This is not a story unique to Joburg — the same happened in District Six in Cape Town — but Soweto is my lived experience so that’s what I’m going to focus on.
Production declined for the 12th consecutive month in January, the
largest negative contributors being platinum group metals and diamonds
The American Express Amex ZA Graphic Arts Challenge drew artists, illustrators and designers from across South Africa and the continent
As the deteriorating economic conditions threaten to ignite another bout of social upheaval, we should consider our options for a co-ordinated blaze
The removal of vets from the home affairs department’s critical skills list makes it hard for professionals from overseas to work in South Africa
Artificial intelligence language models can be so much more than just another plagiarism plague
A common thread in our mining history has been inequality – mining companies still avoid their social obligations during and post mining
The crimes were not overtly complicated, based on what the state said in the first week of trial. But they were brazen.
But Kholeka Gcaleka has recommended that action be taken against former presidential protection service head Wally Rhoode
A woman who went to Syria to rescue her brother’s children is being held in horrific conditions
The president also answered questions from MPs about what plans are in place to remove South Africa from the grey list
Thinking about plans for the Easter holiday? Ryan Enslin discovers a frightfully enjoyable new spot in Dullstroom that will make you rethink the town
The shifts were not about improving government’s efficiency but about securing political futures
Joe Phaahla said no one needing emergency care should be turned away from health facilities, as had happened during the strike
The example of the Road Accident Fund raises the question of whether the law, as applied by officials, is protecting people
MultiChoice’s Showmax has been struggling to compete with Netflix because of its technology interface, but a new deal is set to change that
Data released this week gave credence to the view that South Africa may be headed for another technical recession
The #FeesMustFall protests demonstrated the burden of higher education in South Africa, a concept institutions contend with annually
A committee comprising the higher education department, vice-chancellors and universities’ body has been established to review the R45 000 allowance for accommodation
Hundreds of terrified African migrants flee to embassies and camps as human rights groups warns of increasing vigilante attacks
eThekwini’s chief resilience officer says the city is the ‘ideal test tube’ because it’s a microcosm of the world’s climate change problems
Mahendren Munsamy, accused of stealing R420 million from FNB and Sasol, allegedly also stole from Singh
Nigerian reporters and analysts give their view of Tinubu and what his presidency will bring
Decline in the country’s GDP – largely due to record-levels of load-shedding – puts the size of the economy back below pre-pandemic levels
The president has given political powers and authority on the energy action plan to the new minister of electricity
When sex work is not a criminal offence, workers are much safer because they can report crimes against them to the police
The SRC says the suspension is a form of intimidation and that protest will continue regardless
‘The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence’ highlights students’ experiences of sexual assault on university campuses
The NSFAS accommodation cap and other concerns will be discussed by task force comprising the department of higher education and training, Usaf and vice-chancellors
DA gets confirmation from Sars that ‘dirty dollars’ hidden inside couch on the president’s Phala Phala farm were not declared to tax agency
As he tightens his iron grip on power, President Saied launches dangerous, unfounded attacks against migrants, especially those with dark skin
Former public protector says intelligence agency opened documents couriered to her by the department of international relations