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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
SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape
National
/ 23 July 2025

SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape

The narrow terms of the original proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit to only look into dodgy lottery grants has hobbled the SIU, despite it having applied for an amendment to its terms 15 months ago

By Raymond Joseph
Small win for activists, but SA’s HIV projects won’t reopen
Health
/ 23 July 2025

Small win for activists, but SA’s HIV projects won’t reopen

The $400 million the United States congress removed from a list of funding programmes the Trump administration wants to cut doesn’t cancel the cuts to HIV and TB programmes made in February

By Mia Malan
The spiritual hustle of Young Stunna
Friday
/ 23 July 2025

The spiritual hustle of Young Stunna

For the singer, making music is about finding the rhythm in chaos, love, respect and home

By Lesego Chepape
FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks
National
/ 22 July 2025

FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks

The parties are meeting on Wednesday for mediation before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

By Aarti Bhana
Clay Formes and the resurgence of African sculptural traditions
Friday
/ 22 July 2025

Clay Formes and the resurgence of African sculptural traditions

Olivia Barrell’s gallery and book reclaim clay’s place in art history, grounded in care and curation

By Thembeka Heidi Sincuba
Isuzu D-Max X-rider: Comfortable and stable in all conditions
Motoring
/ 22 July 2025

Isuzu D-Max X-rider: Comfortable and stable in all conditions

This bakkie performs well both on and off-road and has an extra touch of style to help it

By Eyaaz Matwadia
New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students
Education
/ 22 July 2025

New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students

The facility aims to equip future scientists with skills to lead research and healthcare advancements in the country

By Aarti Bhana
We won’t attack Zuma publicly, even if he takes arms with Morocco, Western Sahara’s Beisat says
Politics
/ 22 July 2025

We won’t attack Zuma publicly, even if he takes arms with Morocco, Western Sahara’s Beisat says

With its leader under fire after a visit to Morocco and flying the South African flag, the MK party argues that Western Sahara should be a province and not an independent country

By Lunga Mzangwe
Born Free: Too many commissions, not enough justice – with Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxa” Jaxx – Podcast episode 13
Thought Leader
/ 22 July 2025

Born Free: Too many commissions, not enough justice – with Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxa” Jaxx – Podcast episode 13

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

By Misunderstood
Open letter to Paula Slier
Opinion
/ 21 July 2025

Open letter to Paula Slier

The readers of the Times of Israel and the listeners of Chai FM are profoundly ill-served by your work, Ms Slier

By Chrispin Phiri
Mozambican children die after US funding cuts: Who bears responsibility?
Africa
/ 21 July 2025

Mozambican children die after US funding cuts: Who bears responsibility?

The least the Trump administration could have done was provide ample warning that it was going to cut aid

By Jesse Copelyn
Outgoing Audi Q3 a sensational drive; the new generation will bring better features
Motoring
/ 21 July 2025

Outgoing Audi Q3 a sensational drive; the new generation will bring better features

The outgoing Audi Q3 could use some internal adjustments and Audi has promised it in the next generation version

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Reimagining employment in the age of the fourth industrial revolution
Thought Leader
/ 21 July 2025

Reimagining employment in the age of the fourth industrial revolution

Once jobs were clearcut relationships between employer and employee, but in the gig economy labour laws often fall short

By Letlhokwa Mpedi & Tshilidzi Marwala
Acid mine drainage: South Africa can learn from Japan’s experience of toxic waste dumping
Thought Leader
/ 21 July 2025

Acid mine drainage: South Africa can learn from Japan’s experience of toxic waste dumping

The government needs to form partnerships with communities, including businesses, which should empower employees to create a shared vision of environmental sustainability

By Suvania Naidoo
Cryptic Crossword JDE 489
Crossword
/ 17 July 2025

Cryptic Crossword JDE 489

7 Detectives below sped off (6)

By George Euvrard
The world through Calvin Ratladi’s eyes
Friday
/ 15 July 2025

The world through Calvin Ratladi’s eyes

The playwright sees beyond the script, conjuring ghosts of land, legacy and loss in ‘Breakfast with Mugabe’

By Keith Bain
G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model
National
/ 15 July 2025

G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model

The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Ghana endorses bold campaign for a visa-free Africa
Africa
/ 15 July 2025

Ghana endorses bold campaign for a visa-free Africa

Advocates say it is essential for unlocking the continent’s economic and cultural potential

By Hasina Kathrada
The Mandela legacy: Might ‘quiet diplomacy’ work in conflicts such as Ukraine and Russia?
Thought Leader
/ 15 July 2025

The Mandela legacy: Might ‘quiet diplomacy’ work in conflicts such as Ukraine and Russia?

