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latest news & developmentsAfrica’s rangelands emerge as biggest climate opportunity in new nature roadmap
A new Africa nature transition roadmap shows improved grazing, fire management and farming could unlock major carbon reductions while strengthening food security and livelihoods
Digitisation not panacea for varsity space
Any talk about scaling up digitalisation of higher education as a solution to the large demand for access to the university must fiercely confront the structural challenges that…
Khamenei killing puts limits of self-defence under UN Charter to the test
The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being…
In Sona, Ramaphosa signals shift from crisis management to consolidation
For the first time in several years, electricity did not dominate the president’s address
Ramaphosa talks tough on gangs, corruption
The president said the South African National Defence Force would be deployed to support police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining
From Soweto to Great Hall: Football’s doctor of dreams
Wits University recognises Kaizer Motaung’s achievements with an honorary doctorate
Sterkfontein Caves reopened after safety upgrades
The international landmark closed in 2023 after heavy rainfall caused soil movement that threatened safety
Wits relaunches state of the art digital dome after R90 million refurbishment
The dome has over the years projected significant historical events, including screening footage of the Apollo 11
The cross-border collaborator
Professor Irvy Gledhill’s vision for African unity
The climate whisperer
Prof Jennifer Fitchett’s mission to make science heard
Marcus de Jong: The legacy of a bookshop pioneer and champion of progressive thought
From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit
Why so many government patients get cervical cancer — and what to do about it
Every year thousands of women die of cervical cancer, caused by the human papillomavirus. Gynaecologic oncologist Langanani Mbodi explains to Mia Malan what can be done
Word of the flies: How bugs provide crime clues
And how forensic entomology has evolved in South Africa
In ‘an era that demands radicalism’, should the SARB stay in its lane?
In a discussion with Reserve Bank head Lesetja Kganyago, economic historian Adam Tooze challenged the esteemed central banker’s ‘conservatism’
Wits University agrees to mediation with student representatives
Despite negotiations, six protesting students remain suspended from the university for damage to property and infringing on others’ right to learn and work