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South Africa

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
What did Gordhan’s Eskom plan really mean?
Article
/ 29 October 2019

What did Gordhan’s Eskom plan really mean?

The new Eskom plan still lacks too much detail to give any real insight into how the utility survives

By Sabelo Skiti
SA unemployment soars to 11-year high
Article
/ 29 October 2019

SA unemployment soars to 11-year high

The unemployment rate increased to 29,1% in the third quarter of 2019

By Thando Maeko
Drought, depression and decolonisation
Article
/ 29 October 2019

Drought, depression and decolonisation

The Eastern Cape government recently declared the province a drought disaster area. And as the climate crisis worsens, so does our mental health

By Georgina Kenyon
Khayelitsha’s kasi-style pizza joint
Article
/ 29 October 2019

Khayelitsha’s kasi-style pizza joint

Nokuthula Sigaba proves pizza isn’t the preserve of white people. And Sweet ’n Lovely, the township’s first pizzeria, has many hungry fans

By Michael Nkalane
Is ‘imposter syndrome’ the reason Maimane quit?
Article
/ 28 October 2019

Is ‘imposter syndrome’ the reason Maimane quit?

Mmusi Maimane’s resignation highlights a core problem: the assumption that the only way to do anything is the way white men did it in the past

By Point Author
Rassie Erasmus: Springboks no longer mediocre
Article
/ 27 October 2019

Rassie Erasmus: Springboks no longer mediocre

South Africa has come a long way since the unhappy days of three years ago and the coach was keen to praise his players for the effort

By Luke Feltham
Steenhuisen to lead DA in Parliament
Article
/ 27 October 2019

Steenhuisen to lead DA in Parliament

The former party chief whip becomes the next leader of the opposition in parliament after being the only candidate to be nominated

By Lester Kiewit
Low-income black women hardest hit by noncommunicable diseases
Article
/ 27 October 2019

Low-income black women hardest hit by noncommunicable diseases

Food apartheid is causing increasing rates of noncommunicable diseases among low-income black women

By Mj Matsolo
Creativity at work at The Centre for the Less Good Idea
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Creativity at work at The Centre for the Less Good Idea

The centre’s sixth season examines the concept of work through the eyes of artists working in different mediums

By Kwanele Sosibo
Eskom wastes R300m on housing
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Eskom wastes R300m on housing

The power utility cancelled the construction of flats for Kusile power station workers amid claims of mismanagement, fraud and corruption

By Thanduxolo Jika
Gender violence survivors get crisis fund
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Gender violence survivors get crisis fund

The fund is one of the “key actions” identified by the interim committee on gender-based violence and femicide at a recent meeting in Pretoria

By Sarah Smit
Heady days over for DA
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Heady days over for DA

The party was meant to challenge the ANC, not fall apart

By Editorial
Boks braced for ‘slippery’ Wales in World Cup semifinal
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Boks braced for ‘slippery’ Wales in World Cup semifinal

South Africa hasn’t reached the World Cup final since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in 2007

By Alastair Himmer
Boks stuck in semi-final Catch-22
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Boks stuck in semi-final Catch-22

The Boks have been unstoppable since their opening game but question marks persist

By Luke Feltham
Sundowns eye new threat
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Sundowns eye new threat

Are Kaizer Chiefs positioning themselves to challenge SA’s undisputed kings of football?

By Luke Feltham
Climate change and poverty go hand in hand
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Climate change and poverty go hand in hand

Crops allow the poor to provide for themselves, but they need support to do so during droughts

By Mmatlou Kalaba and Elizabeth Mkandawire
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