South Africa’s commitment to a foreign policy of non-alignment and Cyril Ramaphosa’s experience with negotiations to end apartheid serve as an example

By Ursula van Beek
ActionSA pushes for constitutional change as Operation Dudula  targets migrants at clinics
Politics
/ 15 July 2025

ActionSA pushes for constitutional change as Operation Dudula  targets migrants at clinics

The Human Rights Commission and legal experts say the Constitution, the National Health Act, the UN Refugee Convention and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights obligate South Africa to provide basic healthcare to all people in its borders

By Mandisa Makgakga
Kenya protests: When press freedom is under siege courageous journalists enlighten the world
Thought Leader
/ 14 July 2025

Kenya protests: When press freedom is under siege courageous journalists enlighten the world

The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered that the commemoration of the 2024 protests not be covered

By Robert Kigongo
US making diphtheria great again? Why SA’s public health experts are worried about America’s RFK Jr
Health
/ 14 July 2025

US making diphtheria great again? Why SA’s public health experts are worried about America’s RFK Jr

Misinformation fuelled by the US health secretary is creating a dangerous – and growing – lack of trust in vaccines

By Ida Jooste and Tanya Pampalone
People back climate policy when weather events feel personal, new study finds
The Green Guardian
/ 14 July 2025

People back climate policy when weather events feel personal, new study finds

People in South America are most likely to say that climate change is behind extreme weather, while people in Africa and North America are less likely to agree

By Sheree Bega
PAC’s Jaki Seroke: Sobukwe would have supported the GNU
Thought Leader
/ 14 July 2025

PAC’s Jaki Seroke: Sobukwe would have supported the GNU

He said nation building is hampered when enemies are embedded and ready to sabotage the government of national unity

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
Higher US tariffs to affect SA agriculture at a regional level
Business
/ 14 July 2025

Higher US tariffs to affect SA agriculture at a regional level

Within the industry, citrus and table grapes will bear the brunt of the punitive measure

By Aarti Bhana
Ramaphosa puts Mchunu on leave of absence over police infiltration scandal
National
/ 13 July 2025

Ramaphosa puts Mchunu on leave of absence over police infiltration scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave following explosive allegations of criminal syndicates infiltrating law enforcement agencies

By Mandisa Makgakga
Africa’s freshwater fish crisis: 26% of species threatened with extinction
The Green Guardian
/ 13 July 2025

Africa’s freshwater fish crisis: 26% of species threatened with extinction

Freshwater fish are an ‘aquatic version of the canary in the coalmine’ for Africa’s rivers, lakes and wetlands, a new report notes

By Sheree Bega
China: The future woven into the present
Friday
/ 13 July 2025

China: The future woven into the present

A trip to China shows that futuristic technology is being quietly incorporated into everyday life

By Aarti Bhana
Mining’s revival must also deal with its legacy
Opinion
/ 12 July 2025

Mining’s revival must also deal with its legacy

Little has been invested in mining and exploration, and that includes in social compacts

By Ross Harvey
Springsteen crosses over into Mexico
Opinion
/ 11 July 2025

Springsteen crosses over into Mexico

In an America awash with leering cruelty, Inyo, a beautiful record by an extraordinary musician, is finally heard after two decades in the vault

By Richard Pithouse
‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’
National
/ 11 July 2025

‘We told the non-South Africans at the clinic to get out’

Protests against the provision of services to foreigners at healthcare facilities highlights the deepening xenophobia in the country

By Sheree Bega and Lunga Mzangwe
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