Paddy Harper, Author at The Mail & Guardian

ANC conferences postponed over Covid-19 threat

Article Paddy Harper - 16 Mar 2020

A postponement of the party’s internal processes gives President Cyril Ramaphosa breathing space and dents the attempts to move against his control of the ANC

SA moves to “higher gear” after “explosive” increase in Covid-19

Article Paddy Harper - 16 Mar 2020

We have to ensure our health system is not completely overrun, warns health minister

National Disaster declaration follows confirmation of internal transmission of covid-19

Article Paddy Harper - 15 Mar 2020

Schools closed, visas revoked, non-essential travel stopped as South African president announces the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped to 61

Lawfare hits North West ANC regions

Article Paddy Harper - 15 Mar 2020

A flurry of legal cases before the party’s regional and provincial conferences are central to Supra’s fightback

Paddy Harper: On life in the time of coronavirus

Article Paddy Harper - 12 Mar 2020

Between load-shedding and the Covid-19 pandemic, things are bleak. At least I’ve stocked up on cannabis

Fawu members fight back in court

Article Paddy Harper - 11 Mar 2020

Infighting intensifies as factionalism and purges rock the union ahead of its national congress

R50 000 bail for Durban city manager

Article Paddy Harper - 10 Mar 2020

Sipho Nzuza had previously agreed to turn state witness

Dampener for the weekend

Article Paddy Harper - 6 Mar 2020

Monday. It’s the start of the working week, but I’m already exhausted, worn out. I...

‘Unity’ man in battle for eThekwini

Article Paddy Harper - 6 Mar 2020

Thabani Nyawose will challenge disgraced former Durban mayor Zandile Gumede while 17 other ANC regions also hold elective conferences

Political battle drains coastal taps

Article Paddy Harper - 6 Mar 2020

Sabotage and infighting threaten the water supply of 750000 South Coast residents

Slice of life: The powers of crocodile meat

Article Paddy Harper - 6 Mar 2020

With my generation, we don’t have that much knowledge. But if you talk to our grandfathers they will tell you this...

By-election woes for DA as Tshwane council is binned

Article Paddy Harper - 5 Mar 2020

The Democratic Alliance is likely to lose Tshwane when residents vote again

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Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive