Why some scientists think the AstraZeneca vaccine is still useful for South Africa
While the results are disappointing against the local variant of the Covid-19 virus, there are reasons to think the vaccine may reduce deaths
Science | 14 February 2021
Covid-19: Remarkable results from blood donor survey
For the four provinces analysed, over half the population has likely had a SARS-CoV-2 infection
By Michael Cherry and Nathan Geffen
Science | 13 February 2021
Police accused of failing to act on complaints against SANDF
Lawyers for Human Rights to compel police to investigate string of alleged assaults and torture carried out by soldiers
News | 12 February 2021
R45-million victory for PRASA
In a decision that vindicates Martha Ngoye, an arbitrator has ordered SA Fence and Gate to pay back the money
By James Stent
News | 12 February 2021
Applying for grants is a nightmare for early childhood development centres
“People are pulling their hair out because they have no idea how to do it”
News | 12 February 2021
Civic farming campaign opposes Philippi Horticultural Area development
Proposed massive urban development opposed by small farmers
By Liezl Human
News | 12 February 2021
Protest over stalled road project in Pietermaritzburg
“You can’t tell me that fixing one kilometre can take years”
Brief | 11 February 2021
Court reinstates contract workers punished for approaching CCMA
Employer had blocked their access cards
Law | 11 February 2021
Spectacular photos of Augrabies Falls in flood
“Place of Great Noise” lives up to its name
By John Yeld
Photo Essay | 11 February 2021