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Seeking solutions: Sudan’s war is no longer just a Sudanese tragedy. It is a continental stress test, say the two writers and it is unfolding largely without decisive African leadership. Photo: File

Lack of principled African leadership, action in Sudan

What began in April 2023 as a power struggle between the leaders of the SAF and RSF has evolved into widespread abuses, generating the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with…

Investment: InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town has undergone a R1 billion refurbishment. Photo: IHG

Tourism sector is evolving upwards

Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that

Country to emulate: For South African businesses seeking
proven, scalable digital solutions, Lithuania offers not just a
case study but a credible and relevant partner.

Women at helm of energy value chain

Four EU embassies in SA are supporting rural schools through education initiatives, advancing digital solutions for business growth and promoting clean energy and climate-smart…

A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food security and skills

From coal to crops: Grootvlei’s climate-smart horticulture centre takes root

A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food…

Turn the page: Marcus de Jong, owner of De Jong’s bookshop in Braamfontein, has died in The Netherlands. Photo: Corina van der Spoel

Marcus de Jong: The legacy of a bookshop pioneer and champion of progressive thought

From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit

A Dutch citizen is facing multiple criminal charges in Malawi. Now, he is pursuing an unlikely legal defence — as a protector of gay rights. (Photo by Antonello NUSCA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

The missionary accused of sexual abuse

A Dutch citizen is facing multiple criminal charges in Malawi. Now, he is pursuing an unlikely legal defence — as a protector of gay rights

Salis Abdul Samed (R) of Ghana argues with the referee during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar on November 24, 2022. (Ercin Erturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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World Cup wrap: Added time, shock results and what to look forward to

The first round of games are done. Who stood out, who flopped and what to watch out for

South Africa has recorded its fifth case of monkeypox. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Fifth case of monkeypox confirmed in South Africa

The rising number of cases has become a cause for concern, says health minister

The best of jazz is back at the North Sea festival

After a two-year break, jazz aficionados are gathering in Rotterdam in the Netherlands for a three-day musical feast

Despite its status as the world’s largest humanitarian disaster, the international community has largely failed to respond in a meaningful way to the carnage. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Global energy crisis forces an ‘undignified transition’

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some to make an about-turn on coal but their scramble has not sealed the fate of renewables

Despite last year’s riots, South Africa has been ranked 118 out of 163 countries in the 2022 Global Peace Index. Photo: Marco Longari/AFP

South Africa ranks 118 out of 163 in the 2022 Global Peace Index

It is a marginal improvement, according to the study, but while the country is progressively more peaceful, it is tarnished with violent outbreaks of crime and protests

South African sand sculptor Sithembiso Buthelezi gives the final touches showing a message calling for peace between Ukraine and Russia on the North beach in Durban, on February 27, 2022. (RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia-Ukraine: Discretion is the better part of valour for South Africa

The Russian invasion has sparked debate in South Africa, with many misguidedly concluding that Moscow is a natural ally of the country. This is not rooted in contemporary…

Omicron variant: The West finds yet another reason to keep Africans out

Thanks to the Omicron variant, it is harder than ever for Africans to travel – even though public health experts say the restrictions make no sense

The Shell Centre, a registered office of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, in London, U.K., on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Royal Dutch Shell Plc announced a major overhaul of its legal and tax structure that will see the company walk away from the Netherlands amid deteriorating relations with whats been its home country for a century. Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Shell shareholders support move to the UK

Shell will be the second big firm to depart for London after Unilever last year

El Niño is expected to cause a loss of rainfall

Adaptation should be central to climate crisis talks. Here’s why

Calls intensify to focus on helping high-risk communities adjust to climate change

Emissions rise from the cooling towers of the Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Kriel coal-fired power station in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. The level of sulfur dioxide emissions in the Kriel area in Mpumalanga province only lags the Norilsk Nickel metal complex in the Russian town of Norilsk, the environmental group Greenpeace said in a statement, citing 2018 data from NASA satellites. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Attribution science can help win cases against climate change perpetrators — researchers

If plaintiffs start winning cases against individual polluters, Eskom and Sasol could be sued in South Africa

Elusive truth: Okwesi Johnston is the face behind the store ad that mis-names him. (Olivier van Beemen)

Searching for Kwabena

His image was used to sell pineapples in Europe. But he knew nothing about it – and they got his name wrong

Andres Iniesta of Spain celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

World Cup review, Part V: Spain and the lasting legacy of 2010

South Africa had a front row seat as the greatest team of its generation went into full bloom

Vuma Levin  (Lauren Mulligan)
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Vuma Levin initiates his cycle

The guitarist is growing into his groove, with a new concept album launching soon

CocreateSA: Future solutions for South Africa’s challenges

Innovators and creatives will receive R500 000 worth of funding for projects that come up with solutions for local challenges through #cocreateSA.