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Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
The Left that is not left at all
The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented…
Ramaphosa’s ‘thuma mina’ has fallen short of what he promised
Far from being ‘the land of milk and honey’ corruption continues, those named by the Zondo state capture of the Jacob Zuma era remain, as does unemployment and violence
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse calls for a political ‘revolution’
‘The poetry and music of revolutionary poets should come to the fore to tame the unreasonableness of our politicians who are failing us by serving themselves and not the people’
The ‘beloved country’ is in such a state that an emergency should be declared
The president must act decisively to combat crime and corruption and reset the democratic state
PAC’s Jaki Seroke: Sobukwe would have supported the GNU
He said nation building is hampered when enemies are embedded and ready to sabotage the government of national unity
Pope Leo a breath of fresh air in Trump’s belligerent world
The new pope’s gentle, yet powerful, voice of peace, ethical leadership and human solidarity contrasts sharply with Trump’s divisive rhetoric and militarism
Faces and Phases of Resilience’ gives a frank account of SA past and present
Author Tinyiko Maluleke makes a valid case about our country during the dark apartheid years, and of the difficulties of misgovernance we continue to face
The ANC has lost power, yet is still committed to constitutionalism
Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law
The journey to restore morality in South Africa
The Moral Regeneration Movement chaired by Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa is focusing on action against violence, declining social cohesion and moral decay
Beware the strongman: People are being walked into the dark
When strongmen with nationalistic and populist tendencies begin to dominate politics, we should be worried.
Is the law indeed an ass in this case?
The investigation of advocate Dali Mpofu for misconduct leads us to ponder this question
The God Edition | The road to Emmaus and a call for justice
During the Easter Triduum, we reflect on Christ’s resurrection, finding in it a timeless call to justice, hope, and shared humanity beyond the grave
Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes
The struggle stalwart debunks narratives about racial discord in South Africa
How the ANC’s slogan of ‘a better life for all’ plays out today
Mandela’s ideal is still part of the ANC’s programme as it struggles to renew itself and regain people’s trust
Clouds gathering as Safa approaches presidential elections
There are some members of the body’s national executive committee who are backing the re-election of Jordaan as the Safa president unopposed.