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2 June ’22 Wrap: State capture crooks (finally) get arrested
We missed you! But thanks for letting us have a bit of a break last week. We have a bumper edition for you this week,
19 May ’22 Wrap: R22m flag drives SA up the pole
Hi there 🙋🏽♀️ Winter is setting in across most parts of the country, and Eskom is keeping us in the dark. Luckily the government has
12 May ’22 Wrap: State capture crooks set for court
State capture crooks in jail?? Yes please! In this week’s edition we’re delighted to say that the NPA is, at last, cracking on with its
5 May ’22 Wrap: US abortion rights under threat
News broke this week that access to safe abortions was under threat in the US. It’s a serious issue you need to hear about no
Briefs
Individual summaries on key news items, thoroughly researched and fact-checked.
Solutions: Rebuilding SA’s devastated cotton industry
Africa has long grappled with how its textile and garment industry was ravaged by cheap Chinese imports, devastating farmers and local businesses. SA was particularly
The Public Protector files
It’s been a whirlwind of revelations from the ongoing impeachment inquiry of embattled public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Whistleblower Tebogo Kekana, a former senior investigator in
UK heatwave highlights climate change urgency
Roads buckled from the heat, houses went up in flames, trains were cancelled and tech giants suffered outages as cooling systems failed at London data
Jessie Duarte’s death feeds ANC factions
Yasmin “Jessie” Duarte was a role model for many: a grassroots activist who helped defined feminism for SA, and gave a voice to women who
Explainers
Videos, FAQs, charts and more – whatever it takes to help you understand. These are also delivered via our subscription services.
The Big Story: SA Vaccine Rollout Demystified
We know we spoke about this last week, but there still seems to be some confusion over what’s happening with SA’s vaccine rollout strategy. Here
What’s happening in Mozambique
You may have heard that Isis is on our doorstep in Northern Mozambique and OMG WHAT THE HECK? 😱 But… it’s not as simple as
The big story: What’s up with the vaccine delay?
Feeling panicked about the slow-down in South Africa’s vaccine roll-out? We hear you. It’s difficult watching developed nations boast about their jabs while our first
The big story: The real issues behind the student protests
There are many factors at play in the ongoing student protests, so we’re going to try to summarise the most important ones for you. What’s
Deep Dives
In-depth takes on key topics, with the breadth that is often missing in daily reports, also delivered via our subscription services.
ANALYSIS: A black day for racing and reporting at Fairview
The Fairview saga provides a useful example of how careless reporting, that is mirrored by other media without first-hand verification, along with flames fanned on social media, can inflame racial tensions.
Covid-19 second waves around the world: Could SA be spared?
South Africa is still at risk of a second surge, but it is unlikely to be as big as has been seen in the North. We take a look at nine countries currently facing a second wave of infections.
VIDEO: OPINION: The EFF’s political opportunism is just plain wrong
Protest in SA has a powerful legacy, but the EFF is using it as a political ploy, says Samina Anwary.
VIDEO: Unpacking unemployment part 2: How SA can fix its joblessness
We draw from the experiences of countries who were once in our shoes – and got out of it.
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