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Decolonising data: ensuring AI reflects Africa's rich diversity in food systems and ethics

FOOD SECURITY

Decolonising data: ensuring AI reflects Africa's rich diversity in food systems and ethics

By Lillian Roberts

Closing the funding gap — how SA can respond to US aid cuts

SPOTLIGHT

Closing the funding gap — how SA can respond to US aid cuts

By Russell Rensburg for Spotlight

UNAids HIV/Aids report calls for ‘global solidarity’ in face of mass funding cuts

GLOBAL AIDS UPDATE

UNAids HIV/Aids report calls for ‘global solidarity’ in face of mass funding cuts

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

How frontline workers in KZN are helping fight the mental health crisis

SPOTLIGHT

How frontline workers in KZN are helping fight the mental health crisis

By Sue Segar for Spotlight

Advocates push for unified labels to curb food waste and combat SA’s hunger crisis

SAFE TO EAT

Advocates push for unified labels to curb food waste and combat SA’s hunger crisis

By Naledi Sikhakhane

A sickening situation as xenophobic groups prevent migrants from accessing healthcare

OTHERING

A sickening situation as xenophobic groups prevent migrants from accessing healthcare

By Lerato Mutsila

Justice delayed — a year after inquest ruling, NPA yet to pursue Life Esidimeni case prosecutions

MENTAL HEALTHCARE TRAGEDY

Justice delayed — a year after inquest ruling, NPA yet to pursue Life Esidimeni case prosecutions

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Gauteng special needs children’s NGOs face closure amid deadlock with state over unpaid bills

IMMINENT COLLAPSE

Gauteng special needs children’s NGOs face closure amid deadlock with state over unpaid bills

By Ufrieda Ho

The troubled state of higher education under Nobuhle Nkabane’s watch

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CRISIS

The troubled state of higher education under Nobuhle Nkabane’s watch

By Siyabonga Goni

Under the Weather

Maverick Citizen

Under the Weather

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

New mothers denied access to Gauteng health facilities by anti-migrant groups

XENOPHOBIA DRIVE

New mothers denied access to Gauteng health facilities by anti-migrant groups

By Bheki C. Simelane

R6m embezzled from special-needs school — experts say it’s part of a larger education crisis

SCHOOL CORRUPTION

R6m embezzled from special-needs school — experts say it’s part of a larger education crisis

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Missing lessons for SA’s digital public infrastructure push from a decade of smart city efforts

URBAN CHALLENGES OP-ED

Missing lessons for SA’s digital public infrastructure push from a decade of smart city efforts

By Thomas Linder

Nestlé to ‘evolve’ nutrition and reporting after investor criticism of healthy food targets

REALITY BITES

Nestlé to ‘evolve’ nutrition and reporting after investor criticism of healthy food targets

By Lillian Roberts

Fighting for dignity — Reclaim the City’s Megan Bobotyana reflects on forging a community in occupied building

AHMED KATHRADA HOUSE

Fighting for dignity — Reclaim the City’s Megan Bobotyana reflects on forging a community in occupied building

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

From renter to resilient leader: How Linda Dewy transformed her community in Cape Town

AHMED KATHRADA HOUSE

From renter to resilient leader: How Linda Dewy transformed her community in Cape Town

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

South Africa secures $40m grant to enhance nature-based climate resilience for vulnerable communities

CLIMATE ADAPTATION

South Africa secures $40m grant to enhance nature-based climate resilience for vulnerable communities

By Kristin Engel

Exploring the resourceful spirit of Atteridgeville’s ingenious street vendors

PHOTO ESSAY

Exploring the resourceful spirit of Atteridgeville’s ingenious street vendors

By Unknown Author

Blouberg parents accused of horrific child sex crimes set to apply for bail

KIDS IN CRISIS

Blouberg parents accused of horrific child sex crimes set to apply for bail

By Vincent Cruywagen

KZN flood victims face eviction as housing criteria excludes many from government support

DISASTER AFTERMATH

KZN flood victims face eviction as housing criteria excludes many from government support

By Naledi Sikhakhane

‘Deadliest place in the world to be a journalist’ — documenting Israel's devastation of Gaza

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS

‘Deadliest place in the world to be a journalist’ — documenting Israel's devastation of Gaza

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Victoria O’Regan