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Unpacking the myths and misunderstandings in the Covid-19 vacuum

Health Philip Machanick - 12 Jul 2020

The basics of epidemiology will help explain why some of the believable but incorrect propositions about the pandemic are wrong.

On language, power and privilege in tertiary education

Education Mandla Makhanya - 9 Jul 2020

Advocates of retaining Afrikaans as a language of instruction are blind to their own prejudices

Invest in children to give them a better world

Environment Helen Clark - 25 Jun 2020

This entails putting them at the centre of national strategies, but doing it without high CO2 releases

Covid-19: Free the evidence

Coronavirus Philip Machanick - 9 Jun 2020

Governments need to provide the modelling and data informing the strategy to control the spread of the novel coronavirus

Lockdown or no lockdown: we face hard choices for complex times

Article Lucy Allais & Francois Venter - 13 Apr 2020

There are no available options for containing the spread of Covid-19 that do not have serious economic costs. We need to listen to expertise, not ill-considered opinion

Eusebius McKaiser: Why Ramaphosa must act decisively against Ndabeni-Abrahams

Article Eusebius McKaiser - 7 Apr 2020

The president needs South Africans on his side if the lockdown is to be extended. He must show leadership and censure the communications minister for breaking the regulations

Coronavirus reaction: Sinophobia with Western characteristics

Analysis Ahmed Olayinka Sule - 24 Feb 2020

Western media has racialised the coronavirus outbreak, leading to increased Sinophobia in several countries. Such dehumanisation of a race has no place in functioning democracies

Rennie: All Blacks left it too late to offer me coach job

Article Agency - 22 Nov 2019

New Zealand has said its new coaching team will be named before Christmas, but it has now missed out on at least three high-profile candidates

England and NZ search for perfection

Article Luke Feltham - 23 Oct 2019

After sterling quarterfinals, momentum will decide this much-anticipated mini-final

All Blacks coach Hansen says Springboks are NZ’s ‘biggest rival’

Article Alastair Himmer - 22 Oct 2019

The coach admits that this weekend's match against England will be a mighty clash, but insists that they are not his side's fiercest rival

Big Tobacco’s R1m for UCT stubbed out

Article Joan Van Dyk - 18 Oct 2019

The university says it had no idea researchers had signed up to take Big Tobacco money but the decision could have lasting effects

Precarious doomsday solution for New Zealand’s native plants

Article Farah Hancock - 24 Sep 2019

New Zealand’s seed bank for threatened indigenous plants lacks ongoing funding

A tropical subject: Could typhoons hit Rugby World Cup?

Article Richard Carter - 10 Sep 2019

Here are some of the key questions as one of the world's natural disaster hotspots prepares to host one of the world's biggest sporting events

Call Carter: All Blacks legend settles Bledisloe Cup nerves

Article Agency - 16 Aug 2019

The defending world cup champions have brought a two-time winner to advise creative players in the setup

Coach drops top All Blacks

Article Agency - 16 Aug 2019

Steve Hansen wants a “200%” improvement from his players for their clash with the Aussies

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing