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.
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.
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.
Election promises don't provide basics of education
Victoria JohnTextbooks, toilets and teachers – that's what voters want. But can political parties provide?
Editorial: Strikes need impartial mediation
EditorialThe time has surely come for the intervention of wholly independent private conciliation specialists in SA's mining industry.
Urbanisation: Low-cost housing not low-cost enough
Lauren Royston, Michael ClarkThere is still no formal plan to cover the need for cheaper inner-city accommodation.
Our tuchas, ourselves
Greg CritserSad saggers rejoice: the strap-on bum business is ready for your order.
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.
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.
Letters to the editor: April 11 to 16
LettersReaders comments on water allocation and why nationalisation is an attractive option.
Pistorius trial: Only truth we know is that Steenkamp is dead
Khaya DlangaWhether Oscar Pistorius is telling the truth or not, he cannot claim he was trying to protect Reeva Steenkamp, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Losing my religion: Is the internet killing faith in the US?
Andrew BrownThe number of Americans saying they have no religion has risen alongside internet usage – but there is a simple explanation.
Editorial: Don't waste your vote on May 7
Spoiling 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.
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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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