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Duarte: Magashule’s court challenge to his suspension is premature
Politics
/ 26 May 2021

Duarte: Magashule’s court challenge to his suspension is premature

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule’s claims that he is the victim of a factional purge with the governing party are false, says his deputy, Jessie Duarte.

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Doctors have mental health issues too
Opinion
/ 26 May 2021

Doctors have mental health issues too

Stigma around bipolar and other disorders is just as debilitating

By Samke J Ngcobo
Ethiopian region of Tigray at ‘serious risk’ of famine, warns top UN official
Africa
/ 26 May 2021

Ethiopian region of Tigray at ‘serious risk’ of famine, warns top UN official

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent troops into Tigray in early November to disarm and detain leaders of the regional ruling party, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front

By Agence France Presse
Palestine could be taking a South African direction
World
/ 26 May 2021

Palestine could be taking a South African direction

The signs are there that the Israeli state may have ‘won’ the most recent battle against Palestinians but could be losing the protracted war, especially in the court of public opinion

By Steven Friedman
Myeni claims a conspiracy against her and Zuma
Politics
/ 25 May 2021

Myeni claims a conspiracy against her and Zuma

The former SAA chairperson said her closeness to the former president had caused people to unfairly implicate her in state capture matters

By Emsie Ferreira
Corruption flourishes so long as people place their own interests ahead of society’s
Opinion
/ 25 May 2021

Corruption flourishes so long as people place their own interests ahead of society’s

Honesty, ethics and morality should be cornerstones for those in public office

By Armand Bam
After India: The countries on the brink of another Covid oxygen crisis
Coronavirus
/ 25 May 2021

After India: The countries on the brink of another Covid oxygen crisis

The need for medical oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients in low- and middle-income countries has more than doubled in the past two months, and many of these countries faced oxygen shortages before the pandemic

By Madlen Davies and Rosa Furneaux
Poor nutrition is a weak foundation for a nation with big dreams
Opinion
/ 25 May 2021

Poor nutrition is a weak foundation for a nation with big dreams

Every child deserves the chance to grow up well-nourished and reach their full potential

By Anna-Marie Müller
Malian army detains leaders, triggering condemnation, coup fears
Africa
/ 25 May 2021

Malian army detains leaders, triggering condemnation, coup fears

Malian officers upset with a government reshuffle have detained the president and prime minister at an army camp outside the capital

By Serge Daniel and Kassim Traore
Renewed calls for South Africa to have a basic income grant
National
/ 25 May 2021

Renewed calls for South Africa to have a basic income grant

Human rights organisations are advocating a state safety net for the millions of South Africans who have been left hungry after the R350 social relief of distress grant was discontinued on 30 April

By Nation Nyoka
Blow for Magashule as Free State provincial task team is appointed
Politics
/ 25 May 2021

Blow for Magashule as Free State provincial task team is appointed

PTT is “full of people who were close to Ace but now have dumped him”, says source in the Free State ANC

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Educators only fined up to R5 000 for corporal punishment, SAHRC hears
Education
/ 25 May 2021

Educators only fined up to R5 000 for corporal punishment, SAHRC hears

Commission questions gaps in the law regarding corporal punishment and sexual assault

By Bongekile Macupe
Umshini uyakhuluma: Technology encroaches on the human touch in Nguni Machina
Friday
/ 25 May 2021

Umshini uyakhuluma: Technology encroaches on the human touch in Nguni Machina

The metric of success for Vulane Mthembu’s Nguni Machina won’t be how many people stream it, but if listeners can’t tell if the music was made by artificial intelligence

By Penny Youngleson
Government does not have the right to ignore rural citizens
Thought Leader
/ 24 May 2021

Government does not have the right to ignore rural citizens

Proposed changes to the Traditional Courts Bill to remove the possibility to “opt out” and use magistrate’s courts instead are probably unconstitutional, and definitely play into the hands of traditional leaders instead of their communities

By Wilmien Wicomb
Mantashe living in “alternative universe” as he ignores international warnings on climate change
Opinion
/ 24 May 2021

Mantashe living in “alternative universe” as he ignores international warnings on climate change

Mantashe’s fossil fuel heavy energy plans are wildly out of line with needed climate action and a better energy future for South Africa

By Alex Lenferna
African enterprises: build your boat now before the next tsunami hits
Opinion
/ 24 May 2021

African enterprises: build your boat now before the next tsunami hits

The way we do business has changed immensely. Resilience, intelligence and a sense of purpose are increasingly important for companies to succeed

By Cathy Smith
South Africa can now keep Pfizer jabs in a bar fridge for a month
Coronavirus
/ 24 May 2021

South Africa can now keep Pfizer jabs in a bar fridge for a month

Vaccine roll-out will be easier now that Pfizer confirms the lifespan of its Covid-19 vaccine in a refrigerator is more than six times longer than first estimated

By Aisha Abdool Karim and Joan Van Dyk
Why are African countries undermining the rights bodies they created?
Africa
/ 23 May 2021

Why are African countries undermining the rights bodies they created?

