The minister of mineral and petroleum resources refuses to accept his constitutional obligation to meet communities affected by mining.
The applicants in landmark lawsuit are waiting for a favourable settlement proposal from the Dion George’s legal team
A security guard’s claims that he was tortured by cops have shone a spotlight on the country’s dysfunctional police oversight agency
Tech waste can be refurbished, providing economic benefits for businesses and the public, as well as benefiting the environment
The latest year-on-year number is 4.6%. This is the lowest it has been since July 2021
People died in garbage during the Kampala landfill landslide. But lack of waste management also causes disease and deaths and environmental damage.
An analysis of fake news on social media platforms during the 2024 elections identified the concerning narrative that undermined the integrity of the Electoral Commission of South Africa
The ANC wants to unseat the Democratic Alliance, which has run Tshwane for more than a year with help from ActionSA, the African Christian Democratic Party and the Inkatha Freedom Party
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cites policy differences, well as cost and efficiency, as stumbling blocks.
Silencing civil society’s voice threatens the country’s democracy — and the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill could be misused to do just this
A programme meant to allow pharmacists and nurses working at private pharmacies to prescribe HIV treatment or anti-HIV pills and jabs is on hold because of a drawn-out court case
The report by the Commission for Gender Equality says while the country’s Constitution and laws aim to fight discrimination based on sex and race, cultural norms make this difficult.
Decentralised alternatives would enhance energy security and environmental sustainability, boost economic growth and promote social equity
With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons
But realising this vision requires overcoming significant problems, from securing financing to developing robust policy frameworks and fostering visionary leadership
Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
But, for employment to be improved, the sector faces a number of problems that must be resolved including port inefficiencies, poor rail and road infrastructure, municipal service delivery, crime, and geopolitical tensions
Rautenbach’s appointment to replace Daniel Mminele was criticised by those who saw it as a setback in racially transforming the bank
Getting to know my malts with Dr Bill — who is ‘married to Glenmorangie’
Despite an admirable showing at the Olympic games, McKenzie sets his sights on 2028 and apologises to the athletes
Every corner tells a story in this novel exploring themes of identity, power and personal ambition
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembisile Simelane-Nkadimeng said her department was also handling 40 extradition applications from other countries
The two parties are part of the ‘progressive caucus’ representing the opposition in the government of national unity
Award-winning Zimbabwean painter Gresham Nyaude walks us through his work and process
This will be to the detriment of the majority of the electorate
Calls for regionalisation of import certificate as government bans all imports of birds from Rio Grande do Sul state
The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power
CCMA finds dismissal of cancer survivor lawful
Leaders need to learn to listen and swiftly enter into discussions with the masses, otherwise they will face protests, which can be devastating
The national dialogue is more than a discussion, it is our chance to forge a path towards a more just, equitable and democratic South Africa
On 16 August it will be 12 years since 34 miners were killed by the police at Lonmin mine during a strike, but the state still has not apologised to the families of the victims, and two families have still not been compensated
With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market