ANC’s rocky, potholed road to the election; that prawn on your plate is not as ‘green’ as you think, and why South Africa’s wine industry is in a tight corner.
The results of a new poll compiled by Wits University Professor David Everatt, together with previous polling, suggest the ANC will do worse in this year’s elections than was previously predicted, but neither the DA nor the EFF appears to be attracting the voters lost by the governing party.
By Marianne Thamm
The results of a new poll compiled by Wits University Professor David Everatt, together with previous polling, suggest the ANC will do worse in this year’s elections than was previously predicted, but neither the DA nor the EFF appears to be attracting the voters lost by the governing party.
By Stephen Grootes
Although no election date was announced, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address left no doubt that 2024 is an election year.
By Marianne Merten
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman has come out swinging on the subject of state failure and rampant crime.
By Ed Stoddard
Investment in Zambian mining has surged since Hakainde Hichilema took over as president in 2021 from Edgar Lungu, who had soured relations with foreign mining companies.
By Peter Fabricius
Investment in Zambian mining has surged since Hakainde Hichilema took over as president in 2021 from Edgar Lungu, who had soured relations with foreign mining companies.
By Peter Fabricius
The usual way we look at the global economy uses market exchange rates, and the US clearly emerges as the world’s largest economy. But there is a more three-dimensional way of viewing today’s world and from this perspective, China is now the world’s largest economy, having overtaken the US around 2016.
By Michael Power
Could the intelligent green-and-gold Cape species become a South African sporting emblem?
By Liz Clarke
Football, known for its ability to bridge divides and foster unity, is paradoxically becoming a source of discord in South Africa. The rivalry between clubs like Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, historically fierce competitors, has spilled over into national team discussions.
By Omphemetse S Sibanda
Fewer exports, rolling blackouts, a lack of action against the illicit trade, geopolitical issues and policy uncertainty are squeezing farmers and producers dry.
By Georgina Crouth
A survey of the sustainability of seafood available on SA restaurant menus reveals that most are still selling species around which there are major conservation concerns. But diners have the power to change this.
By Julia Evans
Zuleikha Mayat was a journalist and columnist of great impact at a time when women were supposed to be seen and not heard. She used her journalism and writing to shape the worlds of generations.
By Ferial Haffajee
New Zealand and South Africa will from now on play for the Tangiwai Shield when they meet in the Test arena. It has a remarkable back story.
By David O’Sullivan
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