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Plastic pollution a global health emergency, says Lancet report
The Green Guardian
/ 5 August 2025

Plastic pollution a global health emergency, says Lancet report

A new study links plastic pollution to disease, deaths and $1.5 trillion in annual health costs

By Sheree Bega
Most people on ARVs stay on them. Does our health system know that?
Health
/ 4 August 2025

Most people on ARVs stay on them. Does our health system know that?

The health department has R622 million extra to prop up South Africa’s HIV treatment programme in the wake of foreign aid cuts, but it’s only about a fifth of the total gap

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn
People who own the sun
The Green Guardian
/ 4 August 2025

People who own the sun

There is no official registry of socially owned renewable energy projects in South Africa, but research has identified more than 20 operating initiatives across the country

By Lindiwe Pakati and Thabo Molelekwa
Ali Mazrui’s view on how Ethiopia solves the West’s ‘puzzle’ about Africa
Thought Leader
/ 4 August 2025

Ali Mazrui’s view on how Ethiopia solves the West’s ‘puzzle’ about Africa

Ethiopia puts paid to Western perceptions that African people lack history and are incapable of poetry, philosophy and science

By Seifudein Adem
Mothers, grandmothers and other caregivers need care too
Thought Leader
/ 4 August 2025

Mothers, grandmothers and other caregivers need care too

When we support caregivers, we build the future one conversation, one playful interaction, one child at a time

By Shelley O’Carroll
Sasol bombs: ‘It was like an earthquake’
Opinion
/ 3 August 2025

Sasol bombs: ‘It was like an earthquake’

This is an edited extract from Attacking the Heart of Apartheid by Yunus Carrim, which tells the story of the MK’s Special Operations Unit

By Yunus Carrim
Tolkien’s sci-fi shows we need only one ring
Opinion
/ 2 August 2025

Tolkien’s sci-fi shows we need only one ring

Don’t accept that the West (the elves) is in charge as we (the dwarfs and hobbits) labour for them

By Donovan E Williams
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness
Motoring
/ 2 August 2025

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness

The Wildtrak X sits just below the Platinum in the Ranger line-up and can perform exceptionally wherever you go

By Eyaaz Matwadia
‘Travel has been my classroom’
Friday
/ 2 August 2025

‘Travel has been my classroom’

From eSwatini to Johannesburg, poets are finding new voices through travel, collaboration and the transformative power of cultural exchange

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days
Business
/ 1 August 2025

Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days

The president said a support package was being finalised for firms that will be affected by the tariffs

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Cryptic Crossword JDE 491
Crossword
/ 31 July 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 491

13 Floral arrangements from the wars (7)

By George Euvrard
AI didn’t kill writing — we did
Friday
/ 30 July 2025

AI didn’t kill writing — we did

How AI writing tools, especially ChatGPT, are changing the rhythm, tone and even punctuation of our prose, one em dash at a time

By Sabelo Mkhabela
ICJ: Every country obligated by climate and other international laws to stop global warming
Thought Leader
/ 30 July 2025

ICJ: Every country obligated by climate and other international laws to stop global warming

This obligation arises from human rights, maritime and the customary international law, as well as the Paris Agreement and other climate change treaties and laws

By Oliver C Ruppel
Chagos Archipelago residents deserve reparations, not regrets
Thought Leader
/ 30 July 2025

Chagos Archipelago residents deserve reparations, not regrets

The deal between the UK and Mauritius does not do right by the Chagossian people or compensate them for the damage of colonialism

By Clive Baldwin & Allan Ngari
SA food inflation rises again — but doesn’t shift the moderate outlook
Thought Leader
/ 30 July 2025

SA food inflation rises again — but doesn’t shift the moderate outlook

Concerns over poultry and red meat supplies should not have a bearing in the long term

By Wandile Sihlobo
SA won’t retaliate against US 30% import tariff, says trade department
Business
/ 30 July 2025

