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No apology or comfort as another Marikana mother dies without justice

National Niren Tolsi - 15 Jan 2021

Nomawethu Ma’Bhengu Sompeta, whose funeral will be held this weekend, was unequivocal in calling out the government for its response to the Marikana massacre

Joyce Jokanisi: The life and death of a Marikana Titan

National Niren Tolsi & Paul Botes - 12 Jan 2021

Joyce Jokanisi died without knowing who killed her son in Marikana and while still battling with heartache and depression from the massacre

Mogoeng not a devil’s advocate

Opinion Paddy Harper - 18 Dec 2020

The Bible-thumping chief justice really does seem to believe the anti-vaxxing nonsense he preaches

The Portfolio: Thato Monare

Friday Thato Monare - 17 Dec 2020

For photographer Thato Monare, documenting the rural Eastern Cape is a personal favourite

Concern mounts for Eastern Cape health workers

Health Sibongile Portia Jonas - 16 Dec 2020

Nurses and other healthcare providers feel neglected and abused by the government and its representatives, who ignore their pleas for a safe working environment.

Taking stock of a local lockdown

Health Mkhuseli Sizani - 13 Dec 2020

Some Nelson Mandela Bay residents are abiding by restrictions; others are feeling festive

Rhythm FM is R52-million of dead air

National Khaya Koko & Mosibudi Ratlebjane - 11 Dec 2020

A R6-million lawsuit is offering new insight into why the state-funded station has not yet broadcast

Tighter Covid restrictions for N. Mandela Bay — other hotspots may follow

Health Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 3 Dec 2020

With the number of cases spiralling out of control in hotspots in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, longer curfews and restrictions on alcohol sales are being implemented

Excess deaths rise, starting in Covid hotspot Eastern Cape

Coronavirus Boitumelo Kgobotlo - 3 Dec 2020

As the pandemic’s second wave spreads through the country, the number of excess deaths increases too

Covid-19 info lags as cases shoot up

Health Boitumelo Kgobotlo - 27 Nov 2020

Vital information apps and websites are outdated as cases begin to mushroom, especially near the coast, just in time for the December holidays

Covid-19 surges in the Eastern Cape

Coronavirus Mkhuseli Sizani & M&G Data Desk - 20 Nov 2020

With people queuing for services, no water, lax enforcement of mask rules and plenty of partying, the virus is flourishing once again, and a quarter of the growth is in the Eastern Cape

Busy Bee continues to sting despite challenges

Sport Adrian Ephraim - 18 Nov 2020

Cape Town’s oldest Black rugby club personifies the problems Black rugby faces, including attempts to have its history erased, being affected by apartheid and struggling financially for good resources

Ramphosa extends national state of disaster

Coronavirus Khaya Koko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 11 Nov 2020

As the president extends the state of disaster for another month, other restrictions will be eased, including those on alcohol sales and international travel

WSU suspends classes and exams to avoid the spread of Covid-19

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 26 Oct 2020

The university says it has to take the precautionary measures because 26 students have tested positive on its East London campus

Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

National Khaya Koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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No apology or comfort as another Marikana mother dies without justice

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The Portfolio: Thato Monare

Concern mounts for Eastern Cape health workers

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Rhythm FM is R52-million of dead air

Tighter Covid restrictions for N. Mandela Bay — other hotspots may follow

Excess deaths rise, starting in Covid hotspot Eastern Cape

Covid-19 info lags as cases shoot up

Covid-19 surges in the Eastern Cape

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Ramphosa extends national state of disaster

WSU suspends classes and exams to avoid the spread of Covid-19

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