The lockdown provided us with a prism through which we could look at our crazy lives and simplify them. It was a strange and special time
A proposed treaty and law changes would compromise national and health sovereignty
A gradual easing within broadly contained zones before loosening restrictions more broadly worked for China’s economy. It may work for its healthcare system too
Consumers living in such areas are spending more at spazas than big retailers, according to a report
The issue is a complex one, and nearly impossible to enforce
The hard lockdown imposed two years ago showed how difficult it is for girls and young women in poorly resourced areas to learn online
Cape Town fine artist Charl-Christo Petersen never saw himself as that until lockdown, when he was able to take thoughts and feelings of many and put them down on canvas
Despite strong legislation, South Africa is failing to address its unacceptable rates of woman abuse
Failing matric not only dents self-confidence, it closes many doors. But help is at hand if you know where to look
Stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about 2022, citing relaxed restrictions and discussions with the government as reasons for hope.
The embattled leader has been silent since an email was leaked late Monday that appeared to show a senior official inviting more than 100 colleagues to an outdoor event in May 2020 and encouraging them to ‘bring your own booze’
After 20 months of caution, I let my guard down. Now I feel terrible
The minister in the presidency said the cabinet had not discussed adjusted lockdown restrictions and vaccine mandates
Most of the admissions are of unvaccinated and younger people, but there are fears of a spread to older people
David van der Westhuizen, a street bookseller based at the KwaZulu-Natal Society of the Arts Gallery in Durban, tells Paddy Harper how he survives unemployment
Research by a Cape-based academic centre found that the implementation of legislative provisions was done selectively in South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia
State witness Mandla Sithole’s testimony has again unveiled the scant regard for protocol or the rule of law by police officers
Brutality trend emerges in trial against Eldorado Park police trio facing charges relating to the murder of Nathaniel Julies
The release of the new James Bond, film’s favourite super spy, is more significant than ever
Kagiso Rabada talks to Eyaaz Matwadia about his love for music and production, how the lockdown affected him, and how he hopes to get back to his best
The National Arts Council vows that every cent from the sector’s Covid-19-relief programme will be disbursed to artists, after auditors uncover maladministration
Some 36% of Gauteng households live in poverty, according to a new survey, with poverty levels having shot up during the course of the pandemic
Global demand for timber and a huge increase in deaths means the soaring cost of a decent burial is beyond the reach of many impoverished South Africans
South Africa added more than half a million workers to its unemployed labour force in the second quarter of 2021
Tax agency’s custom officials in Durban seize imported cigarettes that were declared as tissue paper
Empowering her people through music and education, Maggie Mkandawire fights the Covid-19 pandemic in her own unique way
The finance minister extended the Ters relief and the social distress relief grant, and also ensured businesses hit by looting can access insurance
There are concerns that post office branch closures will make it difficult for beneficiaries to access the grant
The president is expected to provide an update on lockdown regulations
Any gains made at the beginning of the year could be undone as the protests and the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown threaten business confidence
Despite Covid-19 regulations and increases in infections, the army has continued some training courses, putting hundreds of students’ lives at risk
After all, it would be hard to appear on the arms deal corruption case if he were serving time for contempt of court and the Zondo inquiry