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BHEKISISA OP-ED

Tick-box consultations won’t save NHI, changing governance structures might

6 min

By Tim Tucker, Mina Haji, Susan Cleary and Geetesh Solanki

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH 8-11 SEPTEMBER

This week — literacy, climate justice, Aids, human rights and mental health

3 min

By Lerato Mutsila

CHANGEMAKERS

Stellenbosch educator Tersia du Plessis tackles school placement challenges with online learning initiative

3 min

By Siyabonga Goni

CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS

Rethinking maths choices for a better future in education

5 min

By Nicky Roberts

BHEKISISA

Unmasking influencer marketing: how tobacco companies manipulate public perception in South Africa

9 min

By Zano Kunene

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

Long-acting HIV injections edge closer to widespread use in SA, but barriers remain

7 min

By Catherine Tomlinson for Spotlight

PUBLIC HEALTHCARE

SA’s Emergency Medical Services hit by chronic ambulance shortfall and paramedic crisis

6 min

By Yeshiel Panchia

POISONED CHALICE

SA’s pesticides regulations are decades behind, say experts

5 min

By Adèle Sulcas

Maverick News

Shine on, Matshidiso

1 min

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

ANALYSIS

Benny stock cube recall highlights need for clear labelling amidst high sodium consumption

5 min

By Naledi Sikhakhane

HUMAN RIGHTS OP-ED

Delayed upgrading in Slovo Park endangers women and children

4 min

By Andiswa Mpahleni, Susan Mkhwanazi and Nolwazi Mahlangu

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH — SEPTEMBER 1-5

Sex work laws challenged in court, spotlight on media integrity and rethinking African economies

3 min

By Lerato Mutsila

EXTRA LESSONS

Reflective Learning identifies learners’ math skill gaps to address SA's education crisis

6 min

By Takudzwa Pongweni

FOOD BASKET CHECK

Social grant recipients battle to keep up with rising prices

4 min

By Naledi Sikhakhane

EDITORIAL

We don’t, and won’t, shy away from reporting on Gaza, famine and the pressing power of now

3 min

By Jillian Green

STRUCTURAL EXCLUSION OP-ED

How gender-responsive budgeting in South Africa can combat entrenched inequality

4 min

By Juhi Kasan, Kirsten Pearson, Lisa Higginson, Thokozile Madonko, Aliya Chikte and Matshidiso Lencoasa

FUNDING CRISIS

Students out in the cold as NSFAS faces R10.6bn budget shortfall for universities

4 min

By Siyabonga Goni

Maverick News

Remembering Babita Deokaran

1 min

By Zukiswa Pikoli

HEALTHCARE RAIDS

Operation Dudula blockades deny migrants access to at least 53 clinics countrywide

7 min

By Lerato Mutsila

LEARNING CURVE

Teachers must embrace AI or get left behind, G20 National Education Indaba hears

3 min

By Siyabonga Goni

NEGLECTED PANDEMIC OP-ED

How vaccines could help combat drug resistance and transform SA's public health outcomes

5 min

By Elloise du Toit, Erta Kalanxhi and Adrian Brink

DM is much better if you are signed in...

BHEKISISA OP-ED

Tick-box consultations won’t save NHI, changing governance structures might

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH 8-11 SEPTEMBER

This week — literacy, climate justice, Aids, human rights and mental health

CHANGEMAKERS

Stellenbosch educator Tersia du Plessis tackles school placement challenges with online learning initiative

CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS

Rethinking maths choices for a better future in education

BHEKISISA

Unmasking influencer marketing: how tobacco companies manipulate public perception in South Africa

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

Long-acting HIV injections edge closer to widespread use in SA, but barriers remain

PUBLIC HEALTHCARE

SA’s Emergency Medical Services hit by chronic ambulance shortfall and paramedic crisis

POISONED CHALICE

SA’s pesticides regulations are decades behind, say experts

Maverick News

Shine on, Matshidiso

ANALYSIS

Benny stock cube recall highlights need for clear labelling amidst high sodium consumption

HUMAN RIGHTS OP-ED

Delayed upgrading in Slovo Park endangers women and children

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH — SEPTEMBER 1-5

Sex work laws challenged in court, spotlight on media integrity and rethinking African economies

EXTRA LESSONS

Reflective Learning identifies learners’ math skill gaps to address SA's education crisis

FOOD BASKET CHECK

Social grant recipients battle to keep up with rising prices

EDITORIAL

We don’t, and won’t, shy away from reporting on Gaza, famine and the pressing power of now

STRUCTURAL EXCLUSION OP-ED

How gender-responsive budgeting in South Africa can combat entrenched inequality

FUNDING CRISIS

Students out in the cold as NSFAS faces R10.6bn budget shortfall for universities

Maverick News

Remembering Babita Deokaran

HEALTHCARE RAIDS

Operation Dudula blockades deny migrants access to at least 53 clinics countrywide

LEARNING CURVE

Teachers must embrace AI or get left behind, G20 National Education Indaba hears

NEGLECTED PANDEMIC OP-ED

How vaccines could help combat drug resistance and transform SA's public health outcomes