The Finance Minister delivers his maiden budget speech.
During the War on Terror, international strategy relied on intelligence officials from regimes accused of corruption and torture. Several of these spies and their families held large sums at Credit Suisse.
African leaders are taking the initiative in developing strategies for coping with it, including its effect on the continent’s water security and sanitation
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must lay out tangible, clear and coherent strategies to make good on the president’s State of the Nation promises
CA Davids’s new novel, ‘How to Be a Revolutionary’ is a soulful, lyrical fictional guide to turbulent times
Advisers – not consultants – can help close critical gaps in government where the loss of key skills leaves the president desperately needing to enhance the state’s capacity to secure his reforms
South African women experiencing multiple abuses is an all-too-common story. One woman opens up about how she became susceptible to spiritual abuse – and how she got out
The Swiss Secrets leak reveals Credit Suisse’s role in a controversial platinum mine sale that helped to finance a wave of violence around Zimbabwe’s 2008 election
By growing the revenue base and collecting revenue owed by people who can pay for these services, municipalities will be in a position to fund non-revenue generating social services
Organisations and the state are tackling the youth unemployment crisis, and young people can also play their part
Doing so is the antithesis of democracy. Politicians’ input, even if it lacks decorum, ensures the electorate is represented
Political culture, and not the Constitution, is an impediment to a better life for all South Africans
Ukraine on Tuesday urged its Western allies to hit Russia with “tough sanctions” after President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions as independent and ordered in his troops.
The Electoral Amendment Bill will permit independents and the Lekota Bill proposes a constituency system.
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment says a medium to long-term study of the environment is to start in mid-March
If winning La Liga caused Atletico Madrid to soften their edge or lose their identity, a Champions League tie against Manchester United could be a chance for them to get it back.
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine Monday, prompting a furious response from the West with the United States denouncing the move at the UN Security Council as a “pretext for war”.
Despite pledges by Credit Suisse to crack down on illegitimate funds, leaked data shows the bank catered to dozens of criminals, dictators, sanctioned parties and political actors with outsized wealth
This year’s budget will be a balancing act, but the treasury needs to prioritise restoring South Africans economic agency
Applying above-inflation increases in excise is beneficial neither to government nor the beer industry, says South African Breweries
The persecution of the ‘troublesome’ Teffo began in earnest after he took on two criminal matters in which he says police and politicians are complicit in charging the wrong people, those he is defending
The beauty and skincare world is littered with myths and misinformation about Black skin. This extract from aesthetician Diya Ayodele’s book ‘Black Skin’ busts some of the most common beliefs
The world’s poorest country is nevertheless host to 61 000 Malians who fled jihadist attacks
A lengthy trial in which Andrew would have spent huge amounts of time on the stand has been avoided, albeit at gigantic financial cost.
Keneiloe Molopyane spoke to SciDev.Net about her experiences in underground excavation, as well as how she is using her superhero persona, Bones, to inspire young people.
The Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust is again abusing the First Nations Collective; you don’t have the Khoi’s consent to pour concrete on a sacred floodplain
There is significant division among the Nato members over the situation in Ukraine, and over relations with Russia.
Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea are fighting to “survive” as the spluttering Champions League holders prepare to face Lille in the last 16 first leg on Tuesday.
Fact checkers, journalists, civil society organisations and human rights activists say Facebook’s support is inadequate. The company has known for years that it helps to fuel tensions in the country.
South Africa’s role in helping improve statistical capacity in Africa
A tree fell at a school in Mpumalanga, injuring Melokuhle Tshabalala. His father wants to see the report and footage of the incident but neither the principal nor the department will show him.
Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe agrees that green energy is cost competitive and calls for equitable ownership in the sector