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latest news & developments
Bid to clean Africa’s most toxic town
A class action is planned to get mines to clear the dangerously high levels of lead in a Zambian town
Another New Brighton veteran bids us farewell
Very early into making her mark as an actress and theatre maker, Nkonyeni set out for a politically charged career in the arts.
A snapshot of Sam Nzima
The photo that made him famous cost him his career and almost his life. His death may bring to life his plans for a school of photography
Gold retreats to one-month low on Fed comments
Commodities react immediately to the US announcement that it plans to taper off quantitative easing.
Shake-up lends irony to press ombud’s award
Joe Thloloe, South Africa’s press ombudsman, has been honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga (silver) during one of media’s most difficult times.
The golden touch
Gold injections can treat arthritis and silver coating fights infections. Peta Bee reveals the practical uses of precious metals in medicine.