United Nations

Countering climate denialism requires taking on right-wing populism. Here’s how

Article Richard Calland - 15 Feb 2020

Global cooperation is essential if climate action is to be effective, amid the right-wing onslaught against multilateralism

SA backs UN probe into Hammarskjöld’s death

Article Mxolisi Nkosi - 14 Feb 2020

Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi responds to a previous article on the death of Dag Hammarskjöld

Why we need more women to work in water research

Article Dr Eunice Ubomba Jaswa - 11 Feb 2020

Investing more in women in science — particularly in the water and sanitation sectors — is imperative if we are to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030

Conflict is escalating in central Mali, says Human Rights Watch

Africa Simon Allison - 10 Feb 2020

Last year was the deadliest for civilians since the current political crisis began in 2012. And the fighting is also increasing in neighbouring countries

SA and the death of Dag Hammarskjöld

Analysis Richard Goldstone - 7 Feb 2020

The democractic government has not helped with the investigation into the UN leader’s death

First UN ‘mercy flight’ leaves Yemen’s rebel-held Sanaa

Article Agency - 3 Feb 2020

Yemeni children in critical need of medical care were evacuated Monday from the rebel-held capital Sanaa, in what the United Nations hopes will be...

How South Africa and Germany can help the world

Article Richard Calland & Melanie Müller - 30 Jan 2020

Both countries have a strong orientation towards multilateralism and democratic values

My hardest story: Reporting on being queer in Tunisia

Article Carl Collison - 28 Jan 2020

Reporting on queer issues is always tough. But Tunisia was something else

The story behind Bob Marley’s Zimbabwe

Article Gibson Mandishona - 24 Jan 2020

Gibson Mandishona on how he helped compose a reggae classic

SANDF colonel accused of swindling colleagues in UN business scam

National Chris Gilili - 20 Jan 2020

A senior soldier who is part of South Africa’s peacekeeping missions is accused by her colleagues of swindling them out of of hundreds of thousands of rands in a nonexistent business deal

Record 45mn need urgent food aid in Southern Africa — UN

Article Agency - 18 Jan 2020

Roughly 45-million people in southern Africa are in urgent need of food aid as a result of drought, flooding and economic hardship, the UN...

Why the Gambia’s plea for the Rohingya matters for international justice

Africa Line Engbo Gissel & Kerstin Carlson - 16 Jan 2020

In early December, the International Court of Justice heard arguments filed by the Gambia against Myanmar for violations of the Genocide Convention. This included...

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South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’

Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 14 Feb 2020

But the department of international relations and co-operation claims they are comfortable and taken care of

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SA’s quarantine plan for coronavirus

Athandiwe Saba & Thanduxolo Jika - 14 Feb 2020

A small Free State dorp and 14 days of isolation — this is the plan for citizens returning from China, to prevent a potential outbreak of the disease

National

No legal sales in new cannabis Bill

Paddy Harper - 14 Feb 2020

Draft regulations do not allow for commercial cultivation or sale, but policy could change this

Press Releases

Dr Mathew Moyo’s journey to academic victory

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The NWU's chief director for library and information services was appointed as a board member of the National Council for Library and Information Services.

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UKZN pays tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Doctor of Music (honoris causa)

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The university joins the global community in mourning the passing of legendary musician and founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala.

Special Reports

South Africa to be almost R 14-billion wealthier when SAB Zenzele BB-BBEE scheme winds down in April 2020

Derek Davey - 13 Feb 2020

It’s the biggest BB-BEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history, with a new scheme to be launched

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UKZN vice-chancellor calls for perspective and creative engagement on the way forward

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

In addition to overcoming the deadlock between UKZN and students, a way must be found to reconcile the university's financial obligations and students' long-term needs.

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Survey shows South Africans’ approval of president but not of political parties

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

According to the survey, 62% of South Africans think Cyril Ramaphosa is doing his job well, while 39% say no political party represents their views.

Special Reports

Andrew Makenete joins Africa Agri Tech as an event ambassador

Derek Davey - 11 Feb 2020

Makenete has a wealth of experience in the agricultural sector

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Is your company prepared for the coronavirus?

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Companies should consider the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic when evaluating whether they are prepared for the coronavirus, says ContinuitySA.

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Explaining the distribution of pension funds

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act puts the ultimate decision-making responsibility in trustees' hands, says Fedgroup.