Counting the devastating cost of Fall Armyworm

Ilanit Chernick|Published

Standing in his vast maize field, on a mountainside next to the Limpopo village of Ga-Sekgopo, 75-year-old Johannes Malesa was at a loss.

Telkom workers protest outside Luthuli House

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Around 200 Telkom employees affiliated to the Communication Workers Union protested outside the ANC's headquarters in the Joburg CBD.

Strides made, but women still lag in some sectors

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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Susan Shabangu highlight the challenges facing working women during a Wits discussion.

Rescuers race to save trapped miners

Ilanit Chernick|Published

Two miners are still trapped after a fall of ground at the Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg on Tuesday.

‘Demand for water is not slowing down’

Ilanit Chernick|Published

If South Africa doesn’t address the gap between water supply and demand now, the problem could worsen by 2035.

Mine rescuers have a tough job

Ilanit Chernick|Published

The process of finding and rescuing trapped miners is a long and arduous one with many challenges.

The anatomy of a tragedy

Ilanit Chernick|Published

Today marks the 18th day since the Lily Mine disaster. A geologist explains what could have caused the collapse. . .

Hot spell makes Eskom sweat

Ilanit Chernick|Published

Eskom warns that load shedding could be on the cards again because of the heat wave

Work initiative begins in Joburg

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Parts of Soweto were coloured yellow as government officials and co-operative business staff took part in the first official work day of Jozi@Work.