South Africa: Situation normal (you know the rest)

If a visitor arrived this week and wanted a brief summary of where this country was, I would say we were in the middle of a few crises. comments (0)

The alternative history of the DA and apartheid

The year is 2040 and the Democratic Alliance rules the country. A new history has been written and taught in schools. Here is the edited version. comments (89)

The return of Prof Sobukwe

Mpho Moshe Matheolane interviews Prof Sobukwe about his latest album and what it was like starting out in the industry. comments (0)

The Guptas and racism among Indian people

Claims of racism at the Gupta wedding has reminded us of our racial baggage, but we’re ahead in dealing with our division, writes Verashni Pillay. comments (106)

The New Age to South Africa: Please act like the serfs you are

After the New Age's attack on SA for its reaction to the Gupta wedding, Richard Poplak wonders if it isn’t time for us to learn how to be mensches. comments (17)

Zcandalous: How much longer will ANC tolerate Zuma?

How much more patient will the ANC be with its leader, Jacob Zuma, if another scandal comes to light, asks Khaya Dlanga. comments (106)

What SA's electorate is made of

The ANC should not go to next year's national elections with the stench of controversial scandals following it, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane. comments (7)

The ANC and the Guptas: Money for nothing

Forget the Guptas - at the heart of the story that stoked the country’s outrage is a problematic relationship between government and big business. comments (21)

Why Google Glass will be important, even if it fails

Even though Google Glass is doomed to fail, we should thank tech companies for experimenting, writes Alistair Fairweather. comments (3)

Political journalism: Hard evidence often eludes the truth

Over the past few months, the role of the political journalist has joined those of the cartoonist as being one of the most scrutinised. comments (4)