Red Rocket starts construction of the largest grid-connected solar farm in Africa

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Located in the Free State about 140km north-east of Bloemfontein, Virginia Solar Park is the biggest solar farm.

Tycoon Liebenberg to fight election as independent candidate

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This historic election marks the first-time independent candidates have been able to contest the polls, and Liebenberg is seizing the opportunity to bring about ...

‘Honorary whites’ in South Africa and the art of forgetting

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The term “honorary whites” was a political designation employed by the apartheid regime in South Africa. It served to extend certain rights and privileges typically ...

Ending gender-based violence: women must take the lead

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The women’s visible leadership in the frontlines of the marches galvanised unprecedented support and enthusiasm for the movement and thousands of male workers, even ...

‘West’s hands are dripping with blood’

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Global educator, researcher and author Julian Kunnie highlights the importance of South Africa’s historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. ...

20 years since death of Denis Hurley, courageous man of action

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Hurley was fearless in standing with other faith leaders in opposing injustice and in placing himself firmly alongside those who were forgotten and marginalised ...

Proposed Tobacco Control Bill will boost crime, not health

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So I speak from experience when I say it’s already clear that a large number of South Africans believe that new tobacco legislation is definitely not the most important ...

Palestinians pay the price for European racism

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Global educator, researcher and author Julian Kunnie highlights the importance of South Africa’s historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. ...

Equal access to tech may answer SA’s problems

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For more than a decade, we have taught what has now become the coding and robotics curriculum.

SA’s historic ICJ case moved legal world

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South Africa is being hailed as a moral and legal leader in international law, and for its courage in taking Israel – a leading ally of the United States – to task ...

Re-electing corrupt candidates would harm SA’s democracy

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Much will depend on how carefully we choose leaders who are fit for public office.

Helping African countries deal with climate change

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According to the UN Environment Programme, Africa is disproportionately the most vulnerable region to climate change in the world because of the continent’s low ...

Good, bad and ugly side of Vlok’s legacy

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Vlok did not just do a lot of bad things but evil things that led to the suffering of people.

Exchange programmes could help address Africa’s challenges

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Students gain from nurturing transformative power of these drives.

BRICS+ expansion causes turmoil for Western countries

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Group represents 44% of global oil production and almost a third of global GDP.

Hikes to the national minimum wage will serve to increase poverty

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More decent jobs are clearly better than fewer jobs.

Case against Israel will test ICJ’s credibility

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Along with all freedom-loving people of the world, we reiterate our solidarity and support for Gaza and the rest of Palestine.

Voter education will dispel misinformation and ignorance

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In every election, observers and party agents ensure that roleplayers respect, protect and fulfil the rights of voters.

Why teenage pregnancies have serious repercussions for SA

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The adolescent birth rate for South Africa, continues to increase every year.

Christian Institute’s considerable role in the Struggle

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Some heroes who fought against the apartheid system on various fronts did not even see the freedom they had fought for.

Ngoye Massacre haunts Buthelezi in his grave

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Academics, writers like Nasson and Lodge, might not be rich or popular like politicians but what they did must be applauded.

How Castro shaped Cuba’s internationalism legacy

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The presence of more than 300 000 Cubans in Africa helped their people fight for independence and sovereignty against the imperialist powers.

Budget cuts could be the last straw for struggling NPOs

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A dire situation has been exacerbated by late or non-payment of subsidies.

Time to focus on food and nutrition for Africa

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The challenge of food and nutrition security in Africa is multifaceted.

Salvation Army working to help homeless people back on their feet

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World Homeless Day, celebrated annually on October 10, is a chance to remember that homeless people require immediate care and long-term assistance.