Mark Gevisser

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‘Courageous reinvention’: an extract from Mark Gevisser’s ‘The Pink Line’

Friday Mark Gevisser - 7 Aug 2020

In this extract from Mark Gevisser’s new book, Aunty, fleeing abuse and witchcraft, treks to northern Malawi

Zuma goes down laughing— at us

Article Mark Gevisser - 9 Feb 2018

Confronting his political death, he cares nought about anyone or the tainted legacy he has bequeathed South Africa

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No respite for Africa’s transgender poster girl

Africa Mark Gevisser - 5 Dec 2014

From homophobic Malawi to the perils of Gugulethu, Aunty faces an uncertain future.

The world of Epainette Mbeki: A mother and a comrade to the end

Article Mark Gevisser - 7 Jun 2014

Mark Gevisser looks back on the life of activist and struggle stalwart Epainette Mbeki.

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The nation also mourns the death of the Madiba era’s idealism

Article Mark Gevisser - 13 Dec 2013

Nelson Mandela's memorial event deflated the illusion that we are the rainbow children of God.

Madiba: A symbol of the power of good

Article Mark Gevisser - 5 Dec 2013

Nelson Mandela will be remembered as a symbol for wisdom, for the ability to change, and the power of reconciliation - an obituary by Mark Gevisser.

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Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

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Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

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Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

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Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally