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Private interests bedevil ANC’s ‘new dawn’

Article Lukhona Mnguni - 16 Feb 2018

Social justice must be Cyril Ramaphosa’s focus, resisting the corrupting influence of big business

The old ways have not worked for us

Analysis William Gumede - 14 Dec 2016

Africa needs to find new strategies to achieve ‘economic freedom’ and ‘decolonisation’.

16 Days will be followed by positive action

Analysis Colleen Lowe Morna - 25 Nov 2016

The prevention of gender-based violence must become the starting point and not an afterthought.

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Election craze: Top five politically related products online

Article Staff Reporter - 6 May 2014

From EFF berets to ballot papers from the 1994 elections, here are online store Gumtree.co.za's top items being bought ahead of the polls.

Khaya Dlanga: Is a post-racial South Africa possible?

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2014

Tension between the different races will always be an issue if we don't address the economic challenges we face in our country, says Khaya Dlanga.

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The Mahlabatini Declaration forty years on

Analysis Staff Reporter - 30 Jan 2014

The ideals of the Mahlabatini Declaration of Faith were integrated into the Constitution, but many are still waiting for their practical fulfillment.

Transparency will help Africa help itself

Analysis Staff Reporter - 21 Jun 2013

Many say that the vast earnings of many African countries from oil, gas and mining show that the focus on aid to Africa is misguided.

SA must build economic democracy

Analysis David Le Page - 21 Jun 2013

Sharing the South Africa's wealth more equally will ameliorate the growing discontent on the mines, writes David Le Page.

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Malema: The ANC should fear a man with nothing to lose

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jun 2013

If he launches a party, Julius Malema might not win at the next elections but he still is dangerous for the ANC. Khaya Dlanga explains why.

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Julius Malema launches party political platform

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Jun 2013

Despite legal and financial woes, former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema looks set to re-enter politics.

Reality check on hype is needed

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Dec 2012

All the gushing about growth largely ignores the continent's political risks and challenges, says Dianna Games.

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ANCYL: Malema’s ‘bloodcurdling’ remarks not worthy of a leader

Article Matuma Letsoala & Staff Reporter - 28 Nov 2012

The ANC Youth League has lashed out at expelled president Julius Malema for calling the league's deputy president Ronald Lamola a "traitor".

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We need a new social contract to bridge divisions of labour and living

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Sep 2012

The Marikana case is a major indicator of the challenge facing South Africa in the area of socioeconomic rights.

Malema: ‘You must intensify the struggle’

Videos Staff Reporter - 3 Sep 2012

Julius Malema visited striking workers at the Westonaria Goldfields mine. He lambasted the ANC and told the workers to fight. Watch the video.

DA unveils its single economic plan

Article Lynley Donnelly - 3 Aug 2012

Unlike the ANC, the Democratic Alliance's jobs and growth plan is a unified vision offered with one voice, writes Lynley Donnelly.

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