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George Bizos dies at 92

National Tshegofatso Mathe - 10 Sep 2020

Renowned human rights lawyer George Bizos, who defended Nelson Mandela and other struggle icons during the treason trial and Rivonia trial, represented families at the TRC, and later represented Marikana miners’ families, has died

New education policy on gender violence released

Education Bongekile Macupe - 9 Aug 2020

Universities and other higher education institutions have to develop ways of preventing or dealing with rape and other damaging behaviour

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A small number of students can return to university, but some choose not to

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 26 Jul 2020

They stayed away because they feared getting Covid-19, had comorbidities, were in quarantine, had become infected and the safety measures such as curfews were too limiting

People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk & Thando Maeko - 9 Jul 2020

The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols

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African students stuck in limbo

Africa Abdul S Brima - 20 Apr 2020

The plight of international students studying at the University of the Witwatersrand is echoed around the world

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Higher-education institutions around Africa close as the world combats Covid-19

Article Bongekile Macupe - 17 Mar 2020

Several countries, including Kenya and Senegal, have ordered their tertiary education institutions to shut down in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus

Ramaphosa closes schools as country grapples with coronavirus

Article Bongekile Macupe - 15 Mar 2020

Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week

665 to 12-million infected: The possible SA coronavirus numbers

Article M&G Data Desk & Sipho Kings - 12 Mar 2020

If nothing changes and infections continue to increase at the current rate, South African healthcare facilities could be further overwhelmed

African free trade is vital for growth

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 6 Mar 2020

Negotiators are scrambling to meet the July 1 deadline for the world’s second-biggest trading agreement, which could boost continental trade

What the Harvey Weinstein case can teach us about a complainant-centred process

Analysis Crystal Dicks - 2 Mar 2020

The verdict highlights a number of critical issues required to build systems, processes and advocacy when it comes to working in the space of gender-based violence

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Save Fort Hare and stop with the theatrics

Article Bongekile Macupe - 28 Feb 2020

The university with its rich history is not only the pride of the Eastern Cape but of the continent. It needs to regain its glorious status in academia and not only be in the news for unfortunate reasons

Use the workplace to stop socially embedded violence

Analysis Seán Mfundza Muller - 26 Feb 2020

The judicial system alone and appealing to miscreants has not stopped attacks on women

Habib leaves with no regrets about the decisions he made at Wits

Article Bongekile Macupe - 21 Feb 2020

The vice-chancellor announced he will be heading to SOAS next year

Grass roots of Ice-Age extinctions

Article Matthew Du Plessis - 14 Feb 2020

Mammoths and sabre-tooth cats once roamed the continent, but were our ancient ancestors responsible for their disappearance?

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 31 Jan 2020

In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well...

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SANDF mum on serial rapist claim

Sabelo Skiti - 17 Sep 2020

An internal report on sexual offences at a military academy says the defence force failed a deceased rape victim and has called for an internal investigation

Coronavirus

SA’s level best: Welcome to the new normal

Lester Kiewit - 17 Sep 2020

It’s a lifestyle that South Africans will have to maintain as the country navigates an almost post-lockdown situation in which the coronavirus remains very alive and active

National

Refugees the scapegoat of SA’s ills

Birgit Schwarz - 17 Sep 2020

A girl’s experience tells the story of xenophobia and how it robbed her of a sense of belonging

Press Releases

Special Reports

Recyling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

One solution to South Africa's water shortage is to install infrastructure that will save rainwater from run-off into the stormwater system

Special Reports

POPIA: it’s not as scary as you think

special reports - 16 Sep 2020

Companies that get proactive about compliance are creating huge strategic advantages for themselves — they are able to reduce operational costs

Special Reports

CUT declared as medium risk

special reports - 15 Sep 2020

‘Our major challenge at the university is the access to appropriate technology and internet connectivity for our students’

Special Reports

Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

SingularityU announces multi-national line up with world-renowned speakers addressing ground-breaking topics to solve the global grand challenges

Special Reports

JSE lists two new global ETFs

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

'Impact investing has become increasingly topical and for us to provide investors with access to sustainable investment options is a key focus'

Special Reports

OSISA seeks a Programme Manager: Economic Justice

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

The candidate will be responsible for planning, management and implementation of Economic Justice work within the Economic and Social Justice Cluster

Special Reports

Covid-19 Workplace Response Interventions Successful

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

The overall focus of these trainings was on the implications and management of Covid-19 in the workplace and strengthening Occupational Safety and Health

Special Reports

Covid-19: Childhood and adolescence disrupted

special reports - 9 Sep 2020

'What we’re getting right now is that we see that there’s a lot of fear, anxiety, depression, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorders'