HIV self-testing a ‘game-changer’ for vulnerable communities
The use of HIV/Aids self-testing kits has the potential to target hard-to-reach communities – such as transgender people, incarcerated individuals, sex workers and people...
Treasury defends municipalities against Sapoa property rates claims
The South African Property Owners Association said municipalities have been charging exorbitant commercial property rates that contravene Treasury guidelines.THE NATIONAL Treasury has come to...
Mixed bag for financial markets on heightened risks to global economic...
South African financial markets kicked off the week as a mixed bag on the back of heightened risks to the global economic outlook, including...
Homeowners warned of solar scams in wake of load shedding
Private security firms have urged homeowners in search of alternative energy supplies to be on the lookout for scammers looking to make a quick...
Independent Media photographer scoops Journalist of the Year award
Photojournalist Phandulwazi Jikelo won the News Photography and Journalist of the Year awards at the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 hosted by Sanef.The...
Cooling of inflation welcome relief for consumers
As inflation tamed down in the past month, it has paved the way for the South African Reserve Bank to pause its interest rate...
Singing is good for you. Singing with others may be even...
The “Sing With Us” study is part of a growing body of research that points to the physical and mental health benefits of singing...
Putin looked into the abyss on Saturday – and blinked
OPINION: Russian President Vladimir Putin looked into the abyss on Saturday and blinked. After vowing revenge for what he called an “armed mutiny”, he...
We know what social media is doing to us. How do...
OPINION: Quitting social media is like quitting smoking. We know we should, but we might need some help, writes Renee Yaseen.By Renee YaseenTALKING to...
SA’s global influence is waning
OPINION: While it is true that the country’s Constitution continues to receive accolades internationally, South Africa’s foreign policy stance is losing momentum, writes Professor...
