Scotland

Covid-19 comes at a big cost to limiting climate change

Article Sipho Kings - 19 Mar 2020

Covid-19 seems to have resulted in a drop in carbon emissions, but this is at a terrible cost to life and the economy. It is unlikely to last.

Study finds footballers 3.5 times more likely to die from brain trauma

Article Agency - 22 Oct 2019

Although footballers had higher risk of death from neurodegenerative disease, they were less likely to die of other common diseases

Big Tobacco’s R1m for UCT stubbed out

Article Joan Van Dyk - 18 Oct 2019

The university says it had no idea researchers had signed up to take Big Tobacco money but the decision could have lasting effects

Glasgow eye of storm as drug deaths spiral in Scotland

Article Joe Jackson 1 - 4 Sep 2019

Scotland's biggest city, is the epicentre of a substance abuse crisis, which saw an unprecedented 1187 drug-related deaths last year

‘Berserker’ chess mate quite Uigly

Article Shaun De Waal - 7 Jun 2019

Another Lewis chess piece has been found

Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt

Article Agency - 19 Nov 2018

In the 30th minute of the clash, Kolisi, while held on the ground by Scottish midfielder Peter Horne, used the back of his head to strike his opponent

Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks

Article Agency And & Staff Reporter - 16 Nov 2018

For many South Africans Scotland is best known for three things — whisky (the Irish spell it with an ‘e’), Sean Connery and tartan skirts

Trump can be tripped by sanctions

Article Patrick Bond - 20 Jan 2017

The president-elect’s policies will rebound on the whole world but there is a way to hit back.

Scotland starts drive to remain in EU

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jun 2016

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says country may hold another secession referendum following Britain's vote to leave the intergovernmental bloc.

Scottish nationalists bounce back after referendum

Article Reuters - 7 Nov 2014

Scottish nationalists have sprung back after losing the referendum, with a revival that could mark change in the UK general elections voting patterns.

Fear and Lothian in Westminster

Article Gavin Evans - 25 Sep 2014

Big promises were made to keep Scotland in the union, now it’s time for backpedalling.

Scotland votes ‘no’ to independence, promised new powers

Article Reuters - 19 Sep 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron is pledging to hand new powers to Scotland after it voted to remain part of the United Kingdom in a referendum.

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NGOs ask ConCourt to order that shops can sell baby clothes during lockdown

Franny Rabkin - 6 Apr 2020

The organisations say lockdown regulations are unconstitutional because they do not protect the best interests of children

National

Slice of life: Recycling for our lives

Chris Gilili - 5 Apr 2020

This lockdown will hurt my family in the stomach. We will suffer for this whole period. I don’t even know what I will do when my wife gives birth in the next two weeks

National

Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

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New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders