Anton Harber

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How investigative journalists helped turn the tide against corruption in SA

Article Anton Harber - 19 Mar 2018

Investigative journalists and civil society played a crucial role in bringing a country in the clutches of patronage networks back from the brink.

Campaigning journalist was a ‘mensch’

Article Anton Harber - 16 Feb 2018

Eddie Koch was a relentlessly determined reporter and the people he wrote about mattered

Two books that tell the unsettling tale of South Africa’s descent

Article Anton Harber - 8 Nov 2017

South Africa has produced two must-read thrillers in the past week. They are non-fiction, yet are as gripping and readable as any page-turner.

David Beresford: Reporter who was also a great writer

Analysis Anton Harber - 28 Apr 2016

David Beresford was known and admired by his peers for his dedication to the craft of journalism.

Investigative reporter David Beresford saw the big picture

Article Anton Harber - 27 Apr 2016

David Beresford was known and admired by his peers for his dedication to the craft of journalism, writes seasoned journalist Anton Harber.

Unbanned and uncertain: How we found new purpose

Analysis Anton Harber - 29 Jan 2015

The unbanning of political parties and the end of emergency media laws meant the Weekly Mail had to reassess its role.

Gordimer: A leader quite prepared to grubby herself in struggle politics

Article Anton Harber - 17 Jul 2014

It was 1988, Salman Rushdie had been 'disinvited' from the Weekly Mail Book Week and SA literature giants were at loggerheads, recalls Anton Harber.

Honour outs revolutionary newsman

Article Anton Harber - 21 Nov 2013

Founding co-editor of the "Weekly Mail" Irwin Manoim has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Wits University.

Naspers: Going for a global empire

Article Anton Harber - 2 Nov 2012

An edited extract from Anton Harber's e-book sheds light on Naspers boss, Koos Bekker.

Yes, it’s a party. No, there’s no leader – yet

Article Anton Harber - 15 Dec 1988

The leaders of the three white parliamentary parties to the left of the government emerged late yesterday...

Press Releases

Special Reports

Introducing Greening the Future 2020

Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2020

We highlight the work of those accelerating sustainable living in SA – at a vital moment for the environment

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Western Cape SMBs look to technology to get them through pandemic

special reports - 25 Nov 2020

Many companies have over-capitalised on IT infrastructure in the past, and are looking for ways to access simpler, cheaper technology that cuts their costs

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Land reform still a hot potato

special reports - 24 Nov 2020

The land has got to belong to all the people of South Africa, and many believe that there’s no other mechanism for that except expropriation

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UP chemical pathology scientists develop ground-breaking nanobodies for Covid-19 detection and therapy

special reports - 24 Nov 2020

Nanobodies are smaller than conventional antibodies and easier to work with so they are ideal for good cheap sensitive rapid tests for Covid-19

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Inclusion as learned experience in higher education

special reports - 23 Nov 2020

Understanding the complexity of intersections between oppressions relating to race and gender is key to any commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and social justice

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Local government in crisis: how it can be fixed

special reports - 20 Nov 2020

Local governments are supposed to promote non-racial development, in a decentralised manner, but the reality does not match up

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Covid-19 accelerates adoption of technology by the African property sector

special reports - 20 Nov 2020

It’s not the technology itself that is valuable, it’s the opportunities that it creates: this may be the perfect time for reinvention

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BE 1 OF 8 LUCKY PEOPLE TO DRIVE OFF WITH R80 000

special reports - 19 Nov 2020

From 23 to 30 November 2020, simply purchase any BMW bearing the number “8” and you could be one of eight lucky people to drive off with R80 000