Claire Keeton Senior features writer

Claire Keeton is a features writer who has earned awards for her HIV and mental health coverage, and has reported on Covid, including as a vaccine trial volunteer and from inside a Covid ICU. She has spent 30 years exploring SA and been to more than 60 countries reporting on human rights, civil conflicts and environmental threats, as well as doing adventure travel

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
The Black Sash, 'the conscience of white SA' still fighting for justice at 70

Once regarded as 'the conscience of white South Africa', they are continuing to help secure justice for the poor, writes Claire Keeton.

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
IN PICS | A year of isolation, birds and inner peace

Vanessa Stephen has just spent 12 months on Marion Island, monitoring albatrosses and getting in touch with herself

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
Minister Dion George drives G20 pact against wildlife trafficking

Environment minister hopes G20 members including China can reach an agreement on illicit wildlife tracking and poaching this year

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
IN PICS | Africa’s only icebreaker, SA Agulhas II, plays a vital role in polar ...

Scientists collect samples and demonstrate floating lab while cruising

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
When your AI friend turns predator: shady behaviour by chatbots exposed

Excessive reliance on AI companion chatbots can increase loneliness, anxiety

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
The AI therapist will see you now

When doomscrolling gets you down, switch to your mental health chatbot — but beware, some are more reputable than others

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
Bronze, brave and pure gold

The exhibition honouring more than 100 key figures in history with life-size sculptures is still as inspiring as the day it opened in Cape Town ...

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
Locked & loaded: multiple shootings threaten the public

Patterns of gun violence have changed on the Cape Flats — and across South Africa

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
Zip Zap Circus soars to Broadway with its hit show MOYA

The troupe got standing ovations after 116 performances in four countries.

Claire Keeton Senior features writer
‘Stressed and overextended’: nearly ‘half of SA teachers’ eye exit in 10 years

Schools need mental health support to reduce the load on teachers