EFF tries to force the ruling party’s hand to make the central bank state-owned
The advocate was part of a high-profile group who trashed the public protector’s Nkandla report
Technical terms and a grim outline of systemic abuse defined the start of the state capture inquiry
Documents give a taste of the parastatals’ resistance to probes that will reveal state capture
The Gauteng department of agriculture and rural development intends to terminate its contract with a controversial security services company.
‘There are many football players in South Africa who have the talent to represent South Africa at a national level, but they chose me’
Budgetary constraints have resulted in a plan that won’t cope with Sedibeng’s sewage flow
DA insiders say he will be up against Alan Winde and David Maynier for premier position
The social development minister is following in the footsteps of her predecessor
Heterosexual porn displays women ‘being fucked’ by men and it’s demeaning
The suspension of an official and accusations of corruption have racked the civic body
The CSOS said the two were alleged to have been grossly negligent by investing surplus funds with VBS
It’s not only the original property owners but also young people who dream about land
The Western Cape municipality is distributing two five-litre containers a day to homes in Beaufort West.
#FeesMustFall students convicted of crimes ask for a truth and reconciliation amnesty process
M&G’s doomsday reporter has returned from his sabbatical seeking that elusive silver lining
HEALTH:
Could you swap your therapist’s couch for virtual sessions?
A dearth of mental health professionals is leading some people to get creative about counselling
Almost a year after South Africa tasked provinces with developing HIV and TB plans, only the Free State has a finalised strategy.
Musician-turned-MP Bobi Wine may be the most serious threat to President Yoweri Museveni’s continued stay in State House
At an annual festival, griots pass on stories to younger generations to keep their history alive
Conflict in CAR has left thousands of people without limbs. A new prosthetics centre is helping a lucky few to get back on their feet
BUSINESS:
Officials reveal the extent of the damage to the revenue service by the commissioner’s neutering of it
A qualified audit and a surge in irregular expenditure again highlights the risk parastatals pose
The erratic capitalist may joke about taking a chill pill but investors are viewing his antics with alarm
Capital expenditure is money spent on acquiring, maintaining or improving assets such as land, buildings, vehicles and equipment.
Densification of the towns would improve service delivery and local business should be stimulated
COMMENT & ANALYSIS:
In the 1980s, the apartheid state imposed successive states of emergency, including censorship of the media
Sewage is infrastructure. Infrastructure requires a lot of planning and takes a long time to build. When things go wrong it isn’t an accident. Someone has decided to let that happen.
Racism does not just exist in spurts of verbal activity like that of Catzavelos’s alone. It exists within the system that has catapulted a menace like Trump to become president of the US.
Brian Whittaker explains how expropriation without compensation will require careful management by the state
It was meant to keep the ANC honest but has become another victim of Zuma’s toxic legacy
For most of the world’s poor and vulnerable people, secure property rights, including land tenure, are a rare luxury.
The inept regional organisation needs to recognise the fire and take steps to extinguish it
In ridding the city of the Islamic State, its health system was gutted, affecting 1.8-million residents
Citizens want to know how government, at all levels, is spending their money
The process of setting up the new body to help safeguard our democracy has met with obstacles
Women in the media are targeted by abusers and it is resulting in self-censorship
‘’The world’s attitude towards plastic is changing. It could be too late but it’s changing’
The inquiry into Bongani Mayosi’s death must ‘water the tree of transformation’ at UCT
FRIDAY:
When it comes to iSintu, which I interpret as the daily practice of uBuntu, it created and maintained the framework of chores
Prodigal Daughters, Sisters of the Yam, Difela tsa Sione, The Baggage Reclaim Sessions
The Jozi Book Fair, StrEAT Food & Comedy Festival, Woke Arts Gathering, Imbawula, Trans, Done to Death
She was reticent but Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe’s story of her place in the liberation struggle is emerging
The acclaimed author unwittingly finds herself in disputed territory but she sticks to her principles and keeps on fighting
Vocal juggernaut. Social activist. Artistic collaborator. Diva.
The goal of black consciousness was social and psychological liberation for both sexes
Pioneering director’s female-centred pictures deserve wider recognition
Kinshasa Makambo follows three activists fighting against Kabila, personalising the country’s pain
There are so many stories about women who were detained for their fight for freedom from apartheid. But what of the women who were employed to guard the detained activists during this time of struggle?
More of a sound experimenter than a singer, Gabi Motuba spent three years carefully crafting her debut
The 29-year-old scored 97 and 103 when India beat England by 203 runs in the third Test at Nottingham’s Trent Bridge on Wednesday, reducing the hosts’ lead in a five-match series to 2-1.
Ancient roots and legendary player status are part of the rich Gaelic culture associated with hurling
Dreams of a return of the champions are dashed by an inability to finish with goals
Commonwealth gold came as a surprise to her — now Tokyo 2020 is beckoning and she could end South Africa’s drought in women’s Olympic swimming