SA won’t retaliate against US 30% import tariff, says trade department

The department of trade, industry and competition says it has no intention of decoupling from the US on trade relations

By Aarti Bhana
Africa, the US and the East: In search of balance in a changing world
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

Africa, the US and the East: In search of balance in a changing world

South Africa and the continent need to quietly assert control over their future through investment, innovation and intellectual engagement

By Daryl Swanepoel
US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal

Did US ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner, US Africa bureau official Troy Fitrell, Africa adviser to the US president Massad Boulos and former US special envoy J Peter Pham have any conflict of interests in influencing the deal?

By Michael Walsh
If Meryl met Herbert: A rom-com fan reads about an architect
Friday
/ 29 July 2025

If Meryl met Herbert: A rom-com fan reads about an architect

Colonial architecture might not be your thing — but Sir Herbert Baker’s globe-trotting, empire-defining life just might surprise you

By Rodney Ghobril
Reciprocity or retaliation? The semantics of US trade power
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

Reciprocity or retaliation? The semantics of US trade power

The world is no longer panicking over US trade threats but laying the foundation for an environment where Washington can no longer hold it over a barrel

By Imran Khalid
Born Free: Is government doing enough for mental health? with Vukosi Mashele – Podcast episode 14
Thought Leader
/ 29 July 2025

Born Free: Is government doing enough for mental health? with Vukosi Mashele – Podcast episode 14

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Countries are legally liable for climate inaction, International Court of Justice rules
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2025

Countries are legally liable for climate inaction, International Court of Justice rules

Climate change is an existential problem of “planetary proportions” that affects all forms of life and the very health of the planet, according to a recent landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of states. In its unanimous advisory opinion the ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, […]

By Sheree Bega
Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches
Motoring
/ 28 July 2025

Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches

From the cabin to the drive, the Volvo EX90 will make you feel like you are on cloud nine, but the car also won’t move if you don’t update the software when needed

By Eyaaz Matwadia
How plantations work towards ecological balance
Thought Leader
/ 28 July 2025

How plantations work towards ecological balance

Timber production is important for South Africa but it covers huge swaths of land. The movement of species is assisted through the creation of corridors between the plantations

By Michael J Samways
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
Africa
/ 28 July 2025

Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs

African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year

By Sechaba Mokhethi
Rwanda’s security forays buck the trend
Opinion
/ 26 July 2025

Rwanda’s security forays buck the trend

Kigali’s bilateral agreements with Maputo and Bangui are underpinned by mining ventures

By Erika van der Merwe
Cryptic Crossword JDE 490
Crossword
/ 24 July 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 490

28 Strip into topless summer gear (7)

By George Euvrard
The arts of Senzeni Marasela and life of Theodorah
Friday
/ 24 July 2025

The arts of Senzeni Marasela and life of Theodorah

Why Theodorah remains an evolving figure in artist Senzeni Marasela’s practice

By Lesego Chepape
Traditional authorities: Democratic governance must be reclaimed
Thought Leader
/ 24 July 2025

Traditional authorities: Democratic governance must be reclaimed

The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa

By Wandile Zondo
Aid cuts, including by UK, undermine progress on fight against superbugs
Thought Leader
/ 24 July 2025

Aid cuts, including by UK, undermine progress on fight against superbugs

Antimicrobial resistance threatens global health and economic stability. Urgent investment in surveillance, innovation and stewardship is critical to containment

By Jose L Balcazar
Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale
National
/ 24 July 2025

Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale

The SANDF has denied claims that it did not offer alternative accommodation

By Kimberly Mutandiro
Tribute to Sir Ketumile Quett Joni Masire, a founder of Botswana, on his centennial birthday
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2025

Tribute to Sir Ketumile Quett Joni Masire, a founder of Botswana, on his centennial birthday

Masire is an unassuming leader who deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest African pioneers of post-colonial history

By Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwamba
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