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International Day of Families: Fight the equity divide
Africa
/ 15 May 2021

International Day of Families: Fight the equity divide

Fight the equity divide so that African families have adequate food, social protection and access to technology

By Marie-Pierre Poirier and Mohamed Fall
Drugs and alcohol abuse rage in crime stats
National
/ 14 May 2021

Drugs and alcohol abuse rage in crime stats

Substance abuse has emerged as a reason for the spike in crimes during the first quarter of 2021.

By Khaya Koko
UPDATE: Magashule tries to tip the scales on Ramaphosa in court papers
Politics
/ 14 May 2021

UPDATE: Magashule tries to tip the scales on Ramaphosa in court papers

The suspended secretary general argues that the rules the party relied on to sideline him are invalid but those informing his attempt to suspend the president are lawful

By Emsie Ferreira
Modack charged with Kinnear murder
National
/ 14 May 2021

Modack charged with Kinnear murder

Nafiz Modack is the second person to be charged with killing Charl Kinnear and five others are accused of conspiracy to commit murder, among 61 other charges

By Eunice Masson
ATM wins leave to appeal secret ballot ruling
Politics
/ 14 May 2021

ATM wins leave to appeal secret ballot ruling

The high court has said it would be in the public interest given the importance of motions of no confidence in the president, to settle whether MPs can vote in secret

By Emsie Ferreira
Century Property, Riversands Developments sue Joburg environmentalist for R197mn
The Green Guardian
/ 14 May 2021

Century Property, Riversands Developments sue Joburg environmentalist for R197mn

Century Property Developments and Riversands Developments have ‘no prospect’ of recovering the damages being claimed, say defendants

By Sheree Bega
South Africa’s emerging parasport stars are eager for global success
Sport
/ 13 May 2021

South Africa’s emerging parasport stars are eager for global success

Though there are still challenges, parasport champions are breaking records on the track and in boardrooms

By Celine Abrahams
Editorial: Collective bargaining headache
Editorial
/ 13 May 2021

Editorial: Collective bargaining headache

The state faces a dilemma: it made a three-year wage agreement with public servants in 2018, before the pandemic, but reneging on it now will undermine labour’s trust

By Editorial
South Africa not yet in a third wave, says health department
Health
/ 13 May 2021

South Africa not yet in a third wave, says health department

The number of Covid-19 cases in the country has increased by an average of 46% over seven days

By Eunice Masson
SADC remains conspicuously silent on vaccines as many continue to die
Africa
/ 13 May 2021

SADC remains conspicuously silent on vaccines as many continue to die

The SADC states have failed to deliver on their human rights obligations by not securing vaccines

By Alicia Quijano-Evans, Tim Fish Hodgson and Tanveer Jeewa
Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians at mercy of Israeli court
World
/ 13 May 2021

Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians at mercy of Israeli court

Palestinians in the occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood face court-sanctioned eviction in what rights groups say is a continuation of Israel’s decades-long plan to ‘ethnically cleanse’ the city.

By Jaclynn Ashly
NBA and Fiba launch Basketball Africa League
Sport
/ 12 May 2021

NBA and Fiba launch Basketball Africa League

Teams from 12 countries will play in the league in Kigali, Rwanda, from 16 to 30 May — but South Africa didn’t make the grade

By Refiloe Seiboko
#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?
Opinion
/ 11 May 2021

#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?

The Colombian government’s violent repression of political dissent is dangerous

By Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón and Maria Gabriela Palacio
New Covid-19 variant in South Africa ‘of concern at a global level’ — WHO
Coronavirus
/ 11 May 2021

New Covid-19 variant in South Africa ‘of concern at a global level’ — WHO

The Covid-19 B.1.617 variant, first detected in India, is now listed as one of concern, but the World Health Organisation says it does not doubt the efficacy of global vaccines

By Eunice Masson
Your guide to side effects: What you can expect after a Covid-19 jab
Coronavirus
/ 11 May 2021

Your guide to side effects: What you can expect after a Covid-19 jab

Soon, South Africa will start with its mass vaccine roll-out. We take a look at what to expect when you get vaccinated.

