DRC

DRC in mourning as funeral parties banned

Africa Samir Tounsi - 2 Apr 2020

Numerous countries around the world have adopted similar measures to try to counter Covid-19

Pandor goes into self-isolation after Covid-19 scare

Article Thanduxolo Jika & Sabelo Skiti - 25 Mar 2020

The minister of international relations took the precaution after allegations that an employee had tested positive for the virus

Mega lessons from mega-events

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2020

Expo 2020 Dubai has already engaged 30 000 volunteers from the city

Amended Refugee Act restricts fundamental rights

Article Nation Nyoka - 20 Jan 2020

Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has defended the new amendments to the Refugees Act that came into effect at the...

Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health

Africa Aymar Nyenyezi Bisoka - 12 Sep 2019

Local communities are wary of the sudden arrival of outsiders and of their interest in regions where there's been violence for years

Durban refugee office turns away asylum applicants

Article Jan Bornman - 23 Jul 2019

A staff shortage means asylum seekers are unable to make appointments to apply for refugee status

DRC’s Ebola outbreak spreads to Uganda

Africa Simon Allison - 11 Jun 2019

World Health Organisation confirms one case of the virus

More than 1 000 dead in DRC Ebola epidemic

Africa Agency - 4 May 2019

The current outbreak is the second deadliest on record, after an epidemic killed more than 11 300 people in West Africa in 2014-2016

It’s time for a reckoning for Kagame and his estern cheerleaders

Africa Timothy B Reid - 23 Apr 2019

As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, we cannot keep excusing the crimes of Rwanda’s current government

DRC’s Ebola outbreak has all the makings of a humanitarian crisis

Africa Jacqueline Weyer - 8 Apr 2019

The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is devastating vulnerable communities already affected by displacement and violence

Debating media’s role in driving Rwanda’s genocide

Africa Amanda Grzyb - 2 Apr 2019

Although many years have passed, the Rwandan genocide still has much to teach us about the centrality of media in cases of state violence

Ebola outbreak spreads to new city in conflict-hit Congo

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 21 Mar 2019

Home to nearly one million people, Bunia is the latest Congolese city to report an Ebola infection

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Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

Coronavirus

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

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Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders