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Obituary: Lebo Malepa, the man who brought backpacking to Soweto
Friday
/ 21 January 2022

Obituary: Lebo Malepa, the man who brought backpacking to Soweto

Lebo Malepa built his backpacking operation from the ground up, but shared his success with his neighbours

By Oupa Nkosi
2021 matrics set new record with a pass rate of 76.4%
Education
/ 20 January 2022

2021 matrics set new record with a pass rate of 76.4%

Most bachelor passes and distinctions in the class of came from female learners

By Marcia Zali
Basic education minister celebrates the top achievers in the class of 2021
Education
/ 20 January 2022

Basic education minister celebrates the top achievers in the class of 2021

Angie Motshekga says 2021’s matrics are in ‘a class of their own’ for having persevered through Covid-19 pandemic for two years

By Marcia Zali
New era of health science for Africa as NantSA launches vaccine-manufacturing campus
Health
/ 19 January 2022

New era of health science for Africa as NantSA launches vaccine-manufacturing campus

The first locally manufactured Covid-19 vaccine from the new facility, which is based in Cape Town, is expected within the next year

By Eunice Masson
SAA to revive Durban route
Business
/ 19 January 2022

SAA to revive Durban route

The beleaguered national carrier resumed flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town last September after exiting business rescue

By Sarah Smit
‘Partygate’: A timeline of Boris Johnson’s latest scandal
Top Six
/ 19 January 2022

‘Partygate’: A timeline of Boris Johnson’s latest scandal

The UK Prime Minister defended some of the events — quickly dubbed “partygate” since they were reported in newspapers from late last year —  as work gatherings.

By Agence France Presse
Matric class of 2021 showed resilience, says Independent Examination Board chief executive
Education
/ 19 January 2022

Matric class of 2021 showed resilience, says Independent Examination Board chief executive

Pupils had to adjust to a new way of learning in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit

By Marcia Zali
Inflation accelerates to highest rate since 2017
Business
/ 19 January 2022

Inflation accelerates to highest rate since 2017

Elevated inflation has become a stubborn feature of the global economy’s recovery from the Covid-19 slump and central banks have been forced to react

By Sarah Smit
Africa’s Role Models: Uganda’s first wildlife vet wants to change world
Africa
/ 17 January 2022

Africa’s Role Models: Uganda’s first wildlife vet wants to change world

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is contributing to conservation not only with her veterinary skills but also by supporting community development

By Halima Athumani
Terminally ill children suffer from neglect, say health experts
Health
/ 16 January 2022

Terminally ill children suffer from neglect, say health experts

Many of these children die without any palliative support and experience unnecessary discomfort and pain, unless an overburdened NGO steps in.

By Chris Bateman
World’s crises are interlinked and need a global response
Opinion
/ 15 January 2022

World’s crises are interlinked and need a global response

The connections between health, climate change, declining public trust and democratic legitimacy, and geopolitical instability must be recognised

By Bill Emmott
US cancer death rate drops by a third since 1991
Health
/ 15 January 2022

US cancer death rate drops by a third since 1991

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States behind heart disease.

By Agence France Presse
Blood supply is critically low and a rise in demand looms, says the blood service
Health
/ 14 January 2022

Blood supply is critically low and a rise in demand looms, says the blood service

Instead of reaching a daily target of 3 500 litres, the South African National Blood Service is collecting only 2 300 litres

By Eunice Masson
Australia cancels Novax Djokovic visa again: immigration minister
Sport
/ 14 January 2022

Australia cancels Novax Djokovic visa again: immigration minister

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he acted on “health and good order grounds on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so”.

By Mell Chun and Andrew Leeson
Viva Rastazeneca, viva!
Opinion
/ 13 January 2022

Viva Rastazeneca, viva!

Lindiwe Sisulu’s broadside isn’t the only attack on SA’s supreme law.

By Paddy Harper
Editorial: Education failures are a failure for us all
Editorial
/ 13 January 2022

Editorial: Education failures are a failure for us all

For the next three months we all must critically engage with the education sector to halt the flood of a generation slipping through.

