A new study links plastic pollution to disease, deaths and $1.5 trillion in annual health costs
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
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
Ethiopia puts paid to Western perceptions that African people lack history and are incapable of poetry, philosophy and science
When we support caregivers, we build the future one conversation, one playful interaction, one child at a time
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
Don’t accept that the West (the elves) is in charge as we (the dwarfs and hobbits) labour for them
The Wildtrak X sits just below the Platinum in the Ranger line-up and can perform exceptionally wherever you go
From eSwatini to Johannesburg, poets are finding new voices through travel, collaboration and the transformative power of cultural exchange
The president said a support package was being finalised for firms that will be affected by the tariffs
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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
The deal between the UK and Mauritius does not do right by the Chagossian people or compensate them for the damage of colonialism
Concerns over poultry and red meat supplies should not have a bearing in the long term
The department of trade, industry and competition says it has no intention of decoupling from the US on trade relations
South Africa and the continent need to quietly assert control over their future through investment, innovation and intellectual engagement
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?
Colonial architecture might not be your thing — but Sir Herbert Baker’s globe-trotting, empire-defining life just might surprise you
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
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
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, […]
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
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
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
Kigali’s bilateral agreements with Maputo and Bangui are underpinned by mining ventures
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Why Theodorah remains an evolving figure in artist Senzeni Marasela’s practice
The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa
Antimicrobial resistance threatens global health and economic stability. Urgent investment in surveillance, innovation and stewardship is critical to containment
The SANDF has denied claims that it did not offer alternative accommodation
Masire is an unassuming leader who deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest African pioneers of post-colonial history