Soapbox: Radical economic change should be the focus of this election
Malusi Gigaba: COMMENTGimmicks and misdirection abound in this election, but what matters are the policies that will transform the economy, writes Malusi Gigaba.
Khaya Dlanga: Reconsider your protest, Mr Kasrils
Khaya DlangaRather than ask people to vote for a different party, Ronnie Kasrils should instead be trying to influence change within the ANC, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Paying the price for Pistorius trial broadcast
Melanie VerwoerdWhat additional burden is placed on Reeva Steenkamp's mother when cameramen turn their lenses away from Oscar Pistorius to focus on her?
SABC political bias will backfire
EditorialThose on the SABC's board and in management don't see their role as a buffer between politicians and journalists but as cheerleaders of the ANC.
Editorial: Don't waste your vote on May 7
EditorialSpoiling your ballot, as some have pointed out, is still a valid choice open to the voter - and a better one than simply staying away from the polls.
The politics of counting protests
Jane DuncanReports on municipal unrest miss the wider picture of peaceful protest in South Africa, writes Jane Duncan.
When it's not the language of love
Nikiwe BikitshaYoung women need to realise when the language of love turns into the language of control, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.
The Goldilocks zone of gender, identity and perhaps … God?
Haji Mohamed DawjeeWhile you may think the Goldilocks zone refers to not being too hot or too cold, it could also refer to the state of being simply human.
Letters to the editor: April 15 - 24
LettersThe City of Cape Town takes great exception to the perception that has been created around its position on street people.
OpenSSL and the single line of code that broke online security
Alistair FairweatherOpenSSL's security loophole, dubbed Heartbleed, has revealed a fundamental truth about the internet: we should not take goodwill for granted.
Reports of CPT homeless 'work camps' alarming
Jared SacksThe Cape Argus has published a shocking exposé on a City of Cape Town plan to rid the city centre of people who live and make a living on the streets.
No really, the EFF is well positioned to force positive change
Hagen EnglerThe Economic Freedom Fighters expresses a profound, worldwide, popular dissatisfaction with the current economic system, writes Hagen Engler.
Editorial: We must wake up to African growth
EditorialThe rest of Africa is growing, and perhaps the ruling party should invest more in leadership and change rather than individuals' interests.
Punish your misbehaving party
Moshoeshoe MonareVoting out your party for misbehaving should never be seen as a treacherous act.
Consolidation issues for new African Goliath - Nigeria
Oluwatunji AndrewsOver 100-million Nigerians still live in extreme poverty, on less than $1.25 a day.
More to the Pistorius trial than facile 'cricket' commentary
Serjeant at the BarIf the accused intended to kill A rather than B but did kill B, murder could be a competent verdict.
Our tuchas, ourselves
Greg CritserSad saggers rejoice: the strap-on bum business is ready for your order.
Election promises don't provide basics of education
Victoria JohnTextbooks, toilets and teachers – that's what voters want. But can political parties provide?
Letters to the editor: April 11 to 16
LettersReaders comments on water allocation and why nationalisation is an attractive option.
Julius Malema and the emperor's new clothes
What we're lacking in these elections is the naked truth; honesty untainted by the pressures of keeping up appearances.
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Pimples: Fikile Mbalula and the satanic voices
The devil made them boo Jacob Zuma, according to Minister Razzmatazz. But what's your excuse, Mr Sports Minister? Boo!
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Pimples: There's no match for Oscar
Oscar Pistorius is grabbing all the headlines and for good reason too. Who cares about corruption and the poor? We have Oscar.
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On the fall of the ANCThe callingA world without compassThe uncomfortable truth about white masculinityVukani! Don’t waste your widow’s mite on May 7
