Big Pharma spat over mRNA patents
After raking in billions for their Covid-19 vaccines, big pharmaceuticals are headed to the courts over patent infringements. Moderna is…
Author: Gadija Davids
Despite dark history, Afrikaans is for all
All language comes with a historical mix of oppression and sense of community. And its no different for one of…
#NationalShutdown wants stronger economic reform
The Cape Town-leg of the national shutdown has seen demonstrators heading to the seats of local, provincial, and national governments.…
‘Yes’ to houses, but where’s the services?
In a preemptive move, Macassar residents are already refusing the potential relocation of Khayelitsha shack dwellers to their area. The…
Worker shutdown looms: commuters unaffected
Commuters are not expected to be affected by tomorrow’s national shutdown demonstrations. Cosatu and Saftu affiliates will down tools tomorrow…
Female bomb specialist ‘skriks vir niks’
Working a regular 9-5 job is not for everyone. Some crave the adrenaline hit of defusing bombs. This could not…
Webb Telescope brings Jupiter closer to Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope has once again given us new insights to the galaxy. It’s released photos showing views…
Discussing Contemporary Islamophobia with Prof Khaled Beydoun
The violent targeting of Muslims in India, the skewed coverage of the Ukrainian conflict and subsequent refugee situation, are just…
‘Muslims must rationally debate issues of faith’
Muslims must create platforms to discuss contested Islamic history. Author and academic Professor Aslam Fataar, says Muslims must ask how…
July unrest: 34 due in court next week
More arrests have been made in connection with the July unrest. The eight suspects made their first appearance in the…
Kensington boy (6) nabbed before school
The search continues for little Shanawaaz Asghar after he was nabbed near his school in Kensington this morning. Hidayatul Islam…
‘Our leaders have failed us’ – AMCU
South Africa’s leaders, from Nelson Mandela to Cyril Ramaphosa, have all failed the country. Speaking at the commemoration of the…
Housing battles in Gugulethu
The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements has refuted claims that houses are being hijacked in Gugulethu. It follows claims…
The world is watching, India
Author: Professor Usuf Chikte The world is watching India as it marks 75 years of independence from despotic, British colonial…
Some hope for CoCT ‘water guzzlers’
Residents in violation of the 15 000 litre household water use limit have options to increase the quota, but this…
Most Umrah Covid restrictions lifted
Several restrictions have been lifted for the Umrah pilgrimage. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had put several curbs…
Another teen shot in Delft
A 13-year-old girl has been shot and wounded in Delft. Police say that she was found at the corner of…
‘Satanic Verses’ author stabbed
New York police are investigating a stabbing attack on author, Salman Rushdie. A man reportedly rushed onto the stage as…
Another company seeks Telkom takeover
An investment company is now seeking government’s 40.5% stake in Telkom. Investment firm Toto Consortium wants to buy government’s stake…
Banks affecting home owner security
South Africans are not financially literate enough to protect themselves against opportunistic banks. This is the warning from personal finance…