The state argues Zuma’s rights as an accused will not be violated if his bid for prosecutor Billy Downer’s removal and his acquittal is heard virtually
We look at who can get a Covid vaccine under phase two of South Africa’s national roll-out, what happens when you walk into a site and how the cost of shots are covered
‘If education must address the needs of society, then we have to adapt to the current and future needs’
Technology is one tool in a larger arsenal for a superior educational experience, and teachers must be continually trained to use it
The time has come for radical reforms that unleash the potential of all South Africans to create small businesses and jobs, and for the government to fix the education, health and other essential systems
There will be no state of emergency, but authorities are working to bring instigators of the week’s violence to book, the president said on Friday night
Local firms have struggled to adapt to the regulatory environment and the dynamics of an unpredictable market
Although it has joined 14 other countries with marked improvements, South Africa’s pandemic stimulus spending is still less than 50% green
Vaccines were stolen and many urban vaccine sites had to close as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal erupted into chaos this past week. The biggest loss however is not vaccines, but the chronic medicines that were looted leaving those with HIV, cancer and diabetes without their medication
An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence
The suspects in the fraudulent certificates case are alleged to have used social media to advertise their services
I’m no longer in fear of the virus. But it’s not because I got my jab. It’s because other fears have taken over. Who knows when I’ll get groceries, or petrol, nevermind a vaccine
Sapref declares force majeure, shutting down 35% of SA’s fuel supply
The state’s inability to foresee or forestall this week’s frightening and destructive series of events defies explanation
Despite the life-threatening anarchy occurring in areas where we work, one is still expected to show up and replace fear and anxiety with warmth and enthusiasm
The vaccines being used to fight the pandemic take at least two weeks after inoculation to become effective — and nonpharmaceutical interventions remain crucial
With tensions escalating in predominantly Indian and white suburbs, where residents have mobilised to defend themselves and their property, premier Sihle Zikalala said residents had a right to do so
City clinics and community vaccine centres closed along with crematoria and cemeteries
Any gains made at the beginning of the year could be undone as the protests and the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown threaten business confidence
The violence comes in the wake of protests last Friday when Zuma’s supporters went on the streets in KZN
South Africa’s vaccine roll-out is happening – slowly. Only 3% of eligible adults have been fully vaccinated. KwaZulu-Natal is leading the pack with the Eastern Cape hot on its heels
As the Delta variant fuels infections, the ban on alcohol sales remains, schools will stay closed until 26 July and restaurants may open with limited numbers
More children and adolescents are contracting the disease but hospital admissions remain low
Selling medication without a license to prescribe or dispense it is illegal, and can lead to a hefty fine or imprisonment
Any further extensions of Ters payments will impede the UIF’s ability to pay normal claims for unemployment and parental leave
Early childhood development programmes can provide crucial services with the correct support
The breakdown of the oil-producer alliance could cause already high prices to spike
The programme is slated begin on 19 July, the date on which most Covid-19 restrictions in the UK are set to be lifted
Our most ‘gangster’ ex-president chooses jail over testifying at Zondo. Our columnist – not half as hard – picks the jab over Covid
The industry is hoping the government will scrap the latest ban on alcohol during the next national address on the Covid-19 pandemic, expected on Sunday
The 53-year-old Geoff Makhubo was first in quarantine and was admitted to hospital last week
More than 191 000 people were vaccinated on Thursday the daily target for next week is 250 00, says the health department