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EDITORIAL: Confused, we turn to conspiracy
Article
/ 30 August 2019

EDITORIAL: Confused, we turn to conspiracy

Before we rush to condemn these conspiracy theories about Gavin Watson’s death, we have to ask how we got to this point

By Editorial
Killers stalk Glebelands as murder trial begins
Article
/ 30 August 2019

Killers stalk Glebelands as murder trial begins

Despite court action against eight murder-accused, the killings and extortion in the KwaZulu-Natal hostel have continued

By Paddy Harper
State’s failures impede land reform
Article
/ 30 August 2019

State’s failures impede land reform

Scathing Constitutional Court judgment bemoans land reform department’s inability to get job done in time

By Timothy Fish Hodgson
IMF bailout not wise – or needed
Article
/ 30 August 2019

IMF bailout not wise – or needed

Despite the depressing economic climate, South Africa can avoid the debt trap and foreign investors can easily access its markets

By Refilwe Rakale, Yunus January and Rhandzo Mukansi
Brian Shivambu ordered to pay R1.8m for unpaid VBS loan
Article
/ 29 August 2019

Brian Shivambu ordered to pay R1.8m for unpaid VBS loan

The order is in relation to an application by the liquidator of the VBS Bank, as part of a R4-million loan granted to the younger Shivambu’s company

By Sabelo Skiti
Independent candidates snatch wards from the ANC in embattled Maluti-a-Phofung
Article
/ 29 August 2019

Independent candidates snatch wards from the ANC in embattled Maluti-a-Phofung

Expelled ANC councillors win wards in the Free State municipality, but party retains council

By Natasha Marrian
An open letter of thanks to Justice Edwin Cameron
Article
/ 29 August 2019

An open letter of thanks to Justice Edwin Cameron

Twenty-five years on from our first democratic election, the need for role models for young queer people is felt now more than ever

By Keval Harie
Discovery Foundation: Leadership, innovation and transformation of healthcare
Article
/ 29 August 2019

Discovery Foundation: Leadership, innovation and transformation of healthcare

This year, the Discovery Foundation awarded grants to 42 medical specialists and institutions to the value of R27-million

By Discovery Foundation 1
Gumede withdraws her resignation as mayor
Article
/ 28 August 2019

Gumede withdraws her resignation as mayor

The eThekwini council meeting to swear in new mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has been placed on ice

By Paddy Harper
Prescription drug poses new threat to youths
Article
/ 28 August 2019

Prescription drug poses new threat to youths

Learners turn to anti-anxiety medication to manage stress but punishment remains the state’s primary intervention

By Mark Hunter
Justice committee moves forward with rules to remove Public Protector
Article
/ 27 August 2019

Justice committee moves forward with rules to remove Public Protector

There are currently no rules in place for how a public protector should be investigated by the legislature

By Lester Kiewit
Business tycoon Thandi Ndlovu remembered
Article
/ 27 August 2019

Business tycoon Thandi Ndlovu remembered

The construction entrepreneur died in a head-on collision on the N14, as she made her way to a funeral in the North West province

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Springboks announce World Cup squad
Article
/ 26 August 2019

Springboks announce World Cup squad

The South African Rugby side to go to Japan was confirmed on Monday

By Agency
Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost
Article
/ 26 August 2019

Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost

If they are going to be the job creators that policymakers hope for, a major overhaul of mindsets and infrastructure will be necessary

By Elvis M Sekhaolelo
Old flag debate is a symptom of a deeper malaise
Article
/ 25 August 2019

Old flag debate is a symptom of a deeper malaise

Preserving a symbol of apartheid on the basis of ‘historical’ grounds is lazy — and violent

By Gugu Resha
Editorial: Our dishonesty harms journalism
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Editorial: Our dishonesty harms journalism

We must confront our failings and be better

By Editorial
Debt Act not a relief for everyone
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Debt Act not a relief for everyone

The financial sector has been accused of being hysterical about amendments to the law. But there are some genuine concerns

By Lynley Donnelly
Unions up the ante in talks
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Unions up the ante in talks

The platinum sector wage negotiations are seeing a mixed bag of demands and counter-offers

By Thando Maeko
SANDF’s R1bn Cuban spend queried
Article
/ 23 August 2019

SANDF’s R1bn Cuban spend queried

The auditor general wants expenditure on the maintenance of aged military vehicles to be declared irregular spending

By Sabelo Skiti
UCT stuck on academic freedom
Article
/ 23 August 2019

UCT stuck on academic freedom

A lecture delivered by an academic who challenged the logic of anti-Semitism claims has opened old wounds

By Raeesa Pather 2
On the road to forgiveness
Article
/ 23 August 2019

On the road to forgiveness

Forgiveness is a lofty ideal, I find. The old recommendation to forgive and forget has always sounded to me like a bucket-list item

By Hans Mackenzie Main
Sun over beach? Better behave, says Cape
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Sun over beach? Better behave, says Cape

Rate-payer interest groups say certain provisions on protecting the coastal environment are welcomed. But they also describe other proposals

By Lester Kiewit
Editorial: Women’s Month misread
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Editorial: Women’s Month misread

For the past three weeks, big business, government and your garden-variety Instagram influencer have turned themselves into women’s rights activists

By Editorial
New mayor for Durban, at last
Article
/ 22 August 2019

New mayor for Durban, at last

Transport MEC Mxolisi Kaunda has taken over from the axed Zandile Gumede

By Paddy Harper
Equality court: Flying old SA flag is hate speech
Article
/ 22 August 2019

Equality court: Flying old SA flag is hate speech

In a precedent-setting judgment, the judge found that hate speech extends beyond using offensive words to gestures

By Franny Rabkin
Ramaphosa breaks silence on campaign payments
Article
/ 22 August 2019

Ramaphosa breaks silence on campaign payments

Responding to questions in parliament, the president said there was “no wrongdoing, no criminality, and no abuse of public funds” in his campaign

By Lester Kiewit
Cyril must show who is boss – quickly
Article
/ 22 August 2019

Cyril must show who is boss – quickly

There is no time for indecisiveness – the president is up against thugs and needs to muscle up to win

By Richard Calland
Is SA ready for Bojo’s no-deal Brexit?
Article
/ 22 August 2019

Is SA ready for Bojo’s no-deal Brexit?

The trade between the two countries represents 18% of SA exports to its largest trading partner, the EU and 10% of EU imports from SA

By Thando Maeko
Afrobarometer: Climate change literacy still low in Africa
Africa
/ 21 August 2019

Afrobarometer: Climate change literacy still low in Africa

Despite Africa bearing the brunt of erratic global weather patterns, many people are still unfamiliar with climate change, a new survey says

By Deutsche Welle 1 and Chrispin Mwakideu
Interdict ‘infringes’ on farm workers’ rights
Article
/ 20 August 2019

Interdict ‘infringes’ on farm workers’ rights

Experts question an interdict granted to a group of farmers, saying it limits the farm workers’ right to speak out against alleged mistreatment

By Anna Majavuxx
Cape Flats: Addressing violence with violence is no solution
Article
/ 20 August 2019

Cape Flats: Addressing violence with violence is no solution

The Cape Flats needs positive peace, not just the enforced absence of violence — a lesson South Africa should’ve learnt from the past

By Nonhlanhla Sibanda Moyo
Africa’s climate is getting worse for farming, survey reports
Article
/ 19 August 2019

Africa’s climate is getting worse for farming, survey reports

New Afrobarometer poll samples Africans’ perceptions of climate change

By Simon Allison
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