New currents: Publisher rocks the boat
Jacana’s new imprint — Rock the Boat — is based on a crowdfunding model in which authors and publishers share...
Africa
Born Free: Is higher education a national crisis – Podcast episode 3
This week on Born Free, Otsile Nkadimeng and Khumo Kumalo tackle a decade-long crisis that continues to weigh heavily on...
Policy dialogues: Youth in the room, but not at the table
It has become fashionable for government-led platforms to declare “youth inclusion” as a pillar of public policy development. Every summit,...
Asia: A new frontier in wildlife documentary filmmaking series producer Matthew Wright reveals the unique challenges and discoveries behind the landmark series
South African wildlife enthusiasts have long enjoyed front-row access to the wonders of nature. With rich biodiversity and awe-inspiring landscapes,...
Trump’s tariffs on China will affect South Africa’s growth
South Africa, like other countries around the world, was offered a reprieve when the US delayed the implementation of punitive...
Red tape and capital flight: Bureaucracy undermines SA’s economic future
South Africa’s economy remains stagnant, inequality remains high and unemployment continues to devastate communities. While many factors contribute to this...
Union demands pension fund for domestic workers
The Progressive Domestic Workers Union of South Africa (Prodwusa) wants the treasury to develop a pension fund for domestic workers...
Author shares his life through an ethnic lens
When I was a young man, I was given a priceless gift by someone — a lens through which I...
Tampering scandal halts top Msunduzi appointment
An internal investigation has been launched by Msunduzi Municipality following claims of tampering with recruitment documents, missing recordings, and interference...
UPDATED: Mcebisi Jonas named special envoy to US
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to Washington amid a diplomatic...
