A South African government memorandum, squirrelled away by a former apartheid operative, has revealed the answer to a 42-year-old mystery: who was behind the devastating 1982 sabotage of the air force of newly independent Zimbabwe?
By Stuart Doran
What the State Capture Report got right and wrong, and why there’s reason for optimism about SA’s economy.
The Collective Civil Society Response to the Zondo Commission and the State Capture Report was released on Wednesday. It concluded that the commission missed several opportunities.
By Takudzwa Pongweni
The Collective Civil Society Response to the Zondo Commission and the State Capture Report was released on Wednesday. It concluded that the commission missed several opportunities.
By Takudzwa Pongweni
This week the Competition Commission probed how online news is affected by AI chatbots, search and advertising technology. The outcome of the hearings is important for the future of news reporting in South Africa.
By Nathan Geffen and Anton van Zyl
Again, the ANC has promised voters it has changed, and again, it is likely that its party lists will include people credibly accused of corruption. While the ANC has not changed fundamentally, South Africa has, and this could cost the party dearly.
By Stephen Grootes
South Africa’s economic trajectory is steadily changing for the better. It must be underpinned by South Africans acting together to intensify the reconstruction and recovery project.
Joel Netshitenzhe
A South African government memorandum, squirrelled away by a former apartheid operative, has revealed the answer to a 42-year-old mystery: who was behind the devastating 1982 sabotage of the air force of newly independent Zimbabwe?
By Stuart Doran
Pictures from the 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition present the magical and secret lives of ocean creatures.
By Shelley Christians
Pictures from the 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition present the magical and secret lives of ocean creatures.
By Shelley Christians
A South African government memorandum, squirrelled away by a former apartheid operative, has revealed the answer to a 42-year-old mystery: who was behind the devastating 1982 sabotage of the air force of newly independent Zimbabwe?
By Stuart Doran
James D Logan was the Laird of Matjiesfontein long ago, but for more than 35 years of our lives a century and a half later, Johnny Theunissen has been the de facto Laird of this tiny outpost. He died this week after a short battle with cancer. He was 56.
By Tony Jackman
At the root of the conflict are countries such as Rwanda and Uganda, intent on projecting power and influence into the eastern DRC, while the Congolese government seems incapable and often unwilling to stabilise its own territory.
By Jason Stearns and Joshua Z Walker
Water sachets are the most convenient and preferred hydration method for runners, but they leave an environmental footprint that extends far beyond the finish line.
By Julia Evans
Water sachets are the most convenient and preferred hydration method for runners, but they leave an environmental footprint that extends far beyond the finish line.
By Julia Evans
Despite profound difficulties, Cape Town’s recent successes show that we have a model that works. Here are four insights from recent experience in restoring public places and extending a hand of care to the homeless.
By Geordin Hill-Lewis
South African rugby, at least the men’s 15s game, is in good form. This weekend’s two United Rugby Championship (URC) derbies in Johannesburg and Pretoria underlined why.
By Craig Ray
Bridget Hilton-Barber and her road tripster buddy Hugh Fraser set off on a journey to take in unique sights that speak of events that took place billions of years ago. It leads them straight to Barberton in Mpumalanga.
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