Francophone Africa

Mother-tongue learning lays a better foundation

Article Dennis Lamberti - 20 Sep 2019

"But what does multilingualism mean in practice in this context?"

Cameroon’s veteran strongman Biya wins seventh presidential term

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 22 Oct 2018

The Constitutional Council, dominated by Biya loyalists, on Monday said the 85-year-old leader had won 71.3% of the ballot

Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis threatens national unity. The time for change is now

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 25 Jun 2018

Some human rights activists worry that Cameroon could be the site of Africa's next civil war

Kidnappings multiply in Cameroon’s anglophone region

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 22 May 2018

Since anglophone separatists declared independence last October, dozens of people have gone missing

Ouédraogo shone on Africa’s soul

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 9 Mar 2018

The filmmaker’s focus on the banal and routine drew attention to the people, their languages and practices

Why are former colonies in Africa so important to France?

Africa Staff Reporter - 6 May 2017

France is facing the second and final round of its presidential election.

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National

Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker faces second misconduct complaint

Franny Rabkin - 1 Apr 2020

The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

National

The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

Athandiwe Saba - 30 Mar 2020

In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre

Coronavirus

Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

Paddy Harper - 30 Mar 2020

President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days

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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

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories