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Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu exit the Johannesburg Central Police Station.

Malema opens case against Zuma, Gigaba and ‘Gupta crooks’

Addressing a crowd of EFF supporters outside JHB Central Police Station, Malema said that "we’re protecting the poor African masses".

Labour federation Cosatu, like many progressive South Africans, is concerned by the plight of workers at the Mail & Guardian — and this legendary newspaper itself.

DA call on Emfuleni mayor to resign

The Democratic Alliance marched to the Emfuleni municipality building on Wednesday to call on Mayor Mahole Mofokeng to resign

Speech may be free but its consequences for Zille and Trump are costly

The infamous tweeters should think before they thumb – or have someone vet their social media comments

Whereas 10 years ago it was Mbeki who had to decide between risk and avoidance

SA scores among the highest African countries for locally sourced content

“Only eight countries in Africa … have a majority of content that is locally produced,” according to a new study.

Facebook and WhatsApp — hugely popular in the Latin American nation — have been thrust into the spotlight for being used to traffic in disinformation. (Reuters)

Real Madrid named world’s most powerful football club

Los Blancos’s successful season has resulted in the team replacing Barcelona as the world’s top brand, according to Brand Finance’s latest report.

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said: “An important incident has happened. The question of revenge is another issue.”

Can a period emoji further the conversation about menstruation?

The charity Plan International wants to create a period emoji. But will it further the conversation about menstruation?

Semantics: The facade of UCT

Students spend more money a year than the average South African — marketing agency

A report by Student Village shows that students spent the most on home loan repayments, rent, car payments and clothes.

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Gordhan: Globalisation widens income gap, policy must counter inequality

The former finance minister said new forms of social safety nets are needed to reduce the socioeconomic divides in countries such as South Africa.

Africa will have Microsoft Cloud for the first time

Microsoft to open two data centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town

The technology company will now reach 40 regions globally.

Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane celebrate with manager Mauricio Pochettino after the match Action Images via (Carl Recine/Reuters)

Mbali Ntuli and the fine line some DA members must walk on social media

Some political analysts believe individuals should be allowed to dissent freely in a political party while still upholding its values

Economic Freedom Front supporters brought their trusty coffin along.

Opposition parties unite outside of Concourt to ‘fire Zuma’

On Monday, a sea of blue and red greeted the Concourt as protesters from the DA, SaveSA and the EFF gathered outside.

When held to the purifying flames of common sense, the interpretation of the word ‘harm’ quickly turns to ash.

Former HuffPost SA editor applies for leave to appeal ‘hate speech’ article

The press ombud ruled that ‘Could it be time to deny white men the franchise?’ violated the Press Council’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Life in Eldos: Bernadette Chamanil

Twenty-three people live in a two-bedroom flat in Eldos

Three families in too little space: "We literally fight for this room."

A complainant and defendant in an assault case sleep across each other in the same room

How solving the Eldorado Park housing crisis could keep a family safe

Gauteng human settlements MEC Paul Mashatile says preference for housing will be given to those who applied in 1994.

Bulelani Ngcuka

Coded language contributes to culture of shame about menstruating

Although coded language might make it easier for people to talk about menstruation, it may also reinforce the stigma attached to a natural process.

A shop in Eldorado Park was set ablaze in the early hours of the morning.

Eldorado Park residents stuck in limbo after two days of protests, looting

The streets of Eldorado were quiet Wednesday morning after protests over lack of housing in Eldorado Park continued into Tuesday.

Scenes from Eldorado Park earlier on Monday.

Eldorado Park protests: ‘Government doesn’t want to build us houses’

Protesters and police traded bricks for rubber bullets. Rocks and bricks scattered the streets where debris and tyres lay smoking.

Learning on an empty stomach: food insecurity hits students hard

Religious and nonprofit groups play an important role in providing food to students, but sometimes this is not enough.

Technology will not just help us communicate better and give us bolder and brighter screens. It is promising to help us lead more productive lives.

So who is in the (Uber) driving seat?

The lines are clearly drawn between metered taxis and Ubers but little else is clear for the drivers

Russian journalist Babchenko smokes a cigarette during an interview in Kiev.
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Andile Mngxitama goes head to head with Joanmariae Fubbs, Yunus Carrim

The Black First Land First leader says Carrim has an ‘Indian superiority consciousness just like Gandhi’.