By Gopolang Makou
Travel ban could return after more Covid-19 variants are found in South Africa
Health
/ 11 May 2021

Travel ban could return after more Covid-19 variants are found in South Africa

The government is to decide whether travel restrictions will be implemented after variants originally from India and the UK were detected in South Africa.

By Eunice Masson
Why the polls still need watching
Africa
/ 10 May 2021

Why the polls still need watching

Although still needed, the relevance and credibility of electoral observers requires assessment

By Olufunto Akinduro
Africa’s national airlines face troubled skies
Opinion
/ 10 May 2021

Africa’s national airlines face troubled skies

The continent’s aviation industry won’t survive unless countries start cooperating with each other

By Andrew Langford
Chad on edge after Déby’s death
Africa
/ 9 May 2021

Chad on edge after Déby’s death

The sudden death of Chad’s president, who had ruled for 30 years, has left palpable tension and a lack of security in the air

By Mobey Malmalari
Wildlife owners may target state
The Green Guardian
/ 9 May 2021

Wildlife owners may target state

South Africa has about 350 facilities with 8 000 to 12 000 lions bred in captivity for commercial use in cub petting, canned hunting and the lion bone and other body parts trade.

By Sheree Bega
Namibian court rejects couple’s appeal to bring their babies home
Africa
/ 9 May 2021

Namibian court rejects couple’s appeal to bring their babies home

A same-sex couple’s struggle to have their children via surrogacy granted citizenship in Namibia, where marriage between men is not yet legal, is being stonewalled at every turn

By Chris de Beer-Procter
Family dynasties fuel conflict across Africa
Africa
/ 9 May 2021

Family dynasties fuel conflict across Africa

“Family fortunes” in Chad reflect further-reaching dynamics of ruling

By Mbulle-Nziege Leonard
ANC NEC gives provinces July deadline for mayoral candidate selection
Politics
/ 9 May 2021

ANC NEC gives provinces July deadline for mayoral candidate selection

ANC NEC maps out guidelines for candidate selection for the 2021 local government elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC eThekwini branches want Magashule reinstated immediately
Politics
/ 9 May 2021

ANC eThekwini branches want Magashule reinstated immediately

ANC branches in Durban want all accused of corruption, and not just the criminally charged, to step aside

By Paddy Harper
ANC considers staff cuts, increasing membership fees to bolster finances
Politics
/ 9 May 2021

ANC considers staff cuts, increasing membership fees to bolster finances

In a leaked recording ANC treasurer general Paul Mashatile proposes staff cuts

By Lizeka Tandwa
How rare is very rare? Your questions about blood clots – answered
Coronavirus
/ 9 May 2021

How rare is very rare? Your questions about blood clots – answered

How rare is rare? How are the blood clots from the vaccine trial unusual? How are symptoms tracked?

By Aisha Abdool Karim and Joan Van Dyk
Even religion has limits on its rights
Opinion
/ 8 May 2021

Even religion has limits on its rights

The constitution does protect faith — but not beyond what is reasonable

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Magashule’s forces want early conference to elect new national executive
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

Magashule’s forces want early conference to elect new national executive

RET faction says the current NEC has become a liability

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANC meeting mutes Magashule to discuss his suspension
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

ANC meeting mutes Magashule to discuss his suspension

The suspended secretary general tried to take charge of the ANC’s online NEC meeting, despite being stripped of his powers

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANCWL dumps Magashule as party leadership meets to discuss his fate
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

ANCWL dumps Magashule as party leadership meets to discuss his fate

ANCWL urges Magashule to humble himself and stop damaging the already weakened ruling party

By Paddy Harper
Mashatile, Mabuza accused of pocketing ANC donations
Politics
/ 8 May 2021

Mashatile, Mabuza accused of pocketing ANC donations

The ANC’s financial crisis has been intensified by President Cyril Ramaphosa refusing to once again bail out the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
Semenya magic rubs off on Glenrose Xaba
Sport
/ 7 May 2021

Semenya magic rubs off on Glenrose Xaba

Long-distance runner Glenrose Xaba ran the third-fastest time by a South African woman on home soil, winning the SA Half-Marathon

By Kass Naidoo
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