Guns, Gangs and Gold: The Battle for Zambia’s Riches
Social media posts have triggered a rush of gold diggers
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Zoë Wicomb, the South African-Scottish Writer Who Told Powerful Stories About Belonging
A guide to the work of an acclaimed writer who represented the marginalised in society.
Rampahosa Must Act to End Hunger, Activists Say
Hundreds marched in Cape Town on Friday
How Zimbabwe Is Suppressing Journalism
Following arrests and draconian legislation, editors are self-censoring to protect their organisations
Khoi and San Deserve Justice at Once
The legal principle of justice delayed is justice denied is more relevant to the Khoi and San traditional leaders and their communities than ever, as they are still suffering injustice. For three decades, the ANC government has failed to officially recognise these indigenous groups, while Nguni communities such as the Xhosa and Zulu enjoy benefits […]
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African Languages for AI: The Project That’s Gathering a Huge New Dataset
When a language isn’t in the data, its speakers aren’t in the product – and AI cannot be safe, useful, or fair for them.
Special Schools Closed in Kwazulu-Natal After Education Department Fails to Pay Subsidies
76 schools closed by parents and the South African National Association for Special School Education (SANASE)
UFS and Fort Hare Burn While Akademia Builds
Akademia’s launch of its Paarl campus on Wednesday serves as concrete commentary on the recent destruction of academic facilities at two established South African universities. At the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Qwa-Qwa campus and Fort Hare’s Dikeni (Alice) campus, students expressed their dissatisfaction by destroying infrastructure. One of the constant causes of unrest […]
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Let Them Eat Kreef!
New season’s crayfish catch allocation is up almost 60%
Thug Culture in Nigerian Politics: The Links Between State Governors, Funding and Violent Armed Groups
Elections in Nigeria are marked by violence. The 2027 polls risk repeating the deadly cycle.
Nigeria’s Boko Haram Rehabilitation Efforts Ignore the Emotional Trauma of Soldiers: Why This Matters
Nigeria has a policy of de-radicalisation of former Boko Haram fighters, but overlooks the voices of soldiers who have to carry out the policy.
Time to Re-Establish Diplomatic Ties With Israel
It is time for South Africa to demonstrate its sincere commitment to facilitating lasting peace in the Middle East, which can only be achieved through normalising diplomatic relations with Israel. In light of the peace agreement, which entails a ceasefire, the release of hostages and prisoners of war, and plans to rebuild Gaza, South Africa […]
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Tshwane Multi-Party Coalition: Year of Exceptional Growth and Good Governance
The GOOD Party congratulates the multi-party coalition government of the City of Tshwane on the tremendous achievements recorded during the past 12 months since being elected to office by the Tshwane Council in October 2024.
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More Money Down Bottomless NHI Pit
More alarm bells are ringing regarding the National Health Insurance (NHI) as government has indicated it wants to redirect tax credits for private medical scheme contributions to the NHI Fund. This would channel an amount of approximately R34 billion to the NHI. Members of medical schemes will effectively be “penalised” for not being a burden […]
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Hundreds of People to Be Evicted From Land Owned by Shoprite
“We don’t want to be thrown into the street like dogs” says Mfuleni community leader Andiswa Nkohla
Eviction Case for Hundreds of Refugees to Be Heard in April
Government has spent millions on Wingfield and Paint City camps since 2020
Emfuleni Municipal Manager Should Resign
The ineptitude of the Municipal Manager of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal River, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging), April Ntuli, and his failure to properly manage this Municipality should no longer be tolerated. The time has come for him to resign. On 31 March this year, the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC), on which the Freedom […]
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How Disaster-Ready Are African Countries? Some Progress, but Also Huge Gaps
Some countries are making progress but others still face the challenge of weak coordination.
These Villagers Have to Fix Their Own Roads and Drains
They can’t wait for the government to prepare for the next rainy season
Afriforum Weaponises Whataboutism to Whitewash Accountability
If Afriforum has information about acts of terror carried out in the name of the ANC or anyone else during the apartheid era it must share this information with the NPA instead of trying to use it to whitewash apartheid security force killers.
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Cape Winelands: Halt the Unjustified Tariff Hikes
The GOOD Party, a member of Unite for Change, has written to the Cape Winelands District Municipality to raise serious concern over the recent tariff increases imposed by the Breede Valley Municipality, increases which were implemented without adequate public consultation, justification, or consideration for residents already struggling under extreme cost-of-living pressures.
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Pharmacists Can Treat People With HIV, Appeal Court Rules
“Legitimate and compelling public interests” to allow pharmacists to initiate antiretroviral treatment, says judge
Zimbabwe and Lesotho Permits Extended to May 2027
Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits
Gauteng’s ‘Coloured’ Community Feels Unsafe: Who They Are and Why They’re Discouraged
There is a link between an enduring perception of marginalisation within Coloured communities and real material struggles.