African states are starting to withdraw from rights bodies when rulings go against them

By David Kode
Covid-19: Vaccinate, but don’t stop testing
Africa
/ 23 May 2021

Covid-19: Vaccinate, but don’t stop testing

Testing and isolating the infected are still the most effective response to the pandemic

By Karsten Noko and Veena Pillai
We have become spectators in our own democracy
Opinion
/ 22 May 2021

We have become spectators in our own democracy

The discontent we feel must mobilise citizens towards agitating for radical change, not aimless rebellion

By Andile Zulu
Pope Zille speaks her truth: Go woke stay broke
Friday
/ 22 May 2021

Pope Zille speaks her truth: Go woke stay broke

Helen Zille decries using ‘lived experience’ in woke arguments, but does so herself in her latest book, says Shaun de Waal

By Shaun De Waal
ANC NDC lambasts PEC in ruling reinstating Masuku, Diko
Politics
/ 22 May 2021

ANC NDC lambasts PEC in ruling reinstating Masuku, Diko

In April the M&G reported that the two were ordered to step aside from all party positions and to desist from speaking on behalf of the organisation until the SIU investigation has been concluded.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Israel’s war on the truth
Opinion
/ 21 May 2021

Israel’s war on the truth

The government’s spokesperson has posted tweets and videos that have nothing to do with the current conflict with Palestinians

By Suraya Dadoo
Media coverage fails to provide the facts
Opinion
/ 21 May 2021

Media coverage fails to provide the facts

While the conflict between Israel and Palestinians rages on the real battle is for public opinion

By Paula Slier
Myeni paid for trips abroad, Noma Mngoma tells Zondo commission
National
/ 21 May 2021

Myeni paid for trips abroad, Noma Mngoma tells Zondo commission

Malusi Gigaba’s estranged wife Nomachule Mngoma continued her testimony before the Zondo commission after a security threat hampered proceedings on Thursday evening.

By Eunice Masson
Unattainable and untenable: Hearings expose problems in the early childhood development sector
Opinion
/ 21 May 2021

Unattainable and untenable: Hearings expose problems in the early childhood development sector

Legal red tape results in providers not registering and children being denied the opportunity to thrive

By Nurina Ally, Rubeena Parker and Tess Peacock
The Covid pandemic has exacerbated weaknesses in health systems, particularly in poor countries
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2021

The Covid pandemic has exacerbated weaknesses in health systems, particularly in poor countries

Strategic investments in health care for all are needed to ensure safe births, treatment of tuberculosis, malaria, measles, pneumonia and diarrhoea, and children are vaccinated

By Carin Jämtin and Stefan Swartling Peterson
Q&A Sessions: Kieswetter, the choral master of tax
National
/ 20 May 2021

Q&A Sessions: Kieswetter, the choral master of tax

Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, head of the South African Revenue Service, will not tolerate any political interference at the tax authority

By Lynn James
Khaya Koko: The theatre that is our journalism
Opinion
/ 20 May 2021

Khaya Koko: The theatre that is our journalism

Journalists’ voices should be the very loudest in calling for the culling of the corrupt among us

By Khaya Koko
Editorial: The UN must regain its credibility
Editorial
/ 20 May 2021

Editorial: The UN must regain its credibility

The body’s inaction during the Iraq war and Russia’s annexation of the Crimea makes it weaker when it comes to negotiation peace in the Middle East

By Editorial
DA councillor arrested for allegedly defrauding food relief project
Politics
/ 20 May 2021

DA councillor arrested for allegedly defrauding food relief project

Nora Grose is accused of using R170 000 intended for a food relief project in Cape Town for personal gain

By Eunice Masson
South Sudanese leaders must bring justice for victims of atrocities
Opinion
/ 20 May 2021

South Sudanese leaders must bring justice for victims of atrocities

The cycles of violence can be broken by the truth, reparations and guarantees of peace for the victims of the war

By Deprose Muchena
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