Despite losses, Trump insists his party won 'historic' victory
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[ANALYSIS] What would it mean to decolonise palaeontology?
Ancient indigenous people often collected fossil shells, teeth and bones that have provided critical clues about human origins.
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[OPINION] Anonymous anti-Trump op-ed boosts democracy
John Lloyd says that democratic habits – and, crucially, civic decency and responsibility – can, in step with free journalism, win out over degraded administrations.
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[ANALYSIS] Flu plane: are we really ready for a global pandemic?
In the event of pandemic flu, poor countries will suffer the most.
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[OPINION] From our ancestors to modern leaders: the story of corruption
Corruption permeates all levels of society from low-level public servants accepting petty bribes to national leaders stealing millions of dollars.
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[OPINION] Why Serena Williams’ fight should make us all feel uncomfortable
"Thank you Serena for fighting the fight." Cindy Poluta stands by Serena Williams, and how what played out on a public stage is what women endure daily.
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[ANALYSIS] To zero-rate, or not to zero-rate: the complex VAT debate
South Africans debating the zero-rating of certain products for VAT purposes must realise it isn't a panacea for poor people and should be accompanied by other policies.
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[OPINION] Xenophobia in SA: why it’s time to unsettle narratives about migrants
Framing xenophobic violence as a question of immigrant victimisation invites divisions between neighbours.
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[OPINION] Dismantling the state (capture) that Zuma built
Judith February says it will be a lengthy and costly process to find out just how deep the state capture rot is and what the detritus is that former President Zuma has left behind.
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[ANALYSIS] Memory loss: Here’s how young people can stay mentally fit
To feel that your memory may not be up to scratch can be unsettling or even downright frightening.
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[ANALYSIS] Is China worsening the developing world’s environmental crisis?
There are many reasons behind these troubling trends, but one loopms especially large: China’s booming economy.
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[OPINION] When the teacher is the bully
Lisa Joshua Sonn says that teachers have a vital role in the lives of the children they teach but have absolutely no right to engage in personal attacks or insults against the young children they are meant to teach the right things to.
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[SATIRE] Hey JZ: How times change
After months of trying to get hold of his good old friend Jacob Zuma, Leeto Khoza says he's been left with no option but to write this letter to him.
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[ANALYSIS] May in Africa: Post-Brexit development agenda smacks of desperation
Theresa May is the latest in a long line of prime ministers who have evoked the potential of 'Africa' for their own political purposes.
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[OPINION] There’s a new player in modern scramble for Africa
Having infamously scrambled for the continent 120 years ago, Western leaders are today seeking to dance here, writes Jean-Jacques Cornish.
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[OPINION] Unholy alliance to no good end
Judith February says that the unholy alliance between the ANC, EFF and UDM that led to the removal of the DA's Athol Trollip as mayor will see the citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay suffer further at the hands of an inept government.
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[OPINION] Fathers and daughters
My memory without filter was that my father was involved, connected to and unconditional in his love and support of us as young girls and secure young women.
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[OPINION] Trump’s comment about SA is a reminder that race still matters
US President Donald Trump chose last week to pronounce on land reform in South Africa.
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[OPINION] Key questions the Zondo inquiry needs to pose about the nuclear deal
A commission of inquiry to investigate state capture was initiated in January, headed by the Constitutional Court’s Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
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[ANALYSIS] Zero-rated VAT items: How SA is going about expanding the list
South Africa is processing a new report produced by an independent panel that reviewed the current list of items exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT).
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[OPINION] What changing the ownership of Sarb will, and won’t, do
The push to nationalise South Africa's Reserve Bank is informed by the mistaken view that private shareholders affect monetary policy.
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[SPONSORED] Inspirational South Africans can drive economic progress
As South Africa looks to unlock the secret to inclusive growth, it's clear that fundamental components to achieving this must be the empowerment, recognition & understanding of diverse groups of people.
