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Reproducing Festac ’77: A secret among a family of millions

Friday Kwanele Sosibo - 27 May 2020

An interview with Chimurenga founder Ntone Edjabe about his latest project

Cancel culture, threats to freedom of speech, and the state of liberal democracy

Article Malin Ekman - 6 Jan 2020

Although Ian Buruma was removed as the editor-in-chief of the New York Review of Books in September 2018, he still speaks his mind

Once upon a time in Benin…

Africa Staff Reporter - 24 Aug 2018

At an annual festival, griots pass on stories to younger generations to keep their history alive

Ethnic boxes perpetuate colonialism

Article Angelo Fick - 13 Jul 2018

The dangerous re-ethnicisation of SA politics must be stopped lest it lead to the same ethnonationalism that caused bloodshed in Rwanda and Yugoslavia

Japan is committed to strengthening its bilateral relationship with South Africa

Article Advertorial Supplement - 28 Mar 2018

Japan is committed to further strengthening its bilateral relationship with South Africa

Storytelling an evolutionary tool of our humanity

Article Jade Jacobsohn - 8 Sep 2017

"Sharing stories is an evolutionary tool that alters our minds," says the author.

Inxeba: A moment of confrontation

Article Niza Jay - 18 Jul 2017

The film questions the idea of manhood in Xhosa culture through a relationship between three men.

Culture clashes over street names disturb the usual harmony of the ConCourt

Article Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 1 Aug 2016

The judges are divided over a clean break from the apartheid past and cultural rights.

Culture still divides a divided NWU

Article Pontsho Pilane - 3 Mar 2016

Differences greater than geographical distances continue to keep the campuses of the merged North-West University apart.

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Police respond to rural water protests with bullets

anna majavu - 14 Jul 2020

The coronavirus has hit the Eastern Cape hard, but many rural areas in the province still have no clean water for hand washing, forcing residents to break lockdown regulations to protest

Coronavirus

Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

Coronavirus

Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

Press Releases

Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector