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Simple interventions could cut violence against women
Opinion
/ 20 February 2021

Simple interventions could cut violence against women

Measures such as better street lighting, training the police and enforcing gun control can effect real change

By Robyn Porteous
Somizi, will you judge this song & dance?
Opinion
/ 20 February 2021

Somizi, will you judge this song & dance?

Hlophe? Mogoeng? Judge Judy? Zuma’s selection of judges could mutate as fast as versions of Jacques Pauw’s weekend

By Paddy Harper
Rush for Africa’s marine species to feed demand in Asia
The Green Guardian
/ 20 February 2021

Rush for Africa’s marine species to feed demand in Asia

The booming, lucrative and often illicit trade in sea cucumbers, seahorses and fish maws threatens species and coastal communities

By Sheree Bega
Editorial: Where is the accountability?
Editorial
/ 19 February 2021

Editorial: Where is the accountability?

We need consequences, otherwise we will continue to get more of the same

By Editorial
Conflicting witness evidence in Bongo graft case — Hlophe
Politics
/ 19 February 2021

Conflicting witness evidence in Bongo graft case — Hlophe

Former state security minister Bongani Bongo has been charged with corruption for allegedly trying to bribe the evidence leader in a parliamentary inquiry into Eskom.

By Eunice Masson
With 50 more charges, Magashule gets August court date
Politics
/ 19 February 2021

With 50 more charges, Magashule gets August court date

The ANC secretary-general hints he will cling to his post after he appeared in the Bloemfontein magistrate’s court

By Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
South African children suffer the ‘slow violence of malnutrition’
National
/ 18 February 2021

South African children suffer the ‘slow violence of malnutrition’

The latest Child Gauge review highlights malnutrition eats away at their potential and drives a cycle of poverty.

By Eunice Masson
Carlos on three little pricks
Cartoons
/ 18 February 2021

Carlos on three little pricks

You’ll feel a slight pinch, nothing more.

By Carlos
The government needs to put human rights at the heart of education policy
Opinion
/ 18 February 2021

The government needs to put human rights at the heart of education policy

Education in South Africa is dismally unequal, and Covid-19 has exacerbated the crisis. Investment in infrastructure is crucial

By Iain Byrne and Shenilla Mohamed
Gomba gone: Mabuyane removes Eastern Cape health MEC
National
/ 18 February 2021

Gomba gone: Mabuyane removes Eastern Cape health MEC

Gomba’s axing comes after the province’s premier was instructed to deal with her

By Lizeka Tandwa and Chris Gilili
Alternatives to cigarettes boost BAT results amid Covid-19 dip in demand
Business
/ 17 February 2021

Alternatives to cigarettes boost BAT results amid Covid-19 dip in demand

The world’s number two tobacco company sees three million new consumers for its noncombustible options

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Maslow before Bloom’ for teachers and their learners
Opinion
/ 17 February 2021

‘Maslow before Bloom’ for teachers and their learners

Teachers at the University of Johannesburg Metropolitan Academy found a different, warmer way of catching up on learning losses caused by Covid

By Kathija Yassim and Rehana Jardine
Open letter: Dear Mr President
Opinion
/ 17 February 2021

Open letter: Dear Mr President

I want you to fully disclose the topic of climate change in your response to the Sona debate

By Christine Coomans
‘Startling’ bounce-back for SA’s labour market — Nids-Cram survey
Business
/ 17 February 2021

‘Startling’ bounce-back for SA’s labour market — Nids-Cram survey

A new data release shows that employment may have reached pre-Covid-19 levels. Still, many who’ve lost their jobs have not managed to get back to work

By Sarah Smit
Outdoor workers wilt in rising heat
The Green Guardian
/ 17 February 2021

Outdoor workers wilt in rising heat

Climate change means hats are crucial personal protective equipment now – and work hours must become flexible

By Sheree Bega
In conversation with Kizito Mihigo, the gospel singer who died in a Rwandan jail
Africa
/ 16 February 2021

In conversation with Kizito Mihigo, the gospel singer who died in a Rwandan jail

‘The only thing they want is for us to sing the praises of President Kagame,’ said Kizito Mihigo, in one of the last interviews before his death.

