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A sign in solidarity with the people of Ukraine is seen hanging from a pedestrian bridge in Cape Town on Wednesday morning. (Photo by David Harrison)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Why is South Africa not condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin has breached international law and South Africa argues that the matter must be resolved through dialogue — but this assumes the autocrat and rogue leader will…

  • Richard Calland
9 min read
Making vaccination mandatory may be beneficial, given that the government has a responsibility to protect its people; but it does raise the issue of whether forcing individuals to receive a compulsory vaccination would interfere with their rights.
COVID 19

Unvaccinated South Africans to pay more for insurance premiums

Insurance companies have adjusted their premiums and people who are not vaccinated will pay more for cover

  • Anathi Madubela
5 min read