Economist: Stricter booze regulations ‘could cripple economy’

Busting the myths around women in science in Africa

In women's month, we're shining the light on women making waves in their respective fields of work. When it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, there's still a long way to go to reach equality, but there is meaningful progress. Professor Nox Makunga, at the University Stellenbosch, is passionate…

7 Aug 1PM 10 min

How Artificial Intelligence helps determine and predict air pollution hotspots

Driving along the highways of Gauteng, it's hard to miss the blanket of dust and smoke hanging over the province in every direction, but where does it come from and where is it going? The South African Consortium of Air Quality Monitoring, is making air pollution their business. Their network…

3 Aug 8AM 20 min

Andrea Johnson tells key witness to 'leave the country' if called to testify at Madlanga Commission

Former Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson is facing renewed scrutiny after the Madlanga Commission heard a cellphone recording in which she encourages State Advocate Drushanta Ramsamy to avoid testifying before the inquiry while also criticising the conduct of the commissioners.

30 Jul 10AM 6 min

6 July: A Year after the Mkhwanazi allegations - Episode 3

It is this week a year since a press conference led by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent shockwaves through South Africa as he revealed serious allegations of fraud, corruption, money laundering, criminal networks, and alleged political interference within the country’s criminal justice sector. Jacaranda FM Newswatch journalist Anastasi…

8 Jul 12AM 10 min

6 July: A Year after the Mkhwanazi allegations - Episode 2