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Covid-19

R350 social relief grant not enough to live on
National
/ 26 September 2021

R350 social relief grant not enough to live on

Nearly half of the population in South Africa — one of the most unequal countries in the world — is considered chronically poor.

By Chris Gilili
Has South Africa reached a tipping point?
Opinion
/ 26 September 2021

Has South Africa reached a tipping point?

At a time when unemployment and poverty must be tackled head on, our country appears rudderless

By Anda Bici
Civil society steps in to fight SA’s ‘hidden hunger’ revealed by Covid-19
Opinion
/ 24 September 2021

Civil society steps in to fight SA’s ‘hidden hunger’ revealed by Covid-19

The healthy-food famine does not fit stereotypical images of need, yet it can be addressed creatively

By Brittany Kesselman
The West owes Africa $100bn (at least) for climate recovery
Africa
/ 24 September 2021

The West owes Africa $100bn (at least) for climate recovery

In fewer than three days, a US citizen emits as much carbon as a person from Chad or Niger does in one year. Such is the asymmetry in culpability for climate change.

By Chukwumerije Okereke
No more cash for coal FirstRand says
Business
/ 24 September 2021

No more cash for coal FirstRand says

The bank’s chief risk officer says banks can’t stand on the sidelines of the climate crisis debate

By Sarah Smit
South Africa gets major investment to treat Covid-19, TB, cancer, and HIV
Health
/ 23 September 2021

South Africa gets major investment to treat Covid-19, TB, cancer, and HIV

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the investment, noting that it ‘is a leapfrog to cutting edge technology’

By Eunice Masson
Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now
Business
/ 23 September 2021

Mining industry vaccinates over 200 000 workers, mandatory vaccination not on the cards for now

Minerals Council aims to get 80% of its workforce vaccinated by November

By Marcia Zali
Despite inflation risks, the monetary policy committee keeps rates on hold
Business
/ 23 September 2021

Despite inflation risks, the monetary policy committee keeps rates on hold

Inflation rose well beyond the Reserve Bank’s midpoint target in August

By Sarah Smit
Almost 2 000 South Africans step up to report corruption
National
/ 22 September 2021

Almost 2 000 South Africans step up to report corruption

The most-reported crimes range from extortion and abuse of authority to Covid-19 related graft, according to a new report by Corruption Watch

By Anathi Madubela
Gas giant spreads misinformation on oxygen plants in Namibia
Africa
/ 22 September 2021

Gas giant spreads misinformation on oxygen plants in Namibia

An investigation exposed how Afrox charges N$510 to refill a cylinder containing 1 400 litres of oxygen, enough to help a severely ill Covid-19 patient breathe for about two hours

By Madlen Davies and Tuyeimo Haidula
Africa in brief: 11-18 September
Africa
/ 21 September 2021

Africa in brief: 11-18 September

Your Africa updates: What happened on the continent this past week

By The Continent
Digital multitasking sends our brains into overdrive
Opinion
/ 21 September 2021

Digital multitasking sends our brains into overdrive

Increased pressure being placed on our cognitive abilities and continuous exposure to digital technologies affect employees’ attention span

By Sonja Strydom, Elmien Sinclair and Christa Koch
R500-million Covid-19 Gauteng hospital contract was irregularly awarded — SIU
National
/ 21 September 2021

R500-million Covid-19 Gauteng hospital contract was irregularly awarded — SIU

The bank accounts of Pro Service Consulting and Thenga Holdings have been frozen

By Athandiwe Saba and Khaya Koko
The sugar tax is working. Experts say we should double it to WHO-recommended levels
Health
/ 21 September 2021

The sugar tax is working. Experts say we should double it to WHO-recommended levels

The financial and public health cost of diabetes, as well as diabetes-related blindness and kidney failures, is being overlooked, health advocates say

By Adèle Sulcas
Ramaphosa hits the right notes as he urges Cosatu to continue to support the ANC
Politics
/ 20 September 2021

Ramaphosa hits the right notes as he urges Cosatu to continue to support the ANC

Cosatu meets to deliberate on its support for the governing party in the upcoming local government elections

By Chris Gilili
If the inflation-driving supply strain in the US lasts, it could put South Africa in a chokehold
Business
/ 19 September 2021

If the inflation-driving supply strain in the US lasts, it could put South Africa in a chokehold

In South Africa, a strong trade surplus, buoyed by robust commodity prices, will cushion our economy against pressure arising from US policy

By Sarah Smit
‘The children cannot cope any more’: Suicide in Calvinia highlights lack of support for young
Health
/ 18 September 2021

‘The children cannot cope any more’: Suicide in Calvinia highlights lack of support for young

How Covid-19 has intensified the physical and emotional burdens placed on children’s shoulders.

