The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity
But stigma remains, and measures such as low or no school fees, bursaries and mentorship could improve teenage mothers’ future opportunities
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New cloud storage option will help accelerate the continents digital transformation and create jobs
The crisis at the state logistics company began costing the economy long before the industrial action
A third of sharks and rays in South Africa’s waters are threatened with extinction — mainly due to human activity, such as fishing
Aside from the economic benefits, urgent decriminalisation is needed to ensure constitutional rights of the country’s estimated 153 000 sex workers
Upcoming global climate change gathering in Egypt is a chance to boost commitments and financing for renewables
Health department aims to make healthier food choices easier as part of this year’s National Nutrition Week
In 2021, South Africa had the third-highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide and it cost the economy R2.2-billion a year
Iranian women outside Iran have an important role in the protests against the regime, explains an activist
The millionaire who won Lesotho elections with a helicopter
In recognition of this, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and department of basic education are working to standardise ECD centres so that they can all at least receive the government subsidy for registered child care centres
South Africa is running out of landfill space for our solid waste, which also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions – but the good news is we can easily be part of the solution
The world economy has been dealt multiple blows, with war in Ukraine driving up food and energy prices following the coronavirus outbreak while soaring costs and rising interest rates threaten to reverberate around the globe
Many South Africans don’t have access to psychologists or psychiatrists. Counsellors can relieve this burden but they can’t find work in the public sector
Led by the royals, British colonialists committed every form of cruelty imaginable – and those who suffered are angry about the homage paid to the queen
The RFP, formed by businessman Sam Matekane in March this year, won the country’s election, but failed to gain an outright majority
Throughout history Zulu women have been involved in politics and governance. Queen Sibongile’s claim to half of Zwelithini estate shows how far that influence stretches
It requires more than being technologically competent; the basics of establishing networks and pitching to investors can be taught but it takes time to do so
The provision of healthcare services to those suffering from mental disorders is inadequate
The number of kidnappings in South Africa has been increasing sharply over the past year
The vice-chancellor will be missed but his replacement is an accomplished and astute leader
Our bond market is a good prospect for investors and a reliable, safe and consistent vehicle to continue developing the country’s financial market
We must help young South Africans to build productive livelihoods by fostering economic connectedness — described as cross-class social connections
Four recent news stories show how the politics of sex and gender can either challenge or reinforce existing power structures
There were two clear favourites for next year’s election but the Labour candidate makes it three
Margie Orford’s latest thriller explores the ripple effects of crime and the intimate worlds of its victims
Set to open in Sandton next year, Artistry is a restaurant and theatre development with a difference from by J’Something
Government and civil society need to listen to those who are most at risk to ensure policies are effective
Ghanaian author Ken Kweku Nimo tells the story of the continent’s successful couturiers in his new book
Reversing more tax cuts, introducing a fixed household energy subsidy and reducing spending would help