Jazz has to be seen live to be appreciated. That might sound like a platitude that could apply to any genre of music but, for me, it was a revelation. As a person whose ears were more finely attuned to rap and rock from a lifetime of listening, every attempt I made to listen to […]
31 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
A movement against silencing: What the war in Palestine has taught us about journalism
One of the most revealing takeaways from the genocide in Gaza has been the profound threat posed to journalism. Even in this era of artificial intelligence and disinformation, truth remains a powerful force. And the most brutal way to silence truth is to eliminate those who report it. This has been the clear strategy adopted […]
Melville, once declared one of the world’s hippest neighbourhoods, is in serious decline. The suburb is an important asset to our academic life and must be restored. I often host students and faculty from universities in Europe and the US. For a long time, Melville was the automatic place for academic visitors, professors and students […]
31 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
South African firms suspect UAE companies may have obtained military intellectual property
Defence company Paramount Group has provided information to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which is investigating claims that companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unlawfully obtained intellectual property developed by South Africa’s arms industry. The investigation focuses on employees of at least two defence firms who are suspected of passing military intellectual property (IP) […]
30 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Conventional and complementary healthcare professionals need to work together
Earlier this year, the US government took the drastic decision to terminate about 40 USAid-funded health projects in South Africa, a move that threatens the sustainability of these projects. The halting of funding has led to the closure of many clinics and a decrease in services rendered, such as HIV testing and treatment. To mitigate […]
There it was in stark black and white, the sad news that legendary Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado had died at the age of 81 in Paris. It is terrible news but the great man lived a full life travelling to the remotest corners of the world to document the lives of people, the environment and […]
30 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
City of Cape Town investigates International Peace College building project
The International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) has been accused of illegally occupying part of a refurbished building in Cape Town after failing to submit building plans and appoint an engineer to oversee construction of the revamp project. Whistleblower Salma Moosa, an interior architect who previously worked on the project in Rylands, told the Mail […]
29 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Nationwide confirms the exact date 4,000,000 members will get £100 bonus
The mutual institution shares profits with members rather than shareholders (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. If you bank with Nationwide, you could be due a windfall in the coming weeks — a welcome prospect for those in need of a […]
28 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Thousands to get payouts after forced prepayment meter fitting – how to claim?
Many of those who had prepayment meters fitted were vulnerable (Picture: steved_np3) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Tens of thousands of people who were forced to have prepaid energy meters fitted are in line to get compensation. Customers could get up to £1,000 each, as well […]
27 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I’m a single mum-of-six earning £120,000 a year — this is how I make my money
Rebecca likes to splash out on family holidays but is always looking for savings (Picture: Supplied) Welcome back to Me and My Money, Metro’s series taking a peek into the nation’s wallets and bank accounts. This week we meet Rebecca Barr, a 42-year-old self-employed business coach and single mum, who lives with her six children in a rental property […]