The tragedy of the ANC’s collapse
South Africa’s ruling party wasn’t overtaken by a rival in the election. It simply ceded ground to the country's latent…
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The future starts in South Africa
The country’s political disintegration offers a glimpse into how Western democracies could fail.
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How apartheid shaped classical music
Four composers reveal the musical legacies of the regime – in South Africa and beyond.
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South Africa’s long road to energy independence
Amid daily blackouts, the country's firms are transitioning to net zero themselves.
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South Africa’s energy crisis shows the need for climate finance
In the lead up to Cop28, the developed world must deliver on its commitments.
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When will the Church of England get the picture on same-sex marriage?
Desmond Tutu’s daughter was banned from leading a funeral because she is married to a woman.
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Don’t count on sanctions to push Putin from power
Isolating Russia economically may not have the intended effect, as the examples of Iraq, South Africa and Myanmar show.
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Want to prolong the pandemic? Then keep on hoarding vaccines
Vaccine inequality isn’t just a moral travesty for the West. It’s also bad science.
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Travel bans won’t defeat Omicron
If the new strain can substantially evade vaccines, hopes of emerging from the pandemic will be further dented.
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Concerns mount over rapidly spreading B.1.1.529 variant
The variant is heavily mutated, which may affect its transmissibility or the effectiveness of vaccines against it.
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Booker Prize-winner Damon Galgut: “South Africa is not a country that speaks with one voice”
The author on racism in the US, the long legacy of apartheid, and why his writing is not influenced by…
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South Africa given billions to end reliance on coal
Political will is as important as cash in moving the country towards clean energy.
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