A boom in waste sites is affecting SA’s health
There are more than 1 000 licensed waste disposal sites across South Africa. A new study suggests that those who live nearby are at much higher risk of asthma, diabetes, TB and depression.
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SA biker star Brad Binder’s historic MotoGP win
The South African rider’s brilliance was on display in a tough race to claim his first MotoGP win. His challenging journey to the top was no doubt worth it as he stood atop the podium in Brno.
SA football’s return a strange yet familiar sight
Highlands Park fitness trainer Simone Conley says injuries will occur ‘without a doubt’ as footballers play a high number of games in a short space of time following inactivity since March.
EmaSwati workers and traders want to return to SA
When South Africa sealed its borders because of the lockdown, the 11 entry points it shares with eSwatini were closed too. But those who make their living in SA are eager to return.
State looting calls ANC legitimacy into question
Early admiration in South Africa for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has quickly dissolved with representatives of the state stealing emergency funds on a massive scale.