The most borrowed books from five Cape Town libraries
Public libraries are hosting a range of events and activities to keep children entertained this holiday
Photo Essay | 22 December 2022
New medicines for drug-resistant TB will save lives. But will they be affordable where they are most needed?
Study, published today in New England Journal Medicine, shows that a new regimen is safer and more effective than the current standard of care.
By Daniel Steyn and Nathan Geffen
News | 22 December 2022
Activist challenges law that bars naming accused in rape cases
Caroline Peters wants a section of the Criminal Procedure Act declared unconstitutional and invalid
Law | 21 December 2022
How close is Cape Town to taking over commuter rail?
Fikile Mbalula has been ignoring the mayor’s letters. Activists are now threatening legal action against the transport minister.
By James Stent
News | 20 December 2022
“If they are coming to drill oil, who can guarantee there will be fish left in 15 years time?”
West Coast fishers respond to TotalEnergies’ plans to drill for oil and gas
By Liezl Human
News | 20 December 2022
R27-million from Lottery but six years later rehab still not operational
A leaked investigation report finds that value of construction work falls short of the funds paid by the NLC
News | 19 December 2022
Video: Snake handler has caught twice as many snakes this season. He explains why
Dry weather and habitat loss in the Western Cape are possibly making human encounters with these beautiful creatures more common
By Ashraf Hendricks and Liezl Human
Video | 15 December 2022
Tembisa Hospital CEO and senior officials must face disciplinary action, tribunal rules
Shonisani Lethole died after he had not been fed for days
Law | 15 December 2022
Photo Essays
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
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Features
Lesotho’s failed multi-million rand high-altitude sports centre
The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho.
Ethics company told to pay back Lottery money
ProEthics and its director Dr Janette Minnaar tried to stop us publishing this article
Our Editorials
We should not be playing war games with Iran, Russia and China
Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
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Selected letters to the editor
Engagement with Iran, Russia and China Is Not Endorsement
The criticism of the Will for Peace 2026 naval exercise conflates moral judgement with strategic re… Read more
School accreditation: It's not easy to find information
It is said parents must verify the school is accredited. This is not easy if information of who to… Read more
Germiston neglected: We need electricity
The is still no changes so I write this to express my concerns about the lack of electricity in our… Read more
Midrand water outage: Water outage in Dawnview Germiston
We have had water outage for six days then the water returns, and the next day it's gone. We are on… Read more
Cape Town underground tunnels: Use of Cape Town's tunnel water
I found this article interesting considering the pressures on our water supply. Is it not worth inv… Read more