By Benedict Moran
The case for the ConCourt’s nonintervention in the latest Zondo drama
Opinion
/ 16 February 2021

The case for the ConCourt’s nonintervention in the latest Zondo drama

Running to Braamfontein every time Zuma breaks the law is surely not the way to go.

By Dan Mafora
Intensifying economic insecurity may threaten South Africa’s social cohesion
Opinion
/ 16 February 2021

Intensifying economic insecurity may threaten South Africa’s social cohesion

The country’s social fibre is under strain and one cannot help but feel that something will have to give

By Jaynisha Patel
16 sites on 17 February: Eight things you should know about SA’s J&J vaccine roll-out
Coronavirus
/ 16 February 2021

16 sites on 17 February: Eight things you should know about SA’s J&J vaccine roll-out

Eighty thousand Johnson & Johnson jabs will arrive in South Africa on Tuesday and be taken to 16 sites where healthcare workers will be vaccinated

By Bhekisisa Team
Mabuyane expected to reshuffle his cabinet after health MEC arrest
Politics
/ 16 February 2021

Mabuyane expected to reshuffle his cabinet after health MEC arrest

Sources say the Eastern Cape’s provincial working committee has advised the premier to ‘cut Gomba loose immediately’.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Why the US’s counterterrorism strategy in the Sahel keeps failing
Africa
/ 16 February 2021

Why the US’s counterterrorism strategy in the Sahel keeps failing

In exclusive interviews, former officials explain what has gone wrong and why the United States keeps making the same mistakes

By Frank Andrews
Mahumapelo supporters reject ANC intervention in North West
Politics
/ 15 February 2021

Mahumapelo supporters reject ANC intervention in North West

Successful applicants still want the high court order reinstating Mahumapelo’s provincial executive committee to be enforced

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Leaked papers may lead to learners losing their matric certificates
Education
/ 15 February 2021

Leaked papers may lead to learners losing their matric certificates

Umalusi has approved the release of the 2020 matric results saying that it did not find systemic irregularities that compromised the exam

By Bongekile Macupe
Five-year ban for fake Covid certificates as SA borders reopen
National
/ 15 February 2021

Five-year ban for fake Covid certificates as SA borders reopen

Twenty land borders have reopened after a month’s closure prompted by congestions that raised concerns about the spread of the virus.

By Eunice Masson
TikTok hits the sweetest spots
Africa
/ 15 February 2021

TikTok hits the sweetest spots

But some countries – such as Egypt – have cracked down on the social media app, which grew apace with the pandemic

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
The dichotomy of Dominic Ongwen
Africa
/ 15 February 2021

The dichotomy of Dominic Ongwen

The brutality meted out to the infamous Ugandan warlord was almost as horrifying as that delivered by him

By Andrew Arinaitwe and Eric Mwine-Mugaju
Zondo to ask the Constitutional Court to send Zuma to jail for flouting summons
National
/ 15 February 2021

Zondo to ask the Constitutional Court to send Zuma to jail for flouting summons

The deputy chief justice says he has to act because Zuma’s defiance risks inciting lawlessness

By Emsie Ferreira
When going home is a risky gamble
Africa
/ 15 February 2021

When going home is a risky gamble

Opposition leaders find it hard to fight dictators from abroad, but may place their families in danger when returning home

By Aanu Adeoye
Open letter to South African funding houses
Opinion
/ 15 February 2021

Open letter to South African funding houses

Where is the money without equity for startups?

By Ben Sassman
Zuma snubs Zondo commission
National
/ 15 February 2021

Zuma snubs Zondo commission

His lawyer says the summons was not in line with the Constitutional Court order

By Emsie Ferreira
Malawi citizens buy urgently needed, basic Covid medical equipment
Africa
/ 15 February 2021

Malawi citizens buy urgently needed, basic Covid medical equipment

Poet and writer Stanley Onjezani Kenani sets up initiative to raise funds to buy oxygen cylinders and pressure regulators after friend dies at country’s biggest hospital

By Golden Matonga
Bitcoin: Nigeria bites back against cryptocurrency trading
Africa
/ 14 February 2021

Bitcoin: Nigeria bites back against cryptocurrency trading

On 5 February Nigeria’s central bank banned crypto transactions, but industry analysts are confident the sector will find a workaround.

By Vincent Desmond
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