Fred Khumalo

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Life’s lessons are in a class of their own

Article Fred Khumalo - 5 Feb 2015

There is good reason to keep the human element at the heart of our school curriculum, writes Fred Khumalo.

No ‘darkie’ sarcasm in the class struggle

Article Fred Khumalo - 12 Jun 2014

Race still defines our social classes, and remains the elephant in the room, writes Fred Khumalo.

Angola’s Ollivier: He sold cereals, then he sold peace

Africa Fred Khumalo - 20 Feb 2014

The war in Angola was disrupting Jean-Yves Ollivier's life, so he took steps to put an end to it.

Fighting to love their Nigerian men

Africa Fred Khumalo - 23 Jan 2014

Local women are banding together to combat the prejudice they and their Nigerian husbands face.

His home is where the harvest lies

Article Fred Khumalo - 13 Dec 2013

Hawkers, mamas, mourners and pilgrims have sparked a brisk trade outside his Houghton house.

Arsenal of bloggers

Article Fred Khumalo - 16 Oct 2007

Fred Khumalo has proudly evolved from dinosaur to blogger. He shares some insights into the blogosphere that he discovered at the recent Highway Africa conference at Rhodes University.

Roberts’ book disappoints

Article Fred Khumalo - 22 Aug 2007

Suresh Roberts' latest book falls flat on its face and becomes an angry racial, ideological, personal invective against those who might have crossed the president's path, writes Fred Khumalo.

From typewriter to blog

Article Fred Khumalo - 22 Aug 2007

Fred Khumalo reminisces about the good old days of typewriters and wonders he should bow to pressure to start his own blog. <

Abusing media freedom

Article Fred Khumalo - 16 Jul 2007

The proposed amendments to the Film and Publications Act have created an impression, and justifiably so, that government is trying to sneak censorship in through the back door, writes Fred Khumalo.

Fred Khumalo takes us back to the days when a journalist could expect a hiding for working for the 'wrong' Zulu newspaper at the wrong time. He tracks the development of Zulu journalism since then, marveling at the success of UmAfrika and Ilanga and newcomer Isolezwe.

Press Releases

Special Reports

UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

Special Reports

SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

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The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

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TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

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The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs