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How village economic development can combat South Africa’s poverty crisis

RURAL DEVELOPMENT OP-ED

How village economic development can combat South Africa’s poverty crisis

By Jan Vermeulen

Young writers, poets and artists take up the mantle of Kathrada’s struggle for justice

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF CHANGE OP-ED

Young writers, poets and artists take up the mantle of Kathrada’s struggle for justice

By Neeshan Balton

The cancer of corruption has metastasised at Gauteng Department of Health

REFLECTION

The cancer of corruption has metastasised at Gauteng Department of Health

By Mark Heywood

Solidarity, Health Department go head to head in ConCourt over National Health Act

RULING CHALLENGED

Solidarity, Health Department go head to head in ConCourt over National Health Act

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

World Literacy Day 2025

CARTOON

World Literacy Day 2025

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS

‘We can’t save them anymore’ — doctors raise alarm about crippling cuts at major KZN hospital

SPOTLIGHT

‘We can’t save them anymore’ — doctors raise alarm about crippling cuts at major KZN hospital

By Chris Bateman

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

BHEKISISA OP-ED

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

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

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

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH 8-11 SEPTEMBER

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

By Lerato Mutsila

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

CHANGEMAKERS

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

By Siyabonga Goni

Rethinking maths choices for a better future in education

CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS

Rethinking maths choices for a better future in education

By Nicky Roberts

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

BHEKISISA

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

By Zano Kunene

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

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

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

By Catherine Tomlinson for Spotlight

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

PUBLIC HEALTHCARE

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

By Yeshiel Panchia

SA’s pesticides regulations are decades behind, say experts

POISONED CHALICE

SA’s pesticides regulations are decades behind, say experts

By Adèle Sulcas

Shine on, Matshidiso

Maverick News

Shine on, Matshidiso

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

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

ANALYSIS

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

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Delayed upgrading in Slovo Park endangers women and children

HUMAN RIGHTS OP-ED

Delayed upgrading in Slovo Park endangers women and children

By Andiswa Mpahleni, Susan Mkhwanazi and Nolwazi Mahlangu

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

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH — SEPTEMBER 1-5

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

By Lerato Mutsila

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

EXTRA LESSONS

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

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Social grant recipients battle to keep up with rising prices

FOOD BASKET CHECK

Social grant recipients battle to keep up with rising prices

By Naledi Sikhakhane

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

EDITORIAL

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

By Jillian Green