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All actions to counter climate change matter

Article Sipho Kings - 27 Sep 2019

Sipho Kings and Sarah Wild consider the question we all ask: Do our efforts count, or is this just about what big corporations do?

Only dishonest mental gymnastics can hold up the hypothesis of race ‘science’

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Oct 2017

Although it is totally discredited, its pervasive influence still colours perceptions because of its long association with empirical validity

New telescope MeerLicht to observe transients

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Mar 2016

The MeerLicht telescope will scour the skies to study transient celestial events. But its link to the MeerKAT radio telescope is what sets it apart.

Scientists caution against dangers of genetic modification

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Feb 2016

Editing embryos may end up saving lives, but what does it mean for the human gene pool?

Iceman’s stomach bacteria casts doubt on migratory patterns

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Jan 2016

Researchers who sequenced the genome of gut bacteria in the world's oldest natural mummy have cast doubt on theories about migration out of Africa.

SA scientists reconstruct ancient ecosystems

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2015

Using Africa’s national parks, scientists have garnered essential information which will help refine their understanding of Earth's climate.

Outlaws in space: Are Mars colonies illegal?

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2015

The only known planet inhabited exclusively by robots, Mars may become the only other planet in our solar system colonised by humans.

Malnutrition rises despite social grants

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Oct 2015

South Africa's children are bearing the brunt of increasing food prices – and the effects may be permanent.

Researchers plug carbon sink gaps

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Aug 2015

The Southern Ocean could yield important clues about the effects of climate change.

Jazz and cocktails send SA scientists into Orbit

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Aug 2015

Presenting science in a more relaxed and informal environment than the usual academic setting.

Science Voices 2015: Editor’s note

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jul 2015

Get in on the science debate, says Mail & Guardian's science editor Sarah Wild.

Copyright issues dog academics

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jul 2015

Not only are they at the mercy of publishing houses, their rights are also limited by South African law.

Pluto! Long time no see

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Jul 2015

Pluto is back to being everyone's favourite planet that's not a planet.

Tweeting Tumelo Komape puts himself in your shoes

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Jul 2015

Empathy from the council? The City of Johannesburg's social media man gives service delivery gripes a human touch.

What’s it like to surf at 10 gigabits a second?

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Jun 2015

Ever wondered what it's like to use the internet at speeds of up to 10 gigabits a second? You may have to go back to university to find out.

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SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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Matthew Wilhelm solomon - 27 Oct 2020

South Africa’s biggest city is ground zero for debates about the long-term effectiveness and constitutionality of militarised urban policing and how we imagine the post-Covid city

Coronavirus

Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

Roshan Morar is being investigated in connection with KwaZulu-Natal education department backpack sanitiser tender worth R4-million and a batch of face masks that vanished

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Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'