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How to boost profits for SA’s small-scale farmers — the biotechnology vs agroecology debate

KNOWLEDGE HARVEST

How to boost profits for SA’s small-scale farmers — the biotechnology vs agroecology debate

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Community grieves Deveney Nel in tragic case that highlights growing violence among SA's youth

CHILD VIOLENCE

Community grieves Deveney Nel in tragic case that highlights growing violence among SA's youth

By Hazel Friedman

CO2 emissions pushed to record high, raising alarm about extreme weather events — report

WORLD OF TROUBLE

CO2 emissions pushed to record high, raising alarm about extreme weather events — report

By Lerato Mutsila

South Africa’s indigenous vegetables — the extraordinary nutritional wealth in our backyards

FOOD TREASURE OP-ED

South Africa’s indigenous vegetables — the extraordinary nutritional wealth in our backyards

By Joelaine Chetty

How AI chatbots are revolutionising HIV prevention in SA and empowering young women

BHEKISISA

How AI chatbots are revolutionising HIV prevention in SA and empowering young women

By Zano Kunene

From the heart of the Cape Winelands, Pebbles Kitchen fills young tummies with nutritious meals

SPOTLIGHT

From the heart of the Cape Winelands, Pebbles Kitchen fills young tummies with nutritious meals

By Biénne Huisman

Next era of global health in Africa relies on investing in African scientists

AT A CROSSROADS

Next era of global health in Africa relies on investing in African scientists

By Isabella Oyier and Moussa Sarr

Fort Hare students fear for their future after classes at university are suspended

CAMPUS CLOSURE

Fort Hare students fear for their future after classes at university are suspended

By Siyabonga Goni

World Food Day 2025

Maverick Citizen

World Food Day 2025

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

How pap and bread can help reduce hidden hunger

NUTRITION GAPS OP-ED

How pap and bread can help reduce hidden hunger

By Liezel Engelbrecht and Maria van der Merwe

Africa can no longer wait for external actors to solve its healthcare challenges

HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY

Africa can no longer wait for external actors to solve its healthcare challenges

By Olive Shisana

Six-monthly anti-HIV jab is coming, but can SA keep track of millions of users?

BHEKISISA

Six-monthly anti-HIV jab is coming, but can SA keep track of millions of users?

By Ida Jooste and Mia Malan

New EAT-Lancet report reveals Planetary Health Diet could save millions and heal the planet

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

New EAT-Lancet report reveals Planetary Health Diet could save millions and heal the planet

By Adèle Sulcas

South Africa is drowning in its own thirst — the health burden is catastrophic

ALCOHOL ABUSE OP-ED

South Africa is drowning in its own thirst — the health burden is catastrophic

By Stephan Rabie, Pat Govender, Lwandile Tokwe and John Joska

Africa's mental health crisis demands urgent action as populations surge and resources dwindle

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Africa's mental health crisis demands urgent action as populations surge and resources dwindle

By Christine Lochner

New Cape Town transgender health service addresses funding gap after Pepfar cuts

TRANS HEALTH SERVICE

New Cape Town transgender health service addresses funding gap after Pepfar cuts

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Crime Of Existence

CARTOON

Crime Of Existence

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS

These local businesses help you live greener, creating jobs while they're at it

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS

These local businesses help you live greener, creating jobs while they're at it

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Steve Biko Hospital staff re-corroborate system collapse after GDoH denies Daily Maverick report

PUBLIC HEALTHCARE

Steve Biko Hospital staff re-corroborate system collapse after GDoH denies Daily Maverick report

By Ufrieda Ho

Time for SA to ditch the myths and get behind a universal basic income grant, say researchers

CHAINS OF POVERTY

Time for SA to ditch the myths and get behind a universal basic income grant, say researchers

By Ufrieda Ho

‘Best outcome for families’ — couple who initiated parental leave case hail ConCourt judgment

RIGHTS VICTORY

‘Best outcome for families’ — couple who initiated parental leave case hail ConCourt judgment

By Dianne Hawker-Kalubi