The activism of people such as Tlou Theophilus Cholo laid the foundation for improve work conditions in South Africa
Disinformation — turbocharged by social media algorithms — buries lies and propaganda in ‘facts’.
With about 1.5-million infections and 54 000 deaths, Covid-19 is still very much part of our lives as the state works to boost vaccinations
The home affairs department’s end game might just be the beginning. A hardcore few are still in one camp and about 600 remain in the second shelter
A peek into the life of Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, 59: his name is synonymous with his humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, which started operating from a spare room in his Pietermaritzburg home in 1992
Deon Raju has been appointed as the bank’s chief risk officer and Parin Gokaldas take over as Absa’s treasurer
The department of health briefed parliament on South Africa’s readiness for a possible third Covid-19 wave, as members’ expressed concerns in light of India’s surge in coronavirus infections.
Oxygen, hospital bed and medication shortages have left thousands dead. But the ruling party lets millions gather at religious festivals and remains on the campaign trail
Setting up a continent-wide medicine regulator could be crucial to getting Africa’s people the treatments and Covid vaccines they need. Here’s why more countries need to put their weight behind it
Social impact bonds focused on decreasing youth unemployment and improving early childhood learning have delivered positive outcomes the government can replicate to establish effective service delivery.
SA is on the verge of rolling out Covid-19 vaccines, but can we vaccinate children and pregnant women, and which jabs work against the 501Y.V2 variant?
There will be one voter registration weekend for local government elections on October 27, because of budget cuts caused by the pandemic
The opioid crisis in the US saw its beginnings in Big Pharma, one of which makes a Covid vaccine
As the wannabe president cuts loose, uBaba’s lawyers cut him loose, but other people’s money never dries up
The businessman alleges that money from a heritage fund meant for the poor has been stolen. But treasury and the Reserve Bank have called the fund a scam
An expected announcement on how many fans can attend each event is being pushed back as the city faces tightening restrictions
Cabinet has lifted the suspension on its Sisonke vaccination programme after calling a halt due to health concerns. But reviewed data has now led to a recommendation that the programme continues
In the rare event that you experience a severe side-effect as a result of Covid-19 vaccines, this fund will pay you out
Covid-19 has devastated the economy, but it has also opened a window of opportunity for businesses
Government, according to Mkhize, is “relieved” as Pfizer eventually conceded and removed the “problematic term”
Phase two of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out aims to commence mid-May. People eligible for this phase, including over-60s, can now register online
Over the last year, amid lockdowns and recession, the number of part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs took a cut in South Africa
Planning for innovation and not the pandemic has given Capitec bank runway to better results
Thursday. It’s Day 385 of the Covid-19 lockdown. Like most of my fellow South Africans, I’m wondering when, if ever, it will be my turn to get vaccinated. There’s no real answer coming from President Cyril Ramaphosa — or Health Minister Zweli Mkhize — at this stage. Lots of ifs, buts and maybes. There are […]
A recent report by the alcohol industry contradicting established research and should be thoroughly questioned
Carbon dioxide levels are now higher than at any time in past 3.6-million years
In mere months, Moderna transformed an old Polaroid factory in America into a state-of-the-art vaccine-production centre. Why can’t we do the same?
The SANDF has made headlines over the past year for all the wrong reasons. The new appointments to the Military Command Council aim to offer stability
COMMENT: The AU has laid out a clear path for the continent to produce its own vaccines
Restrictions to battle the pandemic offer ideal cover for authoritarian regimes to undermine and clamp down on opposition parties
South Africa opts to voluntarily suspend its vaccination programme following advice from US health authorities after a rare blood clot development.
Less aid and more trade will be the buzz words