South Africa’s apathetic attitude to plastic use requires an intervention — but what would work here?
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.
The former president summed up the criticisms as an "erroneous and dishonest narrative"
South Africa is bankrolling a huge hydroelectric project in the DRC — but the risks are enormous and the benefits meagre
Our readers write in about Azapo, Islamophobia, the elections in the wake of Eskom’s woes and failing state-owned enterprises
The Democratic Alliance is ‘rudderless’ and its inexperienced leader is unable to navigate the pitfalls of the political landscape
Understanding the law applicable to public schools makes for informed decisions and avoids litigation
Batsman Hashim Amla has been named South Africa’s Test cricket captain, a tough choice between him, AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis.
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.
The rest of Africa is growing, and perhaps the ruling party should invest more in leadership and change rather than individuals’ interests.
Nigeria’s recent rebasing shows its services sector’s share of GDP has dominated the country’s economy, helping it surpass SA’s numbers.
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.
South Africa is not blessed with a lot of water and is currently ranked the 30th driest in the world.
Naming the St George’s Park grandstand in Port Elizabeth for the genial, menacing, left-handed cricketer is a small but overdue honour.
The Zimbabwe government’s decision to ban the private import of grain is being criticised.
The South Africa’s mining sector is sitting on massive mineral resources.
Effective implementation of the national infrastructure development plan could position SA’s mining sector to capitalise on the next growth cycle.
The South African advertising industry is being criticised as being slow to transform.
Observers say elections in Southern Africa this year are vulnerable to manipulation and misuse of the military to clamp down on opponents.
Poachers are killing rhinos at a record rate, sparking fear of the demise of the entire population within 20 years.
Advanced economies have struggled to recover fully after the 2008 global financial crisis, and South Africa will remain on rocky terrain with them.
The SA women’s cricket team will take part in the inaugural International Women’s Cricket Championship in Qatar.
Plans are afoot to build a cement plant in South Africa although procedure and budget have not been approved as yet.
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This is the story of two South African HIV positive women who are taking care of their own health and that of their babies by breastfeeding on ARVs.
Chris Roper examines the myths and lies created by former president Nelson Mandela.
But does the worldwide acclaim he is accorded signify victory – or does it mark Mandela’s defeat?
The ad-hoc nature of a double tax amendment could see companies moving elsewhere.
Quinton de Kock scored his second ODI century to help South Africa beat India by 141 runs at the Wanderers on Thursday.
Aid to the continent has been marked by efforts to bring stability to war torn countries and to help with post-conflict reconstruction.
South Africa can no longer afford to be the customs union’s R40-billion benefactor and is calling for action.
South Africa wins more than its share of titles such as "Best Brandy in the World" in international competitions.
Nigeria will announce rebased gross domestic product figures next month, which could reveal it to be Africa’s largest economy.