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South Africa

Triangulum brings the past into the future
Article
/ 5 July 2019

Triangulum brings the past into the future

A merger of science fiction, mystery and history

By Zaza Hlalethwa
How to catch a serial killer – and why South Africa is good at it
Article
/ 5 July 2019

How to catch a serial killer – and why South Africa is good at it

The country may have the third highest number of repeat murderers, but the police’s elite profiler unit has never lost a single case

By Sarah Smit and Kiri Rupiah
CCMA cases pile up with new law
Article
/ 5 July 2019

CCMA cases pile up with new law

But both the commission and the department of labour say they have everything under control

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Mswati wanted Trillian to turn his country into a tax haven
Africa
/ 4 July 2019

Mswati wanted Trillian to turn his country into a tax haven

The Gupta-linked company that had an ‘interest’ in South African SOE’s also tried to get a slice of  the pie in eSwatini’s government projects

By Thanduxolo Jika and Sabelo Skiti
Failure to fix the economy will undo Cyril
Article
/ 1 July 2019

Failure to fix the economy will undo Cyril

The president can get rid of the loathsome political figures but he can’t control everything

By Richard Calland
Afcon, a tool to clean Egypt and the CAF’s images
Article
/ 1 July 2019

Afcon, a tool to clean Egypt and the CAF’s images

Egypt are on course for a record eighth title. But the Egyptian government won’t be measuring success by a trophy

By Njabulo Ngidi
Domestic workers: overworked, underpaid and unprotected
Article
/ 1 July 2019

Domestic workers: overworked, underpaid and unprotected

Armed with brooms and mops, domestic workers took to the streets to demand better wages, recourse to legal protection against unscrupulous employers

By Zandile Bangani
Kalahari will become too hot for birds
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Kalahari will become too hot for birds

Losing birds in the Kalahari has a wider effect. Desert areas are critical to overall evolution in avian species, adding diversity to the species

By Sipho Kings
Young South Africans to lead the revolution
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Young South Africans to lead the revolution

Past industrial revolutions were sparked by innovative youth; the 4IR should be the same

By Staff Reporter
Breath, death and data: The air in our cities is killing us
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Breath, death and data: The air in our cities is killing us

​In Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Bloemfontein and Cape Town, the air people breathe is often so dangerous that it is killing them

By Sipho Kings
Crucial Afcon derby awaits Bafana
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Crucial Afcon derby awaits Bafana

With national sporting pride dented, the men’s soccer team have a chance to rekindle fans’ sporting ambitions when they take on Namibia

By Rodney Reiners
ANC, IFP eyeing Jo’burg takeover
Article
/ 28 June 2019

ANC, IFP eyeing Jo’burg takeover

The Democratic Alliance’s relationship with the Inkatha Freedom Party is on the rocks and the ANC sees an opportunity

By Natasha Marrian
President snaps out of dream talk
Article
/ 28 June 2019

President snaps out of dream talk

Ramaphosa swerved to right himself this week, but he needs to keep both hands on the wheel on road ahead

By Natasha Marrian
Ramaphosa formally responds to Mkhwebane probe
Article
/ 27 June 2019

Ramaphosa formally responds to Mkhwebane probe

Mkhwebane’s investigation is linked to a donation to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s campaign for the ANC presidency from Gavin Watson

By Natasha Marrian
Public Protector is being used by a ‘rogue intelligence unit’, says the SACP
Article
/ 26 June 2019

Public Protector is being used by a ‘rogue intelligence unit’, says the SACP

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane must face an inquiry over her fitness to hold office, SACP second deputy general secretary Solly Mapaila says

By Natasha Marrian
Billions lost in disorganised municipalities
Article
/ 26 June 2019

Billions lost in disorganised municipalities

The AG has called for more leadership from municipalities and local government, as his office prepares to get more power to force accountability

By Sabelo Skiti
LIVESTREAM: Auditor General to report on municipal finances
Article
/ 26 June 2019

LIVESTREAM: Auditor General to report on municipal finances

Auditor General Kimi Makwetu will release the latest audit of the state of municipalities throughout the country

By Staff Reporter
Decolonise the curriculum for global relevance
Article
/ 26 June 2019

Decolonise the curriculum for global relevance

This can only be achieved by moving from the known to the unknown, the simple to the complex and the local to the global

By Marcus Ramogale
Youth need skills for the fourth industrial revolution
Article
/ 25 June 2019

Youth need skills for the fourth industrial revolution

A love must be instilled at school for the STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and maths — and digital literacy

By Onyi Nwaneri
Minimum wage: Over 360 employers want out
Article
/ 24 June 2019

Minimum wage: Over 360 employers want out

Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed in his Sona that a ‘number of companies have applied for exemptions’ from the R20 an hour minimum wage

By Sarah Smit
Alexandra’s cry for help
Multimedia
/ 24 June 2019

Alexandra’s cry for help

"Alexandra on its own is hazardous," says Thembeni Manana, a resident of the township

By Staff Reporter
Du Plessis blasts ‘mediocre’ South Africa after World Cup exit
Article
/ 24 June 2019

Du Plessis blasts ‘mediocre’ South Africa after World Cup exit

The Proteas slumpped to a 49-run defeat against Pakistan to end their chances of reaching a World Cup semifinal

By Steven Griffiths 1
‘Confident’ Mothiba in battle mode for South Africa
Article
/ 24 June 2019

‘Confident’ Mothiba in battle mode for South Africa

Bafana Bafana open their Afcon campaign on Monday and the striker is confident that they can can start on a good note

By Agency
Why credit rating agencies are still getting away with bad behaviour
Article
/ 24 June 2019

Why credit rating agencies are still getting away with bad behaviour

Rating agencies have been at the centre of major financial crises

By Misheck Mutize
Just implementing existing plans will mark a ‘revolution’ in the state — Patel
Article
/ 22 June 2019

Just implementing existing plans will mark a ‘revolution’ in the state — Patel

The minister wants smart policy and private sector partnership as central to industrial strategy. Will government have the discipline to implement it?

By Lynley Donnelly
How to complete your doctorate while serving in the Cabinet
Article
/ 21 June 2019

How to complete your doctorate while serving in the Cabinet

Naledi Pandor, the minister of international relations and co-operation reflects on her journey of getting her PhD

By Naledi Pandor 1
New financial tool can help create work
Article
/ 21 June 2019

New financial tool can help create work

The innovative approach aims to target one of Africa’s key problems — youth unemployment

By Xolisa Dhlamini
Suspicion and secrecy surround South Africa’s dealings with South Sudan
Africa
/ 21 June 2019

Suspicion and secrecy surround South Africa’s dealings with South Sudan

It is far from clear that the deal fits in with South Africa’s long-term energy strategy, or that there is an economic case for it

By Simon Allison
We’re ‘doomed’ if justice isn’t fixed
Article
/ 21 June 2019

We’re ‘doomed’ if justice isn’t fixed

After years of pointing out the problems, advocacy groups want to work with the state to change the system

By Sarah Smit
This piggery can’t go to market
Article
/ 21 June 2019

This piggery can’t go to market

Riverside Piggeries has been a pioneer in biogas to electricity, but not without frustration

By Kevin Davie
ANC and DA try to gain upper hand in municipal stalemate
Article
/ 21 June 2019

ANC and DA try to gain upper hand in municipal stalemate

As the sixth administration begins settling in, a new frontier for power is opening up at local level.

By Natasha Marrian
Democracy still rules – for now
Article
/ 21 June 2019

Democracy still rules – for now

The world should be wary of creeping autocratisation, even in democratic countries

By Chris Jones
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