When a stubborn sniffle strikes, how can you tell whether it’s hay fever or a cold, and why do they feel so similar?

While the energy sector represents one of the most transformative segments of the South African economy, it has a lot of work to do when it comes to bringing together stakeholders — including youth, skilled local technical talent and component manufacturers.

The G20 debates must take cognisance of the destruction of the old order, even as they try to figure out what comes next.

I loved my sister and our lives together, while hating what dementia did to her. This is my personal reflection of life with my sister Pat Jackman (Kuhn) who died on 3 November.

Despite South Africa’s ministerial absence at COP30, the country’s technical team is actively engaged in the parallel talks and assisting the negotiating groups South Africa is part of.

The ANC says South Africa will not be an easy target for what it describes as the depopulation of Palestine by Israel, following the arrival of more than 150 Palestinian refugees aboard a chartered flight at OR Tambo International Airport last week.

Tension defines the second and final week of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, as ministers battle to resolve four major disagreements, including on climate finance and the 1.5°C ambition gap — with fear of substantive conflicts being ignored in favour of procedural speed.

Get an exclusive first look at the rundown of top-rated SA wines and producers from the 2026 Platters Wine Guide.

This massive swindle – funded through abuse of the country’s fuel subsidy – is also financing the brutal Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s civil war.

Welcome to our Wednesday edition where we focus (primarily, we try hard — Fer) on solutions and things working in our city. We start at the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg which really needs some love.

I wrote last week that I would take the gains from the G20 prep work in Joburg – at least some things are happening. Well, it seems you readers don’t agree! Thanks for all your letters. It’s made me wonder whether I am a victim of the tyranny of my own lowered expectations. We should expect more from the people we elect.

We hope you’re enjoying the Johannesburg newsletter. This week we covered a variety of issues and events concerning the city.

The standoff with Indigenous protesters at COP30 was emblematic of a wider and global fissure emerging at the summit – between those with the power to make decisions and those who will be most affected by them.

While the G20 summit is primarily about our relationship with the world, it is entirely possible that there could be consequences for our domestic politics. It could be a golden opportunity for President Cyril Ramaphosa to remind his critics about his stature on the international stage. It could also allow International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola to kick-start an ANC leadership campaign,...

We hope you’re enjoying the Johannesburg newsletter. This week we’ve been investigating wastage in the R89-billion city budget.

We hope you’re enjoying the Johannesburg newsletter. This week we’ve been investigating wastage in the R89-billion city budget.

As funding dries up, one of South Africa’s few forensic nurses faces losing her post.

There’s something about a supper of curried eggs that is hard to explain. Maybe it’s the comfort. Or the affordability. Let’s just say it’s a dish that brings a smile.