Allocating adequate funding to scientific research, development and innovation can have a positive effect on sustainable development
In his application for leave to appeal, Zuma argued that an appeal court could find the prosecution had dirty hands so the trial should not proceed
She tells the Mail & Guardian about her spiritual practice and the importance of practicing with integrity and compassion, whatever your realm
Public consultations for the country’s new health Bill show how language barriers can keep healthcare away from those who need it
"I always felt awkward photographing people in desperate, unfortunate conditions. What do you say? How do you comfort? Is “sorry” ever enough?"
People who know John Steenhuisen, the DA’s interim leader, say he has what it takes to lead
Workers at the factory were found to be toiling under appalling conditions for only R65 a day.
Drug user, and later dealer, Fig lives in Yeoville in the mid-1990s. Not a novel for the faint-hearted
As protestors pointed out earlier this year in countrywide demonstrations, GBV is an epidemic that needs to be addressed with great haste
She is a hard taskmaster but caring, a stickler for rules and committed to serving the country
South Africa’s sportsman of the year enjoys his second round on top of the world ring
My three days of wading through court papers and no story is like wee Paddy’s three days of an SAA flight
Business rescue is unlikely to work for a state-owned airline, say experts. But the government has no money for bailouts
The decision, made public by EFF president Julius Malema at a briefing in Johannesburg yesterday, effectively ends the coalition
But librarians face difficulties in a society where the culture of reading is not widespread
“It was the opportunity of a lifetime for some of our kids … allowing them to explore a world of programming and the creative use of technology.”
The difference between children exposed to early childhood development and those who aren’t is stark
The M&G needs to acknowledge the strides made by, and the leadership of, the government and the defence industry in the field of arms control
Migrant leader accused of military-style
tactics to influence people and push authorities for a chance to leave South Africa
A previously undisclosed tender report reveals that the contract to fix a key wastewater treatment plant was delayed for over a year
Despite having come to the country 300 years ago, hateful comments were made online
The low consumer price inflation could lead the central bank to cut interest rates, says economists
Colourful Numbers is a new podcast that attempts to tell the stories behind the data, particularly the ones that are important for our survival
The label is used so often it runs the risk of monotony. A new report sheds light on the full, multidimensional nightmare of South African inequality
Victim testimonies can be key to securing convictions. They can also be traumatic. Meet the furry friends coming to the rescue.
Participants at the People’s Brics meeting in Brazil encouraged grassroots resistance to fight for democracy
We need to move beyond tolerance to acceptance: an appreciation and celebration of different ideas, opinions and practices
In an answering affidavit, the public protector accuses the president of obfuscating and being part of a “grand stratagem” to have her removed
Liberalism in South Africa has endured, and the party will continue to seek to establish a market driven democracy
Religious leaders opposed apartheid and now, 25
years into democracy, they must promote justice
After coming out as gay, the Kenyan musician fled to South Africa seeking asylum. Yet he faced discrimination here too
Artists everywhere are self-publishing and performing through social media to get their voices heard.