Gordhan’s last political act was to call for a ‘reset’ and a return to progressive politics
But the government of national unity has the potential to lead itself and South Africa into a future that is different from the divisive past
A new report from the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa found that family disputes threaten tenure security, which often results in eviction and homelessness
Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon
The president cautioned the Economic Freedom Fighters leader to play the ball, not the man
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable
As we go to the polls, and in the light of Israel’s genocide in Palestine, we should reflect on what freedom means and the power of our vote
One thing good about the Met Gala was that it sparked a movement that is raising awareness about the atrocities in Gaza
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
The country opened its embassy in Tel Aviv while Israel continues to bomb Gaza
Her resilience serves as a shining example – a reminder that no matter how difficult the road may be, we must never give up the fight for what is right
The nation is in a far better place than it was when apartheid ended. But what is also true is multiple spheres of government struggle to deal with societal problems and service delivery
Women were not only involved in the struggle against apartheid, they have and continue to fight for rights and justice in fields as diverse as mining, gender-based violence and the environment
Ten days before the first democratic election the extraordinary occurred when the leader of the liberation movement and that of the apartheid National Party sat down to talk
The very idea that BEE can empower most — let alone all — Africans in a capitalist country is a nonsense that ought to have been subject to instant and constant exposure by the left
The anti-apartheid archives provide an understanding of our past and therefore present, something Palestinians no longer have
History teaches us the dangers of one group of people claiming moral authority over the rights of another and Israel should take note
Powerful nations pontificate against human rights abuses when it suits them but funding the war against civilians in Gaza appears to be an acceptable hypocrisy
Decisions about what music to ban at the SABC were inconsistent, and – what’s worse – random
Researcher delves into SABC censors’ logic – and lack thereof – during apartheid
It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza
Protests and other actions for human rights matter, and collectively there is much we can do
The End Conscription Campaign was the poster child for irreverent, powerful protest
One resident said that if he could speak to the government, he would ‘plead’ for a safe house
Duma Nokwe is the ideal example of the calibre of leader the world is crying out for today
It serves as a powerful testament to how individuals adapt and grow in response to challenges
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the United Democratic Front
The history of our rugby team often runs parallel to that of our conflicted, divided society
The reasons that such an intelligent, charismatic leader never gained the type of political recognition he craved are rooted in his own core mission in life: to rule a reconstructed Zulu nation
Call for Swimming South Africa to put international justice first and boycott the competition