The Weekend Wrap
The Lady R executive summary report raises more questions than answers. There are growing calls for guidelines to support transgender pupils in schools. And conservationists come to the rescue of the endangered western leopard toad – all in this weekend’s wrap.
The executive summary of the report into the controversial docking of a Russian ship in Simon’s Town last year raises more questions than it does answers.
By Rebecca Davis
The executive summary of the report into the controversial docking of a Russian ship in Simon’s Town last year raises more questions than it does answers.
By Rebecca Davis
South Africa has an epidemic of degree fraud. The Protection of Personal Information Act makes it almost impossible for journalists to unmask the perpetrators.
By Rebecca Davis
South Africa has an epidemic of degree fraud. The Protection of Personal Information Act makes it almost impossible for journalists to unmask the perpetrators.
By Rebecca Davis
Try to imagine how the government would respond to the Albert Street fire if its actions were based on love, compassion, human rights and recognising constitutional duties.
By Mark Heywood
South Africa’s wine industry shows not only the country’s resilience, but also what other industries might have to do to succeed.
By Tim Cohen
South Africa’s wine industry shows not only the country’s resilience, but also what other industries might have to do to succeed.
By Tim Cohen
Language isn’t static and reflects changing contexts in a society. And so umlungu is no longer simply used to describe white people.
By Andiswa Mvanyashe
The Rugby World Cup is yet to kick off, but many teams have already been beset by injuries to key players.
By Julia Harris
The Rugby World Cup is yet to kick off, but many teams have already been beset by injuries to key players.
By Julia Harris
As western leopard toads migrate from the Western Cape’s low-lying areas, vehicles are their greatest threat. Conservationists are stepping in to help the endangered species.
By Kristin Engel
Steven Boykey Sidley has written a brilliant book to help us understand blockchain technology and how it changes the rules of ownership — and so much more.
By Maverick Life Editors
Here’s the lowdown on the vehicle auction industry via the process of getting new wheels in this way. It can be risky if potential buyers are not well informed.
By Sukasha Singh
The family of a transgender pupil have been in a battle since 2022 with Beaumont Primary in Somerset West, alleging that the school refuses to accept that their child identifies as a boy. The family have also accused the Western Cape Education Department of launching no formal investigation.
By Msindisi Fengu
To get the best out of cooking, we need to master the utensils we cook in. That means everything from the vintage potjies of the Voortrekkers to the air fryer lurking in your kitchen.
By Tony Jackman
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