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South Africa

The perfect destination
Article
/ 23 April 2019

The perfect destination

Why South Africa is best matched to meet the needs of Muslim travellers

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Why we must all visit South African National Parks
Article
/ 23 April 2019

Why we must all visit South African National Parks

One of the best ways of taking in the abundant beauty this country has to offer is to visit our national parks. Here are some to visit.

By Welcome Lishivha
Afrobarometer: ‘68% of Africans don’t think their vote is secret’
Africa
/ 23 April 2019

Afrobarometer: ‘68% of Africans don’t think their vote is secret’

Distrust is highest in established democracies like Kenya and Senegal

By Simon Allison
Celebrating 25 years of tourism in democratic South Africa
Article
/ 23 April 2019

Celebrating 25 years of tourism in democratic South Africa

Editor’s note

By Zamantungwa Khumalo
SA drops in World Press Freedom rankings
Article
/ 23 April 2019

SA drops in World Press Freedom rankings

South Africa has dropped three places in the Press Freedom Index

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Gordhan seeks extension on reply to Public Protector ‘rogue unit’ subpoena
Article
/ 23 April 2019

Gordhan seeks extension on reply to Public Protector ‘rogue unit’ subpoena

Advocate Mkhwebane subpoenaed Gordhan to submit a replying affidavit by 1pm on April 23 in the matter dating back to his time as Sars commissioner

By Kiri Rupiah
What do a pair of goggles, a cellphone and a set of headphones have in common?
Article
/ 23 April 2019

What do a pair of goggles, a cellphone and a set of headphones have in common?

South Africa’s public health nurses are infamous for having bad attitudes. Google goggles could help them change their ways.

By Nelisiwe Msomi
Mboweni admits Ramos among those considered to head Eskom unbundling
Article
/ 22 April 2019

Mboweni admits Ramos among those considered to head Eskom unbundling

Mboweni denies Ramos has been appointed to lead the process of unbundling Eskom, but tells SABC she is among those being considered for the position

By Carin Smith
Death or taxes for polluting plastic
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Death or taxes for polluting plastic

South Africa’s apathetic attitude to plastic use requires an intervention — but what would work here?

By Lynley Donnelly
Retail focus for banking’s phoenix
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Retail focus for banking’s phoenix

The African Bank, which relied on unsecured lending, has diversified its product offerings

By Yolandi Groenewald
Pills and prisoners: Why governments trust Big Pharma more than their citizens
Article
/ 17 April 2019

Pills and prisoners: Why governments trust Big Pharma more than their citizens

Italy has come up with a plan to slash the cost of medicines by May. For the plan to work, they need everyone to get on board.

By Joan Van Dyk
Zuma slams critics of ‘policy uncertainty’ during ‘nine wasted years’
Article
/ 14 April 2019

Zuma slams critics of ‘policy uncertainty’ during ‘nine wasted years’

The former president summed up the criticisms as an "erroneous and dishonest narrative"

By Poloko Tau
Inga dam deal is a grand delusion
Africa
/ 12 April 2019

Inga dam deal is a grand delusion

South Africa is bankrolling a huge hydroelectric project in the DRC — but the risks are enormous and the benefits meagre

By Jason Stearns
Letters to the editor: March 29 to April 4
Article
/ 29 March 2019

Letters to the editor: March 29 to April 4

Our readers write in about Azapo, Islamophobia, the elections in the wake of Eskom’s woes and failing state-owned enterprises

By Letters
The rise and fall of Mmusi Maimane
Article
/ 8 February 2019

The rise and fall of Mmusi Maimane

The Democratic Alliance is ‘rudderless’ and its inexperienced leader is unable to navigate the pitfalls of the political landscape

By Staff Reporter
Knowledge is key to effectively running schools
Article
/ 20 July 2018

Knowledge is key to effectively running schools

Understanding the law applicable to public schools makes for informed decisions and avoids litigation

By Staff Reporter
Amla to captain Proteas’ Test team
Article
/ 3 June 2014

Amla to captain Proteas’ Test team

Batsman Hashim Amla has been named South Africa’s Test cricket captain, a tough choice between him, AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis.

By Staff Reporter
SA, India: Kindred spirits in celebration of inequality
Article
/ 5 May 2014

SA, India: Kindred spirits in celebration of inequality

In his e-book "No Country For The Poor", journalist Azad Essa tracks the path of two countries which head to the polls. Here is an excerpt.

By Azad Essa
Editorial: We must wake up to African growth
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Editorial: We must wake up to African growth

The rest of Africa is growing, and perhaps the ruling party should invest more in leadership and change rather than individuals’ interests.

By Editorial
Oil, gas play second fiddle to Nigeria’s services sector
Article
/ 7 April 2014

Oil, gas play second fiddle to Nigeria’s services sector

Nigeria’s recent rebasing shows its services sector’s share of GDP has dominated the country’s economy, helping it surpass SA’s numbers.

By Lynley Donnelly
Nigeria all set to overtake SA as Africa’s largest economy
Article
/ 6 April 2014

Nigeria all set to overtake SA as Africa’s largest economy

Nigeria’s GDP recalculation due on Sunday is likely to pip it ahead of SA as Africa’s largest economy, and could alter perceptions of the continent.

By Joel Olatunde Agoi
Towards effective water management
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Towards effective water management

South Africa is not blessed with a lot of water and is currently ranked the 30th driest in the world.

By Advertising Supplement
Graeme Pollock exceeds his own boundaries
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Graeme Pollock exceeds his own boundaries

Naming the St George’s Park grandstand in Port Elizabeth for the genial, menacing, left-handed cricketer is a small but overdue honour.

By Luke Alfred
Zimbabwe state hijacks maize imports
Africa
/ 7 February 2014

Zimbabwe state hijacks maize imports

The Zimbabwe government’s decision to ban the private import of grain is being criticised.

By Staff Reporter
Waiting for a train
Article
/ 31 January 2014

Waiting for a train

The South Africa’s mining sector is sitting on massive mineral resources.

By Advertising Supplement
Strategic integration to unlock potential
Article
/ 31 January 2014

Strategic integration to unlock potential

Effective implementation of the national infrastructure development plan could position SA’s mining sector to capitalise on the next growth cycle.

By Advertising Supplement
Creativity: the great equaliser
Article
/ 31 January 2014

Creativity: the great equaliser

The South African advertising industry is being criticised as being slow to transform.

By Staff Reporter
SADC elections a high-risk affair
Africa
/ 30 January 2014

SADC elections a high-risk affair

Observers say elections in Southern Africa this year are vulnerable to manipulation and misuse of the military to clamp down on opponents.

By Liesl Louw-Vaudran
More than 1 000 rhinos killed in 2013
Article
/ 18 January 2014

More than 1 000 rhinos killed in 2013

Poachers are killing rhinos at a record rate, sparking fear of the demise of the entire population within 20 years.

By Guardian Reporter
SA economy faces severe headwinds in 2014
Article
/ 10 January 2014

SA economy faces severe headwinds in 2014

Advanced economies have struggled to recover fully after the 2008 global financial crisis, and South Africa will remain on rocky terrain with them.

By Staff Reporter
SA set for inaugural women’s T20 championship
Article
/ 7 January 2014

SA set for inaugural women’s T20 championship

The SA women’s cricket team will take part in the inaugural International Women’s Cricket Championship in Qatar.

By Sapa
Kenyan cement giant awaits directors’ approval for SA plant
Article
/ 2 January 2014

Kenyan cement giant awaits directors’ approval for SA plant

Plans are afoot to build a cement plant in South Africa although procedure and budget have not been approved as yet.

By Eric Ombok
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