The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from
Wrangling in the ANC, incompetence and corruption have brought the council close to collapse
Wastewater-based epidemiology can play a vital role in pandemic preparedness
Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa’s work illuminates the future of healthcare
Partnerships such as Cuba’s with Africa can help drive pandemic responses
There is some reason to celebrate the latest version of the draft Pandemic Accord, a deal drawn up to prevent a repeat of Covid’s worst effects. But it’s still too soon to look away
New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future
Crawford International celebrates exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2023
Mantwa Chinoamadi, producer of the 2023 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, says our shores are open for the world to come and enjoy music
Mbali’s second round of treatment first seemed to have worked. And then, six years after her first diagnosis of leukaemia, we had to face what no family is ever ready to face
A gradual easing within broadly contained zones before loosening restrictions more broadly worked for China’s economy. It may work for its healthcare system too
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority had to speed up its approval of new medicines while still ensuring that they were safe and effective
During a crisis such as the Covid pandemic, people have simple demands of the media: how to protect themselves, which government rules they have to follow and what the future holds
Some human rights organisations are enabling toxicity to harmful degrees
‘What I like about Glenwood, the vibe is good. People don’t turn their noses up. The people like to try Russian and Korean food.’
They want quantitative commitments to the various finance mechanisms that rich countries have promised to contribute to
Though there are still challenges, parasport champions are breaking records on the track and in boardrooms
As India and South Africa push for relief at the World Trade Organisation through intellectual property rights waivers, India’s history of getting concessions may be the proverbial tripping block
There are signs that the continent’s population is relaxing risk-reducing measures (masks, physical distancing, washing hands), which could push 40-million people into extreme poverty
The narratives about the African country’s debt crisis are being used as fodder in geopolitical battles
The producer spoke to Cayleigh Bright on the day the Cape Town Opera returned to rehearsals after almost six months of lockdown about the future-proof transcendence, resilience and relatability of opera