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South Africa

The pride in African languages
Article
/ 1 November 2019

The pride in African languages

Whether in comic books, novels or academic work, African languages are increasingly becoming the norm

By Athandiwe Saba
Build bond between science and society
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Build bond between science and society

New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but
in unethical hands they can be dangerous

By Nithaya Chetty
Ties that bind: The Poya and Mantashe family link
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Ties that bind: The Poya and Mantashe family link

The department of mineral resources and energy did not explain why the former Railway Safety Regulator CEO, Nkululeko Poya, was appointed to the CEF

By Sabelo Skiti
After the goldrush, coal addiction
Article
/ 1 November 2019

After the goldrush, coal addiction

Gold propped up apartheid, but it was depleted. The new fool’s gold is coal. Neither brought economic transformation

By Clyde Mallinson
NPA recovers nearly R12-billion
Article
/ 1 November 2019

NPA recovers nearly R12-billion

In the past year alone, the Asset Forfeiture Unit has recovered money and assets gained through corruption-related crimes

By M&G Data Desk
Divided appeal court is healing
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Divided appeal court is healing

Working at the SCA was so ‘bad’ that people would get sick. That has changed, thanks to honest conversations and workshops on diversity and inclusion

By Franny Rabkin
Glug, glug, glug – Sasol will sink us
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Glug, glug, glug – Sasol will sink us

The company cannot exist in the future. But this is a country where difficult decisions are rarely taken — especially when it comes to climate crisis

By Sipho Kings
A family finds home on the road
Article
/ 1 November 2019

A family finds home on the road

So-called ‘van life’ has seemingly taken over. For one family of five, every breakdown and bump in the road was worth it

By Sarah Smit
Tito has state’s wage bill in his cross hairs
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Tito has state’s wage bill in his cross hairs

Finance Minister sees a reduced wage bill as a key reform to get the state’s finances back on track

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Bid for justice over R1.2bn tender
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Bid for justice over R1.2bn tender

Government officials have been accused of interferring in the process of selecting and awarding a contract for security services at courts

By Sabelo Skiti
Editorial: Economic winter of discontent
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Editorial: Economic winter of discontent

Rather than wading into the economic rucks and mauls, we’ve been kicking for touch: buying time, instead of making game-winning yards

By Editorial
Copyright Amendment Bill sent back for the right reasons
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Copyright Amendment Bill sent back for the right reasons

Parliament passed the Bill but the president has, for very good reason, did not sign it off

By Andre Myburgh
ANC plays a game of dodgeball
Article
/ 1 November 2019

ANC plays a game of dodgeball

The mayor of Durban avoids almost all the questions whereas Gwede ducks and dives amid his tiger tales

By Paddy Harper
A final is how legends are born
Article
/ 1 November 2019

A final is how legends are born

​Can this crop earn the right to join a group that includes John Smit and Nelson Mandela?

By Luke Feltham
Holistic approaches to ending violence
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Holistic approaches to ending violence

Gender-based violence and xenophobia need to be addressed through approaches that take account of people’s emotions and trauma

By Xolile Professor Zulani, Antonia Michaela Porter and Peter John Christians
Right of reply: Lindinkosi Ndibongo
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Right of reply: Lindinkosi Ndibongo

The M&G would like to apologise to Ndibongo, a former MDDA manager, for not allowing him adequate time to respond to our questions

By Lindinkosi Ndibongo 1
Tough work ahead to fix the economy
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Tough work ahead to fix the economy

Sars is expected to miss its collection target for 2020-2021. And weak growth isn’t helping

By Thando Maeko
Ramaphosa promises light at the end of a gloomy economic tunnel
Article
/ 31 October 2019

Ramaphosa promises light at the end of a gloomy economic tunnel

The president says a R53-billion drop in tax collection and Eskom have drained the public purse

By Lester Kiewit
Equality court dismisses Gordhan’s hate speech case against Malema
Article
/ 31 October 2019

Equality court dismisses Gordhan’s hate speech case against Malema

But the court has choice words for the EFF leader, saying his reference to loss of life was an extravagant juvenile rant

By Franny Rabkin
Cape Town police action against refugees under scrutiny
Article
/ 31 October 2019

Cape Town police action against refugees under scrutiny

On Wednesday, police approached the Waldorf Arcade building to evict hundreds of refugees, but the manner in which they did is now being questioned

By Lester Kiewit
The Portfolio: Tseliso Monaheng
Article
/ 31 October 2019

The Portfolio: Tseliso Monaheng

"Prophets of Da City also represent what hip-hop heads become when they grown older."

By Tseliso Monaheng
Develop responsible students through engaged research and community partnerships
Article
/ 31 October 2019

Develop responsible students through engaged research and community partnerships

Community engagement and social responsibility is not an “add on”; it is a core role and responsibility of higher education.

By Tawana Kupe
A space to grow for Westbury youth
Article
/ 31 October 2019

A space to grow for Westbury youth

The volatile Jo’burg suburb’s youth centre provides respite
from the harsh realities of crime, gang-related violence and unemployment

By Sarah Smit
Flailing coalitions are failing democracy in SA
Article
/ 31 October 2019

Flailing coalitions are failing democracy in SA

Battles between the parties affect their ability to deliver promises to the electorate

By Paul Kariuki
Real estate isn’t sexy, but in South Africa it’s serious
Article
/ 31 October 2019

Real estate isn’t sexy, but in South Africa it’s serious

Being able to own property will help close the wealth gap between black and white people

By Charles R Stith
Police and migrants clash in downtown Cape Town
Article
/ 30 October 2019

Police and migrants clash in downtown Cape Town

The migrants are calling on the United Nations to help them be repatriated to other countries, including Canada and Australia

By Lester Kiewit
2019 budget policy statement: Debt, debt, debt
Article
/ 30 October 2019

2019 budget policy statement: Debt, debt, debt

Eskom and weaker growth play havoc on the public purse

By Kevin Davie
LIVESTREAM: Mboweni presents the medium-term budget policy statement
Article
/ 30 October 2019

LIVESTREAM: Mboweni presents the medium-term budget policy statement

Mboweni’s medium-term budget policy statement will likely make crisis management a focal point

By Kiri Rupiah
Panic over water in Gauteng is misplaced
Article
/ 30 October 2019

Panic over water in Gauteng is misplaced

The department of water and sanitation has plans in place to ensure adequate water supply until 2040 and beyond

By Mike Muller A and Second Look Author
Millions survive breast cancer, but the disease needs vigilance
Article
/ 30 October 2019

Millions survive breast cancer, but the disease needs vigilance

There is no universal treatment, given the different types and causes, but there is hope

By Annie Joubert
Siya Kolisi’s inspiring take is seductive but limited
Article
/ 30 October 2019

Siya Kolisi’s inspiring take is seductive but limited

Hard work alone doesn’t guarantee people will beat the odds of a deprived upbringing

By Eusebius McKaiser
An end in sight for KwaZulu-Natal learners’ long walk
Article
/ 30 October 2019

An end in sight for KwaZulu-Natal learners’ long walk

A recent court ruling stipulates that the provincial government must release it scholar transport policy by January 31

By Shaazia Ebrahim
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