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South Africa

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
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
Skewed diagnosis leads to faulty prognosis of DA’s prospects
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Skewed diagnosis leads to faulty prognosis of DA’s prospects

Liberalism in South Africa has endured, and the party will continue to seek to establish a market driven democracy

By Michael Cardo 1
We must invest in technical colleges
Article
/ 15 November 2019

We must invest in technical colleges

An outdated national development plan will help sink South Africa’s economic prospects if youth development is not prioritised

By Helga Jansen Daugbjerg
Eastern Cape stars lost in white space
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Eastern Cape stars lost in white space

World Cup-winners Siyamthanda Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick are both incredible men with stories that start in Port Elizabeth townships

By Aimee Noel Mbiyozo
Use Brics to help build a better country
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Use Brics to help build a better country

South Africa should capitalise on the bloc’s resources, including advanced technology and innovation

By Klaus Kotze
Slice of Life: ​Koko’s words kept me going
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Slice of Life: ​Koko’s words kept me going

" I had to finish school. I had to complete my degree to honour my grandmother’s sacrifice."

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The Proteas’ perfect run of netball
Article
/ 15 November 2019

The Proteas’ perfect run of netball

The team could cap an incredible year if they can overcome England in a three-match Test series

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Domestic workers are one step closer to workplace rights
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Domestic workers are one step closer to workplace rights

The fight to ensure domestic workers are paid when they are injured or die at work does not stop with a high court victory

By Sarah Smit
SAA strike is a lose-lose situation
Article
/ 15 November 2019

SAA strike is a lose-lose situation

The industrial action will cost the airline R52m a day. But the unions are angry about more than money

By Sabelo Skiti
SAA struck, so stuck with NDZ
Article
/ 15 November 2019

SAA struck, so stuck with NDZ

But it can’t be all bad. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma hasn’t played while The Cat and Cupcake are away

By Paddy Harper
Tender irregularity symptoms missed
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Tender irregularity symptoms missed

The beleaguered Road Accident Fund’s former CFO, who was found to have meddled in a tender, is administering the government medical scheme

By Athandiwe Saba
A sleepwalk away from state spying
Article
/ 15 November 2019

A sleepwalk away from state spying

We know now that before embracing new technology, we need to ask the difficult questions

By Editorial
Hawks bust cannabis lab
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Hawks bust cannabis lab

The Canapax chain owner, who claims to be a traditional healer, has been arrested

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Tackle racism with a rights-based approach
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Tackle racism with a rights-based approach

To address the systemic issues of racial discrimination, broad social and economic transformation is required in SA

By Shanelle Van Der Berg
Nsfas employees defraud students of their funds
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Nsfas employees defraud students of their funds

One staff member was arrested last month for fraud amounting to just over R30 0000

By Bongekile Macupe
Musician hunted in Kenya, humiliated in South Africa, at home in Canada
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Musician hunted in Kenya, humiliated in South Africa, at home in Canada

After coming out as gay, the Kenyan musician fled to South Africa seeking asylum. Yet he faced discrimination here too

By Jan Borman
EDITORIAL: Sport is for the people
Article
/ 15 November 2019

EDITORIAL: Sport is for the people

Administrators, from club to national level, would do well to take the example set this month as a reminder that the people is their primary mandate

By Editorial
Church’s role is to build unity, equality
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Church’s role is to build unity, equality

Religious leaders opposed apartheid and now, 25
years into democracy,  they must promote justice

By Sipho Mahokoto
Does the Copyright Bill promote access?
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Does the Copyright Bill promote access?

The proposed new legislation is expected to have a detrimental effect on South Africa’s creative economy

By Andre Myburgh
The arts sector is economic gold
Article
/ 15 November 2019

The arts sector is economic gold

Artists everywhere are self-publishing and performing through social media to get their voices heard.

By Heather Dugmore
How Bafana found a backbone
Article
/ 15 November 2019

How Bafana found a backbone

South Africa’s squad has built up core strength and benefits will trickle down to the newcomers

By Luke Feltham
Partnerships are crucial to progress
Article
/ 14 November 2019

Partnerships are crucial to progress

We need to work together to build a new and equitable pool of services for all South Africans

By Tawana Kupe
Truth, lies and vengeance in the Public Protector’s office
Article
/ 12 November 2019

Truth, lies and vengeance in the Public Protector’s office

Allegations by the former COO points to political meddling in high profile cases

By Franny Rabkin
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