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Smart cities: This is a render from the Zendai Modderfontein project that was cancelled.

South Africa’s obsession with ‘Cities’

South Africa doesn’t need another “mega city” with big promises and no foundations. It needs cities that work – developments rooted in demand, affordability and local partnerships

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Thirteen pupils died on Monday in a crash involving a scholar transport vehicle in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg.

What is the leading cause of death of young people? Car crashes

Urgent, concerted action must be taken to end road carnage globally

6 min read
Plush: The Cape Wheel was recently relocated to the Granger Bay precinct at V&A Waterfront, the area marked for new development. Photo: Supplied

V&A Waterfront to reclaim land from sea – again

The Waterfront’s infrastructural investment – worth more than R20 billion – will be the largest in Cape Town since the 2010 Soccer World Cup

  • Eyaaz
5 min read

The future of the African Union: How many more days are left?

Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among member states, and claims it is stiflingly bureaucratic, it risks becoming another relic

5 min read
The Namaqua veld. File photo

The silent threat: Degrading veld endangers global food and ecosystems

South Africa’s rangeland, vital for livelihoods and ecosystems, faces severe deterioration from climate change and overuse

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read