By Eunice Masson
Zondo may miss chief justice cut
National
/ 16 September 2021

Zondo may miss chief justice cut

The deputy chief justice is said to top Ramaphosa’s list but his position as head of the state capture commission is seen as too politically fraught

By Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Government fails to act on officials implicated in R3bn SIU recommendations
National
/ 16 September 2021

Government fails to act on officials implicated in R3bn SIU recommendations

Half of the 127 managers incriminated in gross procurement corruption have yet to be disciplined

By Khaya Koko and M&G Data Desk
Editorial: Stopping suicide is a collective challenge
Opinion
/ 16 September 2021

Editorial: Stopping suicide is a collective challenge

As a society, we must help everyone, particularly young people, to develop coping skills

By Editorial
Matric exam timetable changes to accommodate elections
Education
/ 15 September 2021

Matric exam timetable changes to accommodate elections

Moving the national senior certificate exams forward also allows matrics who are old enough to cast their ballots on 1 November

By Chris Gilili
The R15.3-million Limpopo ‘shack’ tender was earned fraudulently – SIU
National
/ 14 September 2021

The R15.3-million Limpopo ‘shack’ tender was earned fraudulently – SIU

The SIU is trying to recover R2.5-million from a housing tender as part of its investigation into corruption during the Covid-19 state of disaster

By Eunice Masson
Gold‌ ‌is‌ ‌mining’s‌ ‌biggest‌ ‌jobs‌ ‌loser,‌ ‌as‌ ‌platinum‌ ‌rakes‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌cash‌
Business
/ 14 September 2021

Gold‌ ‌is‌ ‌mining’s‌ ‌biggest‌ ‌jobs‌ ‌loser,‌ ‌as‌ ‌platinum‌ ‌rakes‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌cash‌

The industry has lost 23 000 jobs since 2012, according to a Statistics South Africa census

By Sarah Smit
How to get to vote in November’s local government elections
Politics
/ 13 September 2021

How to get to vote in November’s local government elections

Voters can register on the weekend of 18 and 19 September – or they can do it online

By Eunice Masson
Beer industry welcomes lifting of Covid-19 alcohol ban
Business
/ 13 September 2021

Beer industry welcomes lifting of Covid-19 alcohol ban

But brewers warn that a festive season prohibition will negate any recovery in the sector

By Marcia Zali
Pfizer vaccine approved for children older than 12, but roll-out not yet on the way
Coronavirus
/ 13 September 2021

Pfizer vaccine approved for children older than 12, but roll-out not yet on the way

Vulnerable older groups remain a priority for the health department, so no Covid-19 jabs for children for now

By Marcia Zali
Restrictions eased as South Africa moves to lockdown level 2
Health
/ 12 September 2021

Restrictions eased as South Africa moves to lockdown level 2

As national lockdown regulations ease, President Cyril Ramaphosa urges South Africans to vaccinate

By Eunice Masson
Early education can play a powerful role in fostering inclusion
Education
/ 12 September 2021

Early education can play a powerful role in fostering inclusion

The positive effect on the children has spilled over into the local community and improved social cohesion

By Manos Antoninis
Vax passports: Business takes cues from government
Business
/ 12 September 2021

Vax passports: Business takes cues from government

The private sector, labour and government have been thrashing out ways to increase vaccinations and to restart the economy

By Sarah Smit
Tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors welcome vaccine passports
Business
/ 12 September 2021

Tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors welcome vaccine passports

Vaccine passports prove to be a contentious issue for tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors as some welcome them and some have fears of placing another hurdle ahead of economic growth

By Anathi Madubela
Global benefits for students, universities
Education
/ 11 September 2021

Global benefits for students, universities

Online learning provides many opportunities for international students to overcome the usual hurdles of studying in South Africa

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Charities and nonprofits play a vital role in society
Opinion
/ 11 September 2021

Charities and nonprofits play a vital role in society

The spirit of philanthropy and community building is not only a virtue that serves a moral purpose, it is a function of collective human survival

By Marc Lubner
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