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Why we gotta let the people groove

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 14 Apr 2020

Our arts writer reflects on attending Afropunk with a new appreciation for human encounters, courtesy of the national lockdown

Lady Zamar: Is a woman’s word ever good enough on its own?

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 3 Mar 2020

After news that house songstress Lady Zamar opened a rape case against hip-hop crooner Sjava, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival has removed him from its 2020 lineup

Angela Davis on ‘How to be a revolutionary’

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 7 Jan 2020

Angela Davis shared her lived experience of activism at Afropunk — and advice on how the arts can effect change

Have fun this festive season

Article Arts Desk - 20 Dec 2019

For good vibes and an arts fix, don't miss this

Life’s odd times: Kwani is back

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 27 Sep 2019

It’s been a long minute since Kwani Experience vocalist and rapper Kwela Sekele has seen some of his former bandmates.

It’s time to holiday, so here’s a guide to the season’s offerings

Article Arts Desk - 20 Dec 2018

From parties and festivals to peaceful picnics and hikes, it’s all yours to enjoy

The Dezemba 2017 festive holiday guide

Article Arts Desk - 21 Dec 2017

Having a good time can be anything from wild parties, music and fine food to a yoga retreat or hiking on the peaceful Wild Coast

Afropunk’s growing gains and pains

Article Sean Jacobs - 19 May 2017

Like any indie movement facing commercial success, the festival needs to hold on to its soul

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Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

National

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

Coronavirus

Johannesburg cannot police its future

Matthew Wilhelm solomon - 27 Oct 2020

South Africa’s biggest city is ground zero for debates about the long-term effectiveness and constitutionality of militarised urban policing and how we imagine the post-Covid city

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'