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Slice of Life: ​Koko’s words kept me going
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Slice of Life: ​Koko’s words kept me going

" I had to finish school. I had to complete my degree to honour my grandmother’s sacrifice."

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The Proteas’ perfect run of netball
Article
/ 15 November 2019

The Proteas’ perfect run of netball

The team could cap an incredible year if they can overcome England in a three-match Test series

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Domestic workers are one step closer to workplace rights
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Domestic workers are one step closer to workplace rights

The fight to ensure domestic workers are paid when they are injured or die at work does not stop with a high court victory

By Sarah Smit
SAA strike is a lose-lose situation
Article
/ 15 November 2019

SAA strike is a lose-lose situation

The industrial action will cost the airline R52m a day. But the unions are angry about more than money

By Sabelo Skiti
SAA struck, so stuck with NDZ
Article
/ 15 November 2019

SAA struck, so stuck with NDZ

But it can’t be all bad. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma hasn’t played while The Cat and Cupcake are away

By Paddy Harper
R600-million looted from spy agency
Article
/ 15 November 2019

R600-million looted from spy agency

Fake invoices are alleged to have been used to siphon money from the State Security Agency but the acting director general refuses to comment

By Thanduxolo Jika
Tender irregularity symptoms missed
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Tender irregularity symptoms missed

The beleaguered Road Accident Fund’s former CFO, who was found to have meddled in a tender, is administering the government medical scheme

By Athandiwe Saba
A sleepwalk away from state spying
Article
/ 15 November 2019

A sleepwalk away from state spying

We know now that before embracing new technology, we need to ask the difficult questions

By Editorial
Hawks bust cannabis lab
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Hawks bust cannabis lab

The Canapax chain owner, who claims to be a traditional healer, has been arrested

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Tackle racism with a rights-based approach
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Tackle racism with a rights-based approach

To address the systemic issues of racial discrimination, broad social and economic transformation is required in SA

By Shanelle Van Der Berg
Nsfas employees defraud students of their funds
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Nsfas employees defraud students of their funds

One staff member was arrested last month for fraud amounting to just over R30 0000

By Bongekile Macupe
Church’s role is to build unity, equality
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Church’s role is to build unity, equality

Religious leaders opposed apartheid and now, 25
years into democracy,  they must promote justice

By Sipho Mahokoto
Musician hunted in Kenya, humiliated in South Africa, at home in Canada
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Musician hunted in Kenya, humiliated in South Africa, at home in Canada

After coming out as gay, the Kenyan musician fled to South Africa seeking asylum. Yet he faced discrimination here too

By Jan Borman
The arts sector is economic gold
Article
/ 15 November 2019

The arts sector is economic gold

Artists everywhere are self-publishing and performing through social media to get their voices heard.

By Heather Dugmore
Does the Copyright Bill promote access?
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Does the Copyright Bill promote access?

The proposed new legislation is expected to have a detrimental effect on South Africa’s creative economy

By Andre Myburgh
If women behaved like men when it comes to sex, our society would fall apart
Article
/ 15 November 2019

If women behaved like men when it comes to sex, our society would fall apart

We seem not to consider this behaviour particularly remarkable. Indeed, we take it for granted

By John Davenport
How Bafana found a backbone
Article
/ 15 November 2019

How Bafana found a backbone

South Africa’s squad has built up core strength and benefits will trickle down to the newcomers

By Luke Feltham
Partnerships are crucial to progress
Article
/ 14 November 2019

Partnerships are crucial to progress

We need to work together to build a new and equitable pool of services for all South Africans

By Tawana Kupe
Find pathways beyond mass protests
Article
/ 13 November 2019

Find pathways beyond mass protests

Protests convulse global politics, but it’s what happens when they die down that can make a real difference

By Richard Youngs
Nakhane: I have no problem with being pigeonholed as a queer artist.
Article
/ 12 November 2019

Nakhane: I have no problem with being pigeonholed as a queer artist.

The artist (pronouns: they/he) spoke to Zaza Hlalethwa about creating new work, temporary migration and coming back home

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Truth, lies and vengeance in the Public Protector’s office
Article
/ 12 November 2019

Truth, lies and vengeance in the Public Protector’s office

Allegations by the former COO points to political meddling in high profile cases

By Franny Rabkin
Bafana kick off manic week as Ntseki continues to forge identity
Article
/ 11 November 2019

Bafana kick off manic week as Ntseki continues to forge identity

South Africa’s new coach has heavy travel to contend with as he targets a good start to Afcon qualifying

By Luke Feltham
Madikizela quits DA leadership race
Article
/ 11 November 2019

Madikizela quits DA leadership race

The DA Western Cape leader wants to concentrate on helping govern in the province

By Lester Kiewit
Rugby and rainbows
Article
/ 10 November 2019

Rugby and rainbows

Reflecting on white joy, black celebration, and the meaning of the Springbok win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup

By Sisonke Msimang
America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus
Article
/ 10 November 2019

America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus

Lobby group FOR SA is backed by the US Christian right. Its latest target is South Africa’s increasingly inclusive sex education lesson plans

By Haley Mcewen
Make the SA economy work for graduates
Article
/ 9 November 2019

Make the SA economy work for graduates

The country needs an economic policy that takes account of the skill sets we currently have

By Vusi Gumede
Nudge a nation of non-payers to cough up for their bills
Article
/ 9 November 2019

Nudge a nation of non-payers to cough up for their bills

Citizens are cutting off their noses to spite their faces when they refuse to pay for certain public services – such as electricity

By Mandla Mchunu
Parcel of Death memorialises Onkgopotse Abram Tiro
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Parcel of Death memorialises Onkgopotse Abram Tiro

Journalist and Tiro’s nephew Gaongalelwe gives us a glimpse into the young firebrand’s life.

By Percy Zvomuya
Bankrupt Eskom to fund new coal
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Bankrupt Eskom to fund new coal

But analysts say that cost-plus mines would mean ‘a subsidy for private investors’

By Kevin Davie
Witnesses could help get justice for Viwe
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Witnesses could help get justice for Viwe

After initially overlooking key witnesses in one of the most horrific murder cases in South Africa, the state has brought them in to speak up

By Vukani Mde
Denel’s secret R6.3bn export deal
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Denel’s secret R6.3bn export deal

The state defence company is fired up about the large contract but is keeping mum on the details

By Thanduxolo Jika and Sabelo Skiti
EDITORIAL: Arms against democracy
Article
/ 8 November 2019

EDITORIAL: Arms against democracy

Make no mistake: this is a deal with the devil, and the real cost will be recorded not on any balance sheet, but on the nation’s soul

By Editorial
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