By Editorial
Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open as deportation threat looms
Sport
/ 13 January 2022

Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open as deportation threat looms

The unvaccinated world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park.

By Mell Chun
Climate risks remain a global concern in 2022
The Green Guardian
/ 12 January 2022

Climate risks remain a global concern in 2022

WWF says the Global Risks Report is a wake-up call for world leaders and business to make the necessary changes to reduce the crisis

By Marcia Zali
Putin says Russia has two weeks to prepare for Omicron wave
Coronavirus
/ 12 January 2022

Putin says Russia has two weeks to prepare for Omicron wave

Russia has lifted nearly all the restrictions designed to limit new cases, despite an increasing caseload and growing Omicron infections

By Agence France Presse
Djokovic admits ‘errors’ as he fights to avoid Australian deportation
Sport
/ 12 January 2022

Djokovic admits ‘errors’ as he fights to avoid Australian deportation

The world number one said his team had offered fresh information to the Australian government, which is pondering whether to cancel his visa, again, and throw him out of the country

By Andrew Leeson and Mell Chun
Time for Africa to take control of its own health
Health
/ 12 January 2022

Time for Africa to take control of its own health

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya among 27 countries yet to sign the treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency.

By Githinji Gitahi
Schools show shortfalls amid Covid-19 pandemic
Education
/ 12 January 2022

Schools show shortfalls amid Covid-19 pandemic

Learners from grade R to 12 return on Wednesday to school for a new academic year.

By Eunice Masson
Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance
Sport
/ 11 January 2022

Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance

Doubts have emerged over the accuracy of Djokovic’s travel declaration, reportedly filled out before he flew in from Spain.

By Agence France Presse
Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release
Sport
/ 10 January 2022

Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release

In an emergency online court hearing, the judge ordered that the decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa ‘be quashed’

By Agence France Presse
What’s in store for the African continent in 2022?
Africa
/ 10 January 2022

What’s in store for the African continent in 2022?

Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.

By Alex Vines
Vaccine conundrums to keep one up at night
Opinion
/ 9 January 2022

Vaccine conundrums to keep one up at night

Why do religious leaders feel no compunction to harm their followers, when they could ‘pray for the destruction of a satanic vaccine’ instead?

By Johann van der Westhuizen
China and Omicron are the wild cards for the global economy and financial markets
Business
/ 9 January 2022

China and Omicron are the wild cards for the global economy and financial markets

Lockdown restrictions will continue to disrupt global value chains and support rising inflation that will require aggressive rate hikes

By Isaah Mhlanga
African leaders must stop the continent’s dependency on exploitative countries such as the US and China
Africa
/ 9 January 2022

African leaders must stop the continent’s dependency on exploitative countries such as the US and China

The current scramble for Africa’s natural resources by major global political and economic rivalries portends deeper economic and political hardships for the continent

By Tebogo Khaas
2022: A return to normality or more economic uncertainty?
Business
/ 5 January 2022

2022: A return to normality or more economic uncertainty?

Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track

By Sarah Smit
‘Dodgy Vibes’ Zweli Mkhize for next ANC president?
Politics
/ 4 January 2022

‘Dodgy Vibes’ Zweli Mkhize for next ANC president?

The disgraced former health minister is spotted on posters punting him as the next leader after his R150m corruption scandal

By Khaya Koko
‘Unclean!’ Or how to tell people you’re Covid-positive
Coronavirus
/ 3 January 2022

‘Unclean!’ Or how to tell people you’re Covid-positive

After 20 months of caution, I let my guard down. Now I feel terrible

By Charmain Naidoo
Climate change: Reasons to be hopeful
Africa
/ 1 January 2022

Climate change: Reasons to be hopeful

The climate crisis will hit Africa hard. The Covid-19 crisis has shown that African states can’t rely on the Global North to do the right thing. Nevertheless, there are signs that all is not lost

By Sipho Kings and The Continent
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