A strict lockdown is not only unenforceable, but the question must be asked: is it necessary at all? The examples of South Korea, Taiwan and Sweden suggest perhaps not
The West’s perceptions of China hold up a mirror to its own preoccupations. More nuanced analysis is much-needed
The government will have to consider the pros and cons of direct taxation, de facto taxation and debt as it negotiates the coronavirus economic crisis
Why is the visual depiction of this country in centre-left international online news publications so unrecognisable?
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the role of universities in nurturing scientific inquiry and evidence-based policy-making to the fore
Reiterating an already historical court ruling, the president’s election has once again been rebuffed
Knock, knock: it’s Hunger
A more equitable and fair society, able to conquer the effects of pandemics, starts with debt-free education and skills development
In her time at the Mail & Guardian, Patel was responsible for bringing stability to the newsroom and in the process assembled one of the best newsrooms in South Africa.
Inspectorate finds serious overcrowding at ‘Sun City’ centre, putting inmates at risk of Covid-19
‘You give us the word, we give you the money.’ Without tithes from congregations, churches find it difficult to pay salaries and do community work
President John Magufuli has been widely criticised for his lacklustre response to the coronavirus pandemic, even as case numbers in Tanzania increase. Mwanahamisi Singano says that Tanzanians have a right to expect more
Excessive use of force by the security forces during the Covid-19 pandemic has overwhelmingly been experienced in poor communities
Traditional healers feel they have been excluded from the national response to the coronavirus, despite most South Africans consulting them for a range of ailments including depression
Gauteng infrastructure MEC Tasneem Motara’s life has changed. It is calmer, but preparing for a flood of Covid-19 patients raises the pressure
Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown have continued to tear through profits in the taxi industry, requiring the sector to formulate a new approach for how it operates, even beyond the pandemic
The department of employment and labour is close to finalising the recruitment of 500 health and safety inspectors to ensure more workplaces comply with Covid-19 regulations
The global nature of modern trade is a vulnerability, but it will also be a valuable tool to aid in our recovery
The Defence Force and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate now say their inquiries into the death of Collins Khosa are not complete
While individuals are doing all sorts of things that would dramatically reduce their carbon footprints, it has little effect.
Some learners have taken the decision to drop out because they fear catching the coronavirus and have no faith that they will do well in their studies
A Cape Town women’s group is using coded text messages to help victims of gender-based violence and abuse get out of harm’s way
Independent retail analyst Syd Vianello says going under business rescue does not mean Edcon will be saved, “it simply gives business rescue practitioners a chance to work out how they can save the company”
Despite the government saying it could be June before schools begin reopening, some have already called teachers in and held parents’ meetings in preparation for opening sooner
One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised. — Chinua Achebe
A document leaked to journalists says the minister was aware of illegal fundraising for her presidential bid by her own task team … and ‘kept quiet’ about it
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the director general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, is up for the challenge
There has been a constant narrative that aims to reduce you to an ex-wife of a former head of state. This is factual, but in mainstream media there seems to be no other description of you
Blame and praise can’t be apportioned to individual leaders of a collective Cabinet
The Zimbabwean mbira player and chanteuse died tragically young at 37, before she had fulfilled her vast potential. Her legacy, however, lives on
Fear of being attacked restricts the movement of most women in everyday life
With no tourists or boats coming in, Hout Bay’s famous wharf is unable to stay afloat