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latest news & developmentsMelrose: blend of hype and heritage
The Johannesburg suburb remains one of those rare ones that feel historic and perfectly ahead of the curve
The not so sober do’s and don’ts of whisky and food
One of the world’s most awarded distillers gives tips on pairing Scotland’s most famous drink with food and music
Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom
Kriel or Am? Pollard or Libbok? Nails are being bitten as the South African team heads for the quarter-finals
South Africa’s ANC, like the Tories, rides the ‘tiger’ of populism
Drunk on hubris, the UK’s Tory party has followed a populist path to instability. The ANC and its opposition peers follow a similar path
Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs
A new study shows the past 20 years of forest regeneration and reforestation efforts globally have contributed to the restoration of carbon sinks
Greenpeace investigation exposes countries trying to dilute climate report
Greenpeace team says it has obtained leaked records of countries asking scientists to water down upcoming scientific report on climate change
Covid may stop SA presence at COP
The United Kingdom, this year’s climate change conference host, wants an in-person event, but Covid factors such as travel restrictions and vaccinations may stop people from…
Covid-19 comes at a big cost to limiting climate change
Covid-19 seems to have resulted in a drop in carbon emissions, but this is at a terrible cost to life and the economy. It is unlikely to last.
Study finds footballers 3.5 times more likely to die from brain trauma
Although footballers had higher risk of death from neurodegenerative disease, they were less likely to die of other common diseases
Big Tobacco’s R1m for UCT stubbed out
The university says it had no idea researchers had signed up to take Big Tobacco money but the decision could have lasting effects
Glasgow eye of storm as drug deaths spiral in Scotland
Scotland’s biggest city, is the epicentre of a substance abuse crisis, which saw an unprecedented 1187 drug-related deaths last year
‘Berserker’ chess mate quite Uigly
Another Lewis chess piece has been found
Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt
In the 30th minute of the clash, Kolisi, while held on the ground by Scottish midfielder Peter Horne, used the back of his head to strike his opponent
Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks
For many South Africans Scotland is best known for three things — whisky (the Irish spell it with an ‘e’), Sean Connery and tartan skirts
Trump can be tripped by sanctions
The president-elect’s policies will rebound on the whole world but there is a way to hit back.