Covid-19: HIV treatment battle repeated
The struggle for cheap and easy access to HIV treatment has been repeated with the Covid-19 pandemic. This criticism from…
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Big pharma’s monopoly in the Covid-19 pandemic
Access to preventative medication comes with several conditions, most often left in the hands of multinational pharmaceutical companies; all in…
Some WC learners still not placed at schools for 2022
More teaching posts and classrooms are being made available in the Western Cape to accommodate new enrollments at schools for…
Zuma clinging to parole ruling
Jacob Zuma has been successful in his application for leave to appeal a High Court ruling that ordered that he…
How accurate are PCR tests and do we really understand Covid-19?
The validity of Covid-19 tests has been brought into question with allegations that the qualitative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method…
Banks on java breach alert
South Africa’s banks are on high alert as their servers may be vulnerable to cyber attacks. The global warning was…
Water and waste in crisis in CoCT
Waste management has been neglected in the City of Cape Town. Founder of Stop the CoCT, Sandra Dickson, says that…
Bloody weekend for Grassy Park
There has been a triple murder in Grassy Park. A 40-year-old woman and two men, aged 56 and 36 respectively,…
State will needed to fix overwhelming poverty levels
South Africa has experienced one of its most interesting and challenging political years since the advent of its democracy. The…
Relief as trains return between Retreat and Fish Hoek
In time for the holiday period, trains are back to operating between Retreat and Fish Hoek. Metrorail says repairs have been…
Young Brits woman confesses to murdering her family
A 20-year-old North West woman has confessed to wiping out her family. She made the admission voluntarily at the Mmakau…
Tip-off prevents attack on KZN national key point
An alleged attempt to bomb national key points has been foiled in KwaZulu-Natal. Police uncovered a large consignment of explosives…
Top SA tobacco whistleblower bags UK award
South African, Daniel Francois vd Westehuisein – who exposed the dirty tricks of global tobacco industry giants, has been awarded…
CSA report proof of massive sporting failures
South African sports federations are only concerned about quick fixes. Stellenbosch University sports professor Francois Cleophas says that this kind…
Minerals department choosing profits over citizens
Communities, civil society, and small-scale fishers have been accused of taking their fight against Shell to the courts instead of…
‘Company taxes must be used to improve communities’
South Africa is not making constructive use of the private sector, and the country’s laws must be adapted to ensure…
Watch your schools for thieves during the holidays
A plea has been made for Western Cape communities to safeguard their schools during the holiday period. Education MEC Debbie…
SA has long road to reach reconciliation
South Africans still have a long road to walk to achieve reconciliation. It has been evident in recent weeks with…
Eskom’s Polluting Days Come to Halt
Eskom has once again failed to install the necessary carbon emission filters at Medupi power station, which has now led…
Covid-19 Booster Meets Public Resistance
Concern is being raised about the call for booster shots to be administered amidst the spread of the Omicron variant.…