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Catholic NGO boss accused of racism and abuse in Sudan

Africa Mohamed Amin, Ben Parker & Paisley Dodds - 22 Oct 2020

The aid worker allegedly called his security guard a ‘slave’

Fake trafficking news targets migrants

National Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

How US foreign policy under Donald Trump has affected Africa

Africa Nomsa Maseko & BBC - 19 Oct 2020

Lesotho has been used as a microcosm in this article to reflect how the foreign policy has affected Africa

The challenges of delivering a Covid-19 vaccine in Africa requires a new approach

Africa Dr Leonard Bikinesi & Dr Sanjeev Arora - 14 Oct 2020

It is imperative that we train healthcare workers and participate in continent-wide collaboration

Spain detains software creator McAfee wanted in US

World Agence France Presse - 6 Oct 2020

The announcement of his arrest comes a day after US prosecutors released an indictment against McAfee for allegedly failing to report income

Richard Calland: South Africa needs a Roosevelt style of leadership

Opinion Richard Calland - 3 Oct 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to hold ‘fireside chats’ and have more power and institutional muscle around him, writes Richard Calland

The African Union’s (un)official statement on the US elections

Africa Babatunde Fagbayibo - 1 Oct 2020

The United States has never been shy to pass judgment on African elections. What does it look like when Africa passes judgment on America’s chaotic vote?

US ‘brokered’ agreements on Israel: Wind of change or toxic blast of extortion?

Opinion Suraya Dadoo - 29 Sep 2020

The United States is negotiating with African countries that will see them exchange Palestinian people’s rights for improved economic and trade conditions

Canary in the coalmine: How Christopher Dorner keeps showing up in protest music

Friday Lloyd Gedye - 24 Sep 2020

Musicians break genre boundaries and, through the lyrics about the Los Angeles police officer who killed cops, express black anger

Rights are at risk without principled leadership in the US Supreme Court

Opinion Gretchen Wilson-Prangley - 22 Sep 2020

COMMENT: My sons, I weep because Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who fought gender discrimination, has died and Donald Trump, under whom hardwon victories have been eroded, wants to be elected president again

The bloody battle to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Opinion John Davenport - 20 Sep 2020

Neither side will hesitate for a second to do anything to win

US foreign policy may be creating instability in Africa

Africa W Gyude Moore - 17 Sep 2020

Sometimes, the best foreign policy might be not to get involved at all

The cost of Covid: 25 years of progress, halted

Africa Simon Allison - 16 Sep 2020

Development has been set back by two decades, says the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report

Vote, if you want to save the US from the one-man wrecking crew

Opinion Barbara Ludman - 13 Sep 2020

It’s worth surmounting the voter suppression obstacles — but on the other side litigation and postal votes will probably delay the results of the presidential poll

Death in small-town America

Coronavirus Peter Rothpletz & Kiri Rupiah - 5 Sep 2020

As the coronavirus continues its deadly march, funeral directors in small-town America quietly attend to burying the dead

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Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

National

Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

National

Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection