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Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s rebellious priest: Obituary

Tutu was credited with coining the term Rainbow Nation to describe the ethnic mix of post-apartheid South Africa.

Omicron: early data suggests its more transmissible but less severe

Scientists are working around the clock to get a better understanding of the Omicron variant. Around the world countries have…

In sub-Saharan Africa, we need to look harder for TB

Before COVID-19 came along, tuberculosis (TB) was a primary focus of health authorities in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2019, approximately 1.4 million…

Why are small towns collapsing across South Africa?

By Wandile Sihlobo Farming and agribusiness play a crucial role in sustaining the economies of small towns and rural areas.…

South Africa’s UN Security Council term has ended – now what?

By Priyal Singh In December 2020, South Africa ended its two-year term as an elected member on the United Nations…

South African COVID-19 vaccine trials hold key lessons for future partnerships

Keymanthri Moodley and Theresa Rossouw COVID-19 vaccine supplies are available in various parts of the world. But it’s clear that…

COVID-19 has ravaged South Africa’s construction industry, but it can recover

The construction industry tends to be a major contributor to the economies of most countries. Early 2020 figures show construction…

Can COVID-19 be a catalyst for open banking in South Africa?

Well before COVID-19 advances in financial technology were already forcing banks to embrace the technology in their business strategies by…

COVID 19 and human rights abuses in South Africa

The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought much strife globally. In developing countries, systems and institutions have been tested for most…

Black Lives Matter: four lessons in white allyship from the South African anti-apartheid movement

As Black Lives Matter protests, triggered by the killing of George Floyd, spread across the world in response to systemic…