Myths abound about what works and doesn’t once you have contracted the virus. As the second wave engulfs the country here is what specialists have to say
The government’s partners at Nedlac have signed a social impact agreement to support the power utility, with a particularly focus on assisting it in accessing new capital to reduce its debt
The country’s economy grew at an annualised rate of 66.1%, marking the strongest pace of expansion since at least 1993
After missing the global HIV/Aids targets, new benchmarks that put people at the centre, especially those most at risk, need to be set
The technology service company has cut its debt from R4-billion to R2-billion in just two years. Its reputation was harmed by corruption that has come to light during the inquiry into state capture
Dodging tear gas and bullets with Uganda’s opposition leader
Daniel Ominde was young, fit and healthy. He thought he would be safe from Covid-19. He was wrong. This is his story . . .
Do parents even know that they have a say in the school calendar or do they wait to get the letters at the end of the year telling them when schools close and open?
The pandemic inspired 10 principals in Limpopo to study through ‘play’ how to learn to learn again — and what is really important in education
These workers could see double-digit increases in their minimum wage
As more people continue to work from home, a decreased demand for commercial
property is expected to continue as long as South Africa’s growth levels remain low
In following an international, scientific approach the state assumed extraordinary power over people
The early release of the metro’s loose cannon Lungisa has everyone guessing about his next outburst
The stringent lockdown measures resulted in many sectors crumpling, but the citrus industry boomed
Industry experts say movie theatres will survive the effects of the lockdown only if more of them start providing an experience viewers can’t replicate at home
Are RFIs a viable model for aiding Africa’s economic development?
Stocktake at the end of a momentous year shows that the ruling party holds all the cards but has little room for manoeuvre
With the number of cases spiralling out of control in hotspots in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, longer curfews and restrictions on alcohol sales are being implemented
The president’s address follows a special sitting of Cabinet, which considered recommendations of the National Coronavirus Command Council
As the pandemic’s second wave spreads through the country, the number of excess deaths increases too
Mobile data costs need to come down or edutech sites be zero-rated, though
Dr Thembi Mokgethi appointed as new health MEC as premier seeks to stop Covid-19 malfeasance
Ten homeless men who turned a vacant lot into an organic vegetable garden are now reaping the rewards of their toil
Farming must embrace sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices to secure our future
Yvette Raphael describes herself as a ‘professional protester, sjambok feminist and hater of trash’. Government officials would likely refer to her as ‘a rebel’. She’s fought for equality her entire life, she says. And she’s scared of no one
Reverend Frank Chikane has just completed six years as the chairperson of the Kagiso Trust. He speaks about corruption, his children’s views and how churches can be mobilised
The pandemic hit abalone farmers fast and hard. Prices have dropped and backers appear to be losing their appetite for investing in the delicacy
COMMENT: Businesses need to focus on the training the so-called soft skills needed to respond to an ever-changing environment
Diego Armando Maradona, the greatest footballer to wear the number 10 jersey, has left the field
Antony Kaminju shares his experience of making a photo of the Roving Bantu Kitchen’s Sifiso Ntuli
Vital information apps and websites are outdated as cases begin to mushroom, especially near the coast, just in time for the December holidays
COMMENT: The disaster regulations mandated zero-rating for some websites. Now it is time to expand this access