Business
Reforms to South Africa’s technical colleges keep failing students and employers: why?
Reforms to skills training could repeat the mistakes of the past 30 years.
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Politics
Why Nairobi Africa-France summit bears the hallmarks of Macron and Ruto priorities
The business start-up vibe of the Nairobi summit is no coincidence.
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Politics
South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before – hotspots, drivers and solutions
Data show that South Africans have become more hostile towards immigrants.
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Technology
Ghana’s transport system is chaotic: how it can move more people with fewer vehicles – research
As cities grow, it would be better to have more efficient, higher-capacity transport than more vehicles on the road.
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International
Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now
Taiwan, trade and AI regulation are on the agenda. But will there be progress on any of these issues during Beijing sit-down?
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International
Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division
The Gulf Cooperation Council was formed after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Since then, GCC members have tried different strategies to contend with Tehran.
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National
Paraplegic man finally gets care after years of legal battles with government
Paul Gerber, 58, lived in a wooden shed with no ablutions in Kalbaskraal while the state contacted 173 facilities on his behalf without success
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National
In photos: Cape storm wreaks havoc
Three deaths and many injuries reported as emergency teams respond to hundreds of calls
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“Disability is just one part of our life” – meet the dancer breaking barriers on stage
Lethabo Shai lost her leg aged two. Now she’s a professional dancer telling her story.
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National
Mogale City pumping raw sewage into rivers in the Cradle of Humankind
All three of the municipality’s wastewater treatment works have collapsed to critical levels
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Public gets three more weeks to comment on Eskom nuclear site — but critics say it’s not enough
The deadline for public comment on the 2,700-page draft environmental scoping report and appendices has been extended to 25 May
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Politics
Benin election: Wadagni’s landslide win raises questions about his legitimacy
Romuald Wadagni’s election is viewed by many as a continuation of a pre-existing political system, rather than a genuine change in leadership.
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