Veterinarians are leaving South Africa for better opportunities and those staying behind are struggling to plug the gap
Some 34% of women in Kenya report suffering physical violence or abuse, according to a 2022 official report, and success puts women athletes particularly at risk
South African respondents demand legal accountability for environmental harm
Oscar Nkala travels to Hwange in north-western Zimbabwe to expose the environmental and health hazards caused by more than a century of coal mining
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to Cape Town poet and author James Matthews as an impassioned but elegant chronicler of the struggle against apartheid. Matthews, regarded as one of the early Black Consciousness poets, died in Cape Town on Saturday. He was 95. “James Matthews’s voice will ring in our consciousness following his departure […]
New research uncovers surprising stability in plastic ingestion among seabirds on Inaccessible Island
Veterinarians leave the country or enter private practice for economic reasons, which puts state vets in rural areas under more pressure
This is an edited extract from Jonathan Jansen’s new book, Breaking Bread
The children are being treated as part of ’MealSA’s ‘Gift of Mobility’ programme, Raslouw Private Hospital in Pretoria and the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund
With no dedicated budget, a shortage of data, and no tools to assess how inclusive healthcare is for persons with disabilities in SA, the government needs to urgently address these issues
It’s a busy, buzzy day of viewing, so make sure you’re wearing comfy shoes, and carry water
Former DA Midvaal mayor says his Xiluva party will be deregistered and he has encouraged those who voted for him in the elections to join MK
The Economic Freedom Fighters provincial leaders are advocating for the removal of deputy positions, potentially sidelining Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Poppy Mailola
A small agricultural miracle is transforming a community in the Cradle of Humankind
The country’s ambassadors to Canada and the United Arab Emirates have been expelled from those countries
The 2024 Cape Winemakers Guild Silent Auction showcased a unique integration of AI, challenging traditional notions of winemaking
Diamonds account for 30% of the country’s economy, but lab-grown gems mean less demand for ones dug out of the soil
The court on Tuesday heard the case in which the 10 fired legislators sought an interim interdict to prevent the swearing-in of their replacements
A multi-departmental, collaborative unit focused on preventive rather than reactive solutions could stem the loss of billions of rands and the destruction of the country’s assets
The meteorite streaked across the sky on 25 August
The absence of load-shedding significantly boosted the economy
It is still not clear exactly who ActionSA will field as its preferred candidate
Failing infrastructure and increased demand means Gauteng residents may soon have to rely on treated sewage to quench their thirst
Rather than relying solely on racial quotas, a model that addresses socio-economic disadvantage more broadly could better align with the Constitution’s commitment to substantive equality
The 2023-24 production estimate has been lowered by 2% to 13.06 million tonnes, 21% down from the 2022-23 season
The civil society group said the bills were probably being written by legislators with ‘self interest and expediency’ in mind
Bass culture is as old as Zimbabwe itself
Metro police head Sibonelo Mchunu is ready for his staff to man the network, but sources say the R100 million a year installation and maintenance contracts are too sweet to let go
The study published by Naspers says problems with infrastructure, access, costs and regulations are slowing South Africa’s progress towards digital transformation
The dedicated maths and science teacher had an ability to make maths and science understandable and interesting
The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise
Grazing and plant poaching are also factors leading to the rare Prince Albert vygie dwindling, researchers said