With on-campus teaching possibly starting only in September, varsities turn to the internet
All of KwaZulu-Natal’s Covid-19 emergency spending has been centralised under the provincial treasury after the controversial purchase of R22-million of blankets by the social development department
A warder at a correctional facility has tested positive for Covid-19, sparking concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the whole system
The outbreak and the response to it is showing us that many things are possible, including the provision of water to waterless municipalities
More than 300 complaints have been lodged against unscrupulous suppliers and business owners, who are now under the microscope for violating the Disaster Management Act
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)
Infighting intensifies as factionalism and purges rock the union ahead of its national congress
Monday. It’s the start of the working week, but I’m already exhausted, worn out. I haven’t had much of a weekend, with jobs on Friday and Saturday, so there’s been no real opportunity to catch my breath after the previous week’s news cycle. It’s amazing how quickly I got used to having a weekend after […]
According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report, this practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women
Sabotage and infighting threaten the water supply of 750000 South Coast residents
Acolytes of the ex-president gear up take-back regions in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and North West before the ANC mid-term meeting
Ongoing hate speech, whether in person, among people or on social media, that is directed at vulnerable groups can lead to violence and death
There is no deep comradeship, common ancestry or monopoly on the legitimate use of force
There has been an effort by the state to expand the TVET college sector. But the reality is that the systems at many of these colleges are simply not working
Draft regulations do not allow for commercial cultivation or sale, but policy could change this
South Africa has a slew of service-delivery problems, most notably in the water and electricity sectors. The time for promises is over: what the country needs is action
Attention has been given to democratic South Africa’s first matric pass rate of more than 80%, but the reality is that schools with a 0% pass rate still exist
Five people have been placed on special leave, but no one knows why they are being investigated
Once again, political expediency has trumped principled action
Despite alleged abuses of power and people’s trust, the ANC appears to have abandoned plans to reform the controversial Ingonyama Trust Board
A key negotiator was gunned down minutes after attending talks with Premier
People who know John Steenhuisen, the DA’s interim leader, say he has what it takes to lead
A recent court ruling stipulates that the provincial government must release it scholar transport policy by January 31
Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
The minister has been forced to intervene in a dispute over land amaThuli have had title to since 1858, which is being sold to build holiday homes
Officials’ explanations make no sense to residents, who mourn the town’s formerly welcoming atmosphere
The new president wants to expand support beyond KwaZulu-Natal
The administrator brought in to rescue the Pietermaritzburg council instead violated tender procedures and illegally appointed VBS Mutual Bank
Success at school undermined by 1.1-million children being too poor for early education, according to a new report
A report recommended fraud and corruption charges against a former Pietermaritzburg mayor and municipal manager, relating to over R290-million
The Road Freight Association puts the cost of the ongoing attacks on trucks at about R1.2-billion with 1 200 vehicles and cargo destroyed