Due to covid-19, there are aeroplanes jetting about with few, if no passengers in them, which means those planes are releasing unnecessary greenhouse gases that will trap heat and warm this planet for decades to come
Detailing the terror of children struggling without lifejackets after their rafts broke apart, the report said that teachers were distracted and contributed to the death of a learner
The Nodal Review might transform South Africa’s biggest city. Implementing the new policy, which has the potential to open wealthy suburbs to impoverished residents, is the challenge
There is no deep comradeship, common ancestry or monopoly on the legitimate use of force
Unlike many cars in the compact-SUV segment, the Audi Q3 isn’t a gimmick. But living up to its name comes with a hefty price tag
In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well as the teacher and learner awards. In university, a friend told me that I should start a PR company. She was like: “You’re good with PR.” And I was like: “Huh? What is that?” […]
The inner city has long been a target for ‘revitalisation’ by local government. But property developers say staving off urban decay is an uphill battle
Society’s fascination with robbing the rich to feed the poor, whether fabricated or in real life, reveals a profound longing for justice and redistribution in a capitalist world
Counsel for late trade unionist Neil Aggett’s family decries the slow pace of instituting an inquest into his death
Former Ekurhuleni workers argued in court that a programme promising to equip them with skills simply acted as a labour broker for the municipality
The finance minister says despite the difficult fiscal environment, structural reforms are under way to put SA on a new growth path
Rights group calls for South Africa to show stronger leadership
Two people were fatally shot and six others wounded in the early hours of January 1
Editor-in-chief, Khadija Patel, writes about the year that was, what we reported and why we reported on it
Bongani Madondo says the meltdown amid racial witch-hunting portends the beginning of the end of white liberalism itself
People must be ready because I am going to embrace my body with all the scars that come with it
Two art exhibitions reveal the intimate relationship between one of South Africa’s great modernists and the city of his life
The photographer’s images of Jo’burg capture its busyness and complexities
“Unemployed” former DA leader announces return to politics at Oppenheimer-backed conference
There’s a few downs, but ultimately, VW has produced once again
After initially overlooking key witnesses in one of the most horrific murder cases in South Africa, the state has brought them in to speak up
New laws came into effect in August, but neither households nor Pikitup are compliant
Koloane played a huge role in creating opportunities for black artists
Johannesburg uses 530-million more litres of water than it is allowed to – every single day
After stepping down as the leader of the DA, the party’s former leader has now left parliament
For a young man from a poor family, post-revolutionary Egypt did not provide many opportunities
Despite the home affairs minister stating otherwise, Africans who have fled to SA from horrific conflict are still living in fear
The new leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party. Respect. The ‘royal couple’. Did anyone warn them about xenophobia?
My fresh billing crisis goes back nearly two years now
The Toyota Legend 50 is a powerful piece of machinery. It’s probably a more sensible purchase if you regularly traverse off-road terrain
The border management authority threatens “to be an auxiliary police service”, creating “oversecuritised zones”
Amcu mulls widespread industrial action