Pelosi left Taiwan Wednesday after a trip that defied a series of stark threats from Beijing, which views the self-ruled island as its territory.
The population of the endangered seabirds has plummeted to a record low
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China’s President Xi Jinping warned the US that it was ‘playing with fire’ over the speaker of the house of representatives Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
There are a number of factors that have heightened religious tensions in Nigeria, the world’s scariest country in which to be a Christian
From our daily engagements with young people at Youth Capital and the Centre for Social Development in Africa, we know that most are proactive, energetic and resilient. Young people are ready to contribute to the economy and pursue sustainable livelihoods. But endless rejections, the lack of financial resources and deep-seated barriers have left them in […]
UN Economic Commission for Africa says climate finance action has never been more urgent
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Russell was the NBA’s essential barrier-breaker: its first Black superstar, its first Black champion, its first Black coach.
The spectre of the July 2021 riots looms large over the events in Gauteng of the last few days, and, as always, xenophobia is disgruntled South Africa’s faithful companion
The retired constitutional court justice was ordered by the Judicial Conduct Committee to withdraw comments that questioned Hlophe’s fitness to be a judge and faulted his acquittal on ANC MP Bongani Bongo
Even when communities have access to water through infrastructure, this doesn’t guarantee the delivery of basic water supply services
The prohibition in the Legal Practice Act did not amount to unfair discrimination because it sought to achieve a legitimate government objective of restricting a profession for citizens and permanent residents, the court held
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The Socio-Economic Rights Institute alleges the threats came after public statements by ActionSA city councillor Nkululeko Mbundu
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We need courageous, responsible leaders to save our state-owned enterprises, denuded of money and talent, to save the rapid deterioration of our hospitals and schools and to raise awareness and concern for the plight of the poor
Teffo, who accused the judge of trying to bewitch him, could still make a dramatic return to the trial
Figures show South Africa’s efforts to combat rhino poaching pays off
The jovial South African coach is back at his old stomping ground – but Man United might not be stomping on their rivals this term
Is Tashas our next culinary export? Tashas Group will be adding locations in South Africa, Dubai and London
The municipality spent more than R13 000 to cover mayor’s costs for a meeting on HIV/Aids, which officials say he did not show up for
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Sizwe Mpofu Walsh and Dudu Mmeti chat about South Africa’s political crisis and the conference for democratic renewal
This is an edited version of the Inaugural Arthur Chaskalson Memorial Lecture delivered at the Equal Education Law Centre
Dive into the South African Music Awards’ history to see how far SA music has come and where it might be headed to
‘We change society and that’s what we want, that’s so much more than football’
Christopher Clark’s debut book, Clare: The killing of a gentle activist’ explores the context of the murder of an activist in KwaZulu-Natal
Moral duality characterises collective societies. One set of norms applies to in-group members; a different set applies to out-group individuals. The governing party’s collectivist politics is divisive and paralysing
The country is also the most unequal in the world, and about 55.5% (30.3 million people) of the population live in poverty
Eight out of the 44 widows are still waiting for their houses but Sibanye-Stillwater says they are ‘under construction’
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A poet, writer and editor, Don Mattera was a towering figure for many creatives. He was a man of many names who showed that the elements of one’s heritage do not have to live in conflict with one another
The M&G looks at some of the key issues in the ANC that will undoubtedly make for robust conversation as the party congregates
Conference however notes strong concerns on the perceived lack of consistency in applying step aside
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For years the city council has come under fire over its billing system, with accusations ranging from overbilling to not sending account statements to ratepayers on time
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The former ANC KwaZulu-Natal chairperson will stay on as a member of the provincial legislature
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Some, including Zwelinzima Vavi, say unions risk collapse if they are run like businesses — a critique that Irvin Jim argues is part of a ‘mischievous attack’ on his leadership
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