more students have tested positive while Walter Sisulu University says some of its students have been admitted to hospital.

By Bongekile Macupe
Fort Hare students test positive for Covid after partying
Coronavirus
/ 19 October 2020

Fort Hare students test positive for Covid after partying

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.

By Bongekile Macupe
Totally gone mad: Covid-19 and the Trump presidency
Friday
/ 16 October 2020

Totally gone mad: Covid-19 and the Trump presidency

Tracing America’s bungling of the containment of the coronavirus, Totally Under Control unveils the deep rot in Trump’s presidency

By Kwanele Sosibo
The challenges of delivering a Covid-19 vaccine in Africa requires a new approach
Africa
/ 14 October 2020

The challenges of delivering a Covid-19 vaccine in Africa requires a new approach

It is imperative that we train healthcare workers and participate in continent-wide collaboration

By Dr Leonard Bikinesi and Dr Sanjeev Arora
The quiet front line battle of South Africa’s rural nurses
Health
/ 14 October 2020

The quiet front line battle of South Africa’s rural nurses

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

By Kim Harrisberg and Gulshan Khan
Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 11 October 2020

Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution

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.

By Sheree Bega
Citizens tired of being played for a fool
Opinion
/ 8 October 2020

Citizens tired of being played for a fool

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

By Craig Moffat
ArcelorMittal plans to retrench 2 500 workers
Business
/ 8 October 2020

ArcelorMittal plans to retrench 2 500 workers

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

By Thando Maeko
Domestic travel is key to saving the tourism sector
Coronavirus
/ 7 October 2020

Domestic travel is key to saving the tourism sector

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

By Patience Panashe
It’s vital to get the Copyright Amendment Bill right
Opinion
/ 7 October 2020

It’s vital to get the Copyright Amendment Bill right

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

By Chola Makgamathe
‘So where is our land? Where is the space for us?’
National
/ 7 October 2020

‘So where is our land? Where is the space for us?’

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?

By Carl Collison
Infrastructure key to economic recovery — Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 6 October 2020

Infrastructure key to economic recovery — Ramaphosa

The governing party wants localisation at the centre of its infrastructure-led strategy

By Paddy Harper
Teacher union to join Cosatu strike over ‘uncaring employer’
Coronavirus
/ 5 October 2020

Teacher union to join Cosatu strike over ‘uncaring employer’

Sadtu has accused the state of being an “uncaring employer” for failing to pay salary increases due two years ago

By Bongekile Macupe
Five universities extend academic year to March 2021
Education
/ 30 September 2020

Five universities extend academic year to March 2021

Minister Blade Nzimande says a staggered ending of the academic year is intended to support students

By Bongekile Macupe
Q&A Sessions: A focused recovery plan will guide us — Trudi Makhaya
Business
/ 19 September 2020

Q&A Sessions: A focused recovery plan will guide us — Trudi Makhaya

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

By Tshegofatso Mathe
SA’s level best: Welcome to the new normal
Coronavirus
/ 17 September 2020

SA’s level best: Welcome to the new normal

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

By Lester Kiewit
Level one loading: Almost back to normal
Coronavirus
/ 16 September 2020

Level one loading: Almost back to normal

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

By Lester Kiewit, Paddy Harper, Sarah Smit and Thando Maeko
The cost of Covid: 25 years of progress, halted
Africa
/ 16 September 2020

The cost of Covid: 25 years of progress, halted

Development has been set back by two decades, says the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report

By Simon Allison
Khaya Sithole: The perils of vaccine nationalism
Coronavirus
/ 16 September 2020

Khaya Sithole: The perils of vaccine nationalism

If distribution of the eventual Covid-19 vaccine occurs along economic and political lines, all countries will remain at risk

By Khaya Sithole
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