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South Africa

More than a third of South Africans without water – R90bn needed to fix this
Article
/ 28 November 2019

More than a third of South Africans without water – R90bn needed to fix this

The new national water strategy calls for R90-billion in spending by the bankrupt water department, and a big change in how water is managed

By Thando Maeko
Jo’burg pool in the deep end
Article
/ 28 November 2019

Jo’burg pool in the deep end

Residents complained about noise and bad behaviour so the gates were closed on weekends, a decision some see as racist

By Sarah Smit
The suicidal effect of our ailing society
Article
/ 28 November 2019

The suicidal effect of our ailing society

Millions of our fellow citizens are literally robbed of the opportunity to live meaningful lives

By Eusebius McKaiser
Gordhan announces an executive chairperson for crisis-hit SAA
Article
/ 26 November 2019

Gordhan announces an executive chairperson for crisis-hit SAA

‘Unique’ situation effectively gives airline two CEOs

By Sabelo Skiti
​Micra reloads in small hatch battle
Article
/ 26 November 2019

​Micra reloads in small hatch battle

The Acenta Plus, Tekna and Tekna Plus are making a play for the B-segment. And with some sweet new features, Nissan may just be on to something

By Luke Feltham
Is your cash fuelling the climate crisis?
Article
/ 25 November 2019

Is your cash fuelling the climate crisis?

The record of South Africa’s banks and its top 10 carbon emitters in disclosing steps to mitigate climate-related risks is poor

By Kevin Davie
Mbeki on South Africa’s foreign policy shortcomings — and his brush with neo-Nazis
Article
/ 25 November 2019

Mbeki on South Africa’s foreign policy shortcomings — and his brush with neo-Nazis

The former president says that South Africa needs clearer foreign policy positions on a range of continental and global issues

By Simon Allison
South Africa’s liberals are failing to wrap their heads around race
Article
/ 25 November 2019

South Africa’s liberals are failing to wrap their heads around race

The white liberal establishment, both inside and outside the DA, holds onto its race-blindness by distorting the South African idea of “non-racialism”

By Christi Van Der and Westhuizen 1
African governments must invest in science for future growth
Article
/ 23 November 2019

African governments must invest in science for future growth

Allocating adequate funding to scientific research, development and innovation can have a positive effect on sustainable development

By Esther Ngumbi
Zuma argues another court could think differently in permanent stay application
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Zuma argues another court could think differently in permanent stay application

In his application for leave to appeal, Zuma argued that an appeal court could find the prosecution had dirty hands so the trial should not proceed

By Franny Rabkin
Nokulinda Mkhize is working to revive the conversational aspect of fellowship
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Nokulinda Mkhize is working to revive the conversational aspect of fellowship

She tells the Mail & Guardian about her spiritual practice and the importance of practicing with integrity and compassion, whatever your realm

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The Portfolio: Deseni Soobben
Article
/ 22 November 2019

The Portfolio: Deseni Soobben

"I always felt awkward photographing people in desperate, unfortunate conditions. What do you say? How do you comfort? Is “sorry” ever enough?"

By Deseni Soobben 1
Boy on a bike fulfilling his dreams
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Boy on a bike fulfilling his dreams

People who know John Steenhuisen, the DA’s interim leader, say he has what it takes to lead

By Lester Kiewit
EDITORIAL: Jo’burg’s ‘horror factory’
Article
/ 22 November 2019

EDITORIAL: Jo’burg’s ‘horror factory’

Workers at the factory were found to be toiling under appalling conditions for only R65 a day.

By Editorial
Why I decided to work for Lindiwe Sisulu
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Why I decided to work for Lindiwe Sisulu

She is a hard taskmaster but caring, a stickler for rules and committed to serving the country

By Makhosini Mgitywa 1
Moruti’s Mthalane: From average amateur to world champion
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Moruti’s Mthalane: From average amateur to world champion

South Africa’s sportsman of the year enjoys his second round on top of the world ring

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Jinxed by the Ingonyama board
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Jinxed by the Ingonyama board

My three days of wading through court papers and no story is like wee Paddy’s three days of an SAA flight

By Paddy Harper
SAA’s options seem limited
Article
/ 22 November 2019

SAA’s options seem limited

Business rescue is unlikely to work for a state-owned airline, say experts. But the government has no money for bailouts

By Tshegofatso Mathe
EFF wants Jozi mayor job, ends DA deal
Article
/ 22 November 2019

EFF wants Jozi mayor job, ends DA deal

The decision, made public by EFF president Julius Malema at a briefing in Johannesburg yesterday, effectively ends the coalition

By Paddy Harper
Libraries build services and communities
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Libraries build services and communities

But librarians face difficulties in a society where the culture of reading is not widespread

By Cecilia Sani
Coding without computers reaches thousands of learners
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Coding without computers reaches thousands of learners

“It was the opportunity of a lifetime for some of our kids … allowing them to explore a world of programming and the creative use of technology.”

By Nicky Willemse
Early childhood learning gives children a headstart in life
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Early childhood learning gives children a headstart in life

The difference between children exposed to early childhood development and those who aren’t is stark

By Cecile Kiley
Defence and democracy are good bedfellows
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Defence and democracy are good bedfellows

The M&G needs to acknowledge the strides made by, and the leadership of, the government and the defence industry in the field of arms control

By Simphiwe Hamilton
Forgotten people of Platfontein
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Forgotten people of Platfontein

Public consultations for the country’s new health Bill show how language barriers can keep healthcare away from those who need it

By Nelisiwe Msomi and Pontsho Pilane
You gotta be the morning aftertaste
Article
/ 22 November 2019

You gotta be the morning aftertaste

Drug user, and later dealer, Fig lives in Yeoville in the mid-1990s. Not a novel for the faint-hearted

By Graeme Feltham
Hammanskraal crisis: Slow tender stops clean water flowing
Article
/ 21 November 2019

Hammanskraal crisis: Slow tender stops clean water flowing

A previously undisclosed tender report reveals that the contract to fix a key wastewater treatment plant was delayed for over a year

By Sarah Smit
Chinese South Africans fight hate speech
Article
/ 21 November 2019

Chinese South Africans fight hate speech

Despite having come to the country 300 years ago, hateful comments were made online

By Mellisa Fan
CPI drops to its lowest level in eight years
Article
/ 20 November 2019

CPI drops to its lowest level in eight years

The low consumer price inflation could lead the central bank to cut interest rates, says economists

By Tshegofatso Mathe
PODCAST: Troubled waters — High and dry in Gauteng
Article
/ 20 November 2019

PODCAST: Troubled waters — High and dry in Gauteng

Colourful Numbers is a new podcast that attempts to tell the stories behind the data, particularly the ones that are important for our survival

By Lutfiyah Suliman
Why South Africa is the world’s most unequal society
Article
/ 19 November 2019

Why South Africa is the world’s most unequal society

The label is used so often it runs the risk of monotony. A new report sheds light on the full, multidimensional nightmare of South African inequality

By Dennis Webster
Ruff justice: Meet the dogs helping put child rapists behind bars
Article
/ 19 November 2019

Ruff justice: Meet the dogs helping put child rapists behind bars

Victim testimonies can be key to securing convictions. They can also be traumatic. Meet the furry friends coming to the rescue.

By Dhashen Moodley
Tolerance: a good start but not sufficient
Article
/ 18 November 2019

Tolerance: a good start but not sufficient

We need to move beyond tolerance to acceptance: an appreciation and celebration of different ideas, opinions and practices

By Mias De Klerk
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