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Wokeism and cancel culture leave ethics on the rocks
Opinion
/ 29 November 2022

Wokeism and cancel culture leave ethics on the rocks

Nomically, the left advocates pluralism and promotes difference, but only within a network of fixed, essentialized identities, and so permissiveness becomes prohibition.

By Slavoj Žižek
A shift to whole grain food would reduce malnutrition and diseases
Opinion
/ 29 November 2022

A shift to whole grain food would reduce malnutrition and diseases

Refining wheat, maize and rice removes their nutritional value, which contributes to preventable diseases such as strokes, diabetes and obesity

By David Kamau and Peiman Milani
Rooting brand creativity in South African culture
Opinion
/ 29 November 2022

Rooting brand creativity in South African culture

Missed opportunities abound when brand communications take place only in English, the home language of just 9.6% of the population

By Mpume Ngobese
‘A fraudster is enjoying my DsTV subscription and MultiChoice doesn’t seem to care’
Opinion
/ 16 July 2022

‘A fraudster is enjoying my DsTV subscription and MultiChoice doesn’t seem to care’

Lax data protection has one customer worrying about how ‘effortlessly’ fraud can be committed and data breached at the pay-TV provider

By Malebakeng Forere
Sierre Leone: New money, old problems
Africa
/ 16 July 2022

Sierre Leone: New money, old problems

The country’s shiny new banknotes are only a cosmetic solution to Sierra Leone’s dire economic crisis, say critics

By Abdul Brima
Interest-free ‘buy now, pay later’ takes hold in Africa
Africa
/ 15 July 2022

Interest-free ‘buy now, pay later’ takes hold in Africa

Short-term financing companies are offering pay-over-time loans as payment methods, often interest-free, in several cash-strapped countries

By Conrad Onyango
Russians to hold trade talks in South Africa
Top Six
/ 15 July 2022

Russians to hold trade talks in South Africa

The Ukrainian ambassador expects those attending next week’s gathering to grill companies, saying economic pressure has the power to end the war

By Greg Ardé
UK: Sunak leads first round of voting to replace Johnson
Top Six
/ 14 July 2022

UK: Sunak leads first round of voting to replace Johnson

Six candidates, including former finance minister Rishi Sunak, are now in the running to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader. Voting will continue next week until only two are left

By Deutsche Welle 1
Djokovic delivers ‘best performance of year’ to book Murray clash
Sport
/ 4 May 2022

Djokovic delivers ‘best performance of year’ to book Murray clash

Top seed Novak Djokovic described his straight-sets opening win over Gael Monfils in Madrid on Tuesday as his “best performance of the year” as he set up a showdown with Andy Murray.

By Afp
Independent candidates in municipal elections gain momentum with 0.61% growth
Politics
/ 5 November 2021

Independent candidates in municipal elections gain momentum with 0.61% growth

The political sands are shifting, says Mmusi Maimane

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin

Of South Africa’s 213 municipalities, the ANC attained a majority in 161. Meanwhile, there are 66 hung councils that will need to be governed through coalitions

By Eunice Masson
Meyiwa murder case postponed amid drama in court
Sport
/ 27 October 2020

Meyiwa murder case postponed amid drama in court

The murder case of Senzo Meyiwa has been postponed to next month after the appearance of the five suspects in the Boksburg magistrate’s court took an unexpected turn

By Tshegofatso Mathe
World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt
Sport
/ 25 May 2020

World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt

We talk to the organisers whose every waking moment was consumed by the duty of hosting a successful tournament

By Luke Feltham
The Virtual Lists
Friday
/ 21 May 2020

The Virtual Lists

For good vibes and an arts fix from your home, watch this

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Swati editors flee to safety in SA
Africa
/ 21 May 2020

Swati editors flee to safety in SA

Independent media is under threat as authorities harass and threaten journalists

By Bill Snaddon
Lockdown loosened: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 to begin May 31
Coronavirus
/ 13 May 2020

Lockdown loosened: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 to begin May 31

Certain metros, where the vast majority of infections have occurred, will remain under level-four lockdown restrictions

By Lester Kiewit, Thando Maeko, Beauregard Tromp and Khadija Patel
Level four lockdown: Dlamini-Zuma stubs out South Africa’s hopes for a puff
Article
/ 29 April 2020

Level four lockdown: Dlamini-Zuma stubs out South Africa’s hopes for a puff

Some industries will open but the tobacco ban remains in place, contradicting the president’s earlier remarks

By Paddy Harper
Africa: Collaborate to integrate
Article
/ 9 September 2011

Africa: Collaborate to integrate

The continent’s science research needs the right amount of exposure to matter on the world stage.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 October 2010

Stellenbosch takes open access lead

University is the first in Africa to sign the Berlin Declaration and post its research online.

By Staff Reporter
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