Spazas: It's not just the economy, stupid
About half a dozen people have been killed in the latest outbreak of looting and xenophobia. It appears South Africa has learnt little since 2008.
Apartheid police strike a last blow at freedom
Charles LeonardThe cops did not share in the jubilation when president FW de Klerk unbanned the liberation movements in 1990.
Key Nkandla investigator quits
Candice BaileyAnother week, another unit, another resignation – this time Mary-Anne Whittles. We should be worried, says former NPA boss.
Fear, force and sex in Sun City
Ruth HopkinsThe inability of warders to handle increasing violence is turning the infamous Johannesburg prison into a sexual predator's haven.
ANC targets corruption to rescue polls
Qaanitah Hunter, Mmanaledi MatabogeThe ruling party is to roll out new tribunals and processes in an attempt to clean up its act.
Racial profiling: Charlie, Bravo, Whiskey
A'Eysha KassiemComments on the area association's Facebook page show there's racism in Cape Town's quaint Harfield Village - and it exists throughout the country.
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Lisa SteynLisa Steyn explores a love affair with a versatile mineral that has uses far beyond the kitchen table.
Spazas: 'Looting happened for a purpose'
Kwanele SosiboSmall business operators and politicians seem to be singing from the same bellicose hymn sheet.
Township politics fuel the attacks on 'outsiders'
Despite state denials that xenophobia is behind the violence, the attacks on foreign township shop owners appear to have a political edge to them.
In Khayelitsha 'we beat them, we take their things by force'
David HarrisonForeigners living in Khayelitsha say that they are a target twenty four hours a day, while young locals say that jealousy triggers the violence.
That's racist! Nhleko defends move to suspend Hawks boss Dramat
Thulani GqiranaPolice Minister Nathi Nhleko has insisted he was right in suspending Hawks boss Anwa Dramat - and any objection to his decision is racist.
Regulatory chair gets leave of absence over Krejcir bribe allegations
Sapa,National Home Builders Registration Council chairperson Brenda Madumise was on Thursday put on leave of absence, following bribe allegations.
National Assembly to debate motion of no confidence in Zuma
An opposition motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma will be debated in the National Assembly on February 24.
Majority rules: ANC squeezes EFF in Parliament
Thulani GqiranaThe ANC in Parliament has flexed its muscle, proposing a ban on hard hats and overalls worn by EFF members, and blocking the use of secret ballots.
Sars: Ivan Pillay remains suspended
Chantelle BenjaminThe deputy commissioner is still suspended after a CCMA resolution regarding his initial suspension over alleged involvement in a rogue spy unit.
ANC wants land cap of 12 000 hectares or two farms
Qaanitah HunterThe ANC top brass have proposed limiting the amount of land South Africans can own and the party won't wait for the law to be tested constitutionally.
Sars and Pillay settle dispute
Chantelle BenjaminThe CCMA has confirmed that Sars and suspended deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay have settled the matter of his alleged involvement in a rogue unit.
Are 60% of SA's sex workers HIV positive?
Sintha ChiumiaPrevious studies to determine how many of South Africa's 150 000 sex workers are HIV positive have been limited in scope, says Africa Check.
Police commissioner rejects SAIRR report on SAPS criminality
Sarah EvansRiah Phiyega has rejected a South African Institute for Race Relations report on police involvement in serious and violent crimes as "malicious".
Dramat fears for his life
Hawks commander Anwa Dramat is reported to believe he will be assassinated unless he walks away quietly.
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