The Weekend Wrap
Unpacking the VBS scandal aftermath; recognising the truth about Gaza; and exploring breathwork—what is it, and should you be doing it? All in this Weekend’s wrap.
The editorial we are republishing today was written almost five years ago – a year after a gruelling investigation into the collapse of the VBS Mutual Bank started. Our Scorpio reporter Pauli van Wyk collected enough information for a crowning piece in her massive series of exposés that has proven beyond reasonable doubt that EFF leader Julius Malema was the main beneficiary of the scheme that landed more than R16-million into his and his deputy Floyd Shivambu’s pockets.
By Branko Brkic
If I were presenting on the state of the global economy today, I would be calling for a four-alarm fire: I see a global crisis unfolding over the next few years, yes, financial in part, but this time around, so much more. A combination of long-simmering, long-ignored factors in a slew of mainly Western economies is coming to a head.
By Michael Power
The relationship between the ANC and the EFF in Gauteng is starting to show cracks as shifts in local government take shape. The ANC is severing ties with the Red Berets while strengthening its relationship with the DA in all spheres of government.
By Queenin Masuabi
While some in SA celebrated more than 100 days without load shedding, our electricity problems are not over. The lived experience of many people, particularly in townships, has not improved at all. In addition, many of the electricity problems will become local and the elites will have no incentive to solve them.
By Stephen Grootes
While some in SA celebrated more than 100 days without load shedding, our electricity problems are not over. The lived experience of many people, particularly in townships, has not improved at all. In addition, many of the electricity problems will become local and the elites will have no incentive to solve them.
By Stephen Grootes
Everyone must avoid being deceived about Gaza — it’s not a fair war.
By Mark Potterton
Not even halfway into the month, the South African Weather Service has confirmed that rainfall in the Western Cape for July is already above normal.
By Ethan van Diemen
The South African-born scientist — now one of the world’s most cited polar researchers — delves into the existential weirdness of watching the South Pole melt.
By Tiara Walters
The South African-born scientist — now one of the world’s most cited polar researchers — delves into the existential weirdness of watching the South Pole melt.
By Tiara Walters
Normally, breathing happens automatically. But we can control our breath, by directing the movement of our diaphragm and mouth. And the benefits are significant and wide-reaching.
By Theresa Larkin and Judy Pickard
Normally, breathing happens automatically. But we can control our breath, by directing the movement of our diaphragm and mouth. And the benefits are significant and wide-reaching.
By Theresa Larkin and Judy Pickard
Every Saturday morning, every week of the year (extreme weather, war or pandemics permitting), at 8am, in 22 countries (and rising) around the world, more than 350,000 people gather in their local parks to participate in a volunteer-managed run known simply as parkrun.
By Mark Heywood
Marine scientists are using artificial intelligence to create innovative and efficient ways to determine populations of dolphins and improve their understanding of the conservation needs of species under threat.
By Julia Evans
Continuing his gustatory odyssey, the author describes how he transmuted the humble chicken into a hallucinogenic version of the exotic turkey.
By J Brooks Spector
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