covidlatest news & developments
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2026 Sona. (GCIS)

Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona

Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
The US and Russia voted against a resolution to advance ‘a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine’.

The Great Reset could be hiding in plain sight

The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from

5 min read
The hole nine yards: Pothholed roads and a fallen electric pole, which took more than a month to be repaired. (Lunga Mzangwe/M&G)

No services, no jobs, as businesses flee Free State municipality

Wrangling in the ANC, incompetence and corruption have brought the council close to collapse

  • Eyaaz
10 min read
Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, Research Group Head for Biophotonics and Manager at the Photonics Centre at the CSIR.

The biophotonic breakthrough

Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa’s work illuminates the future of healthcare

  • Derek Davey
2 min read
Cuban Doctors arriving in South Africa during the covid-19 pandemic.

Cuba: South-South solidarity saves lives

Partnerships such as Cuba’s with Africa can help drive pandemic responses

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
The Global North sent vaccines to Africa last. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Africa can’t let rich countries forget what they did to us in Covid

There is some reason to celebrate the latest version of the draft Pandemic Accord, a deal drawn up to prevent a repeat of Covid’s worst effects. But it’s still too soon to look away

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
A ‘seismic shift’ in mindset is required by educators so that the curriculum can be repurposed and student learning journeys transformed to meet the needs of the 21st century, says Professor Kat Yassim.

Diversifying education pathways for ‘life’ success in adulthood

New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future

  • Derek Davey
5 min read
Crawford International Pretoria celebrating unforgettable moments with the Class of 2023.

Resilience and innovation shine

Crawford International celebrates exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2023

  • Derek Davey
7 min read