New frog species found in Cederberg
The newly discovered Cacosternum cederbergense, the Cederberg Dainty Frog. Photos: Tyrone Ping In an exciting discovery, scientists have identified a
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September 30, 2024
How climate change threatens South Africa’s wine industry
While warmer weather might seem beneficial for crops like grapes, which can thrive in higher temperatures, the implications are more
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September 30, 2024
All night protest at Western Cape Premier’s residence
Protesters gathered at Premier Winde’s residence, demanding housing solutions, while government criticized activists for delaying development efforts.
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September 30, 2024
Fairtrade suspends local producer over farm workers’ poor conditions
Dozens of farm workers supported by Women on Farms members picketed outside the first ever International Fair Trade Towns Conference
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September 30, 2024
Complaint against Mail & Guardian by the Patriotic Alliance dismissed
The Deputy-Ombud dismissed a complaint by Juwairiya Kaldine and the Patriotic Alliance against the Mail & Guardian. Illustration: Lisa Nelson
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September 30, 2024
Graduates march to demand police work
Sharon Madonsela, who says she has an Honours in Forensic Science and Technology from the University of South Africa, joined
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September 27, 2024
One-armed man has to build his own house
Bongani Mgqebisa is building his own house. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik Tshakana villager Bongani Mgqebisa, who lost his right arm in
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September 27, 2024
Cape Town lawyer accused of racially motivated attack takes the stand
Cape Town lawyer Gary Trappler, accused of a racially motivated attack, leaves the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court. Archive photo: Sandiso
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September 26, 2024
Child malnutrition in the Eastern Cape has more than doubled
Zandile Mtungata is part of a project that tries to feed hungry children in Duncan Village, East London. Photo: Mike
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September 26, 2024
The rights of prisoners must be protected, even if we dislike them
The Constitution protects everyone’s rights, even prisoners. Illustration: Lisa Nelson South Africa is a violent country with a violent history.
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September 26, 2024
Environment & Water
New frog species found in Cederberg
The newly discovered Cacosternum cederbergense, the Cederberg Dainty Frog. Photos: Tyrone Ping In an exciting discovery, scientists have identified a
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September 30, 2024
How climate change threatens South Africa’s wine industry
While warmer weather might seem beneficial for crops like grapes, which can thrive in higher temperatures, the implications are more
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September 30, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
All night protest at Western Cape Premier’s residence
Protesters gathered at Premier Winde’s residence, demanding housing solutions, while government criticized activists for delaying development efforts.
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September 30, 2024
Labour & Workers' Rights
Fairtrade suspends local producer over farm workers’ poor conditions
Dozens of farm workers supported by Women on Farms members picketed outside the first ever International Fair Trade Towns Conference
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September 30, 2024
Media & Technology
Complaint against Mail & Guardian by the Patriotic Alliance dismissed
The Deputy-Ombud dismissed a complaint by Juwairiya Kaldine and the Patriotic Alliance against the Mail & Guardian. Illustration: Lisa Nelson
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September 30, 2024
Labour & Workers' Rights
Graduates march to demand police work
Sharon Madonsela, who says she has an Honours in Forensic Science and Technology from the University of South Africa, joined
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September 27, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
One-armed man has to build his own house
Bongani Mgqebisa is building his own house. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik Tshakana villager Bongani Mgqebisa, who lost his right arm in
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September 27, 2024
Racism & Xenophobia
Cape Town lawyer accused of racially motivated attack takes the stand
Cape Town lawyer Gary Trappler, accused of a racially motivated attack, leaves the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court. Archive photo: Sandiso
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September 26, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
Child malnutrition in the Eastern Cape has more than doubled
Zandile Mtungata is part of a project that tries to feed hungry children in Duncan Village, East London. Photo: Mike
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September 26, 2024
Crime & Justice
The rights of prisoners must be protected, even if we dislike them
The Constitution protects everyone’s rights, even prisoners. Illustration: Lisa Nelson South Africa is a violent country with a violent history.
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September 26, 2024