Street traders are central to food security in Johannesburg. But since being declared an essential service under lockdown, street trade in South Africa’s biggest city has returned to uneven ground
Why is the visual depiction of this country in centre-left international online news publications so unrecognisable?
Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown have continued to tear through profits in the taxi industry, requiring the sector to formulate a new approach for how it operates, even beyond the pandemic
It began with an operation, itself a form of lockdown, and convalescence in the silent suburbs was welcome but brought with it worries about the future
The pandemic could deliver a crippling blow to media houses across the continent
Even where the case is a strong one, direct access to the highest court is a route only in truly exceptional circumstances
Dani Kyengo O’Neill has just released her first solo single. It’s a mantra. An anthem. A daily devotion. A queer prayer. Listen to it
But City authorities vow to stop the erection of new shacks during the national lockdown
With season two set to debut on Netflix at the end of the month, filmmaker Vincent Moloi opens up on his artistic choices and inspirations.
Underground liquor has a long history in South Africa. Its next chapter is being written under the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown
Machiri is a designer, artist, DJ and cultural producer. Here he reflects on the memory work that is just one facet of pungwes
The disease has a unique trajectory in South Africa, thanks to the rapid move to declare a national disaster and institute a lockdown. But this has only bought time to prepare for the worst
From church services over WhatsApp to eating with family and listening to chilled music over Instagram, South Africa is going to have a very different long weekend, grounded in sharing and caring
The Toolbox, founded and run by Nomzamo and Nosizwe Mji, offers community outreach yoga programmes, as well as regular studio classes
Sandile Mhlongo is a self-taught art director who draws his inspiration from several disciplines, including fashion, carpentry and gaming
This lockdown will hurt my family in the stomach. We will suffer for this whole period. I don’t even know what I will do when my wife gives birth in the next two weeks
The Brazilian president broke self-isolation, despite being exposed to Covid-19, and has encouraged his supporters to do the same, while his health minister battles to contain the crisis
Covid-19 transmissions in mosques and churches have complicated our relationships with them
Roller derby skaters relish the challenge of taking to the track, despite the high risk and little reward
Occupants from buildings subjected to raids in Operation Fiela have taken the matter to court
Residents of 11 buildings in Johannesburg have challenged the constitutionality of the raids they were subjected to in the high court
Due to covid-19, there are aeroplanes jetting about with few, if no passengers in them, which means those planes are releasing unnecessary greenhouse gases that will trap heat and warm this planet for decades to come
Detailing the terror of children struggling without lifejackets after their rafts broke apart, the report said that teachers were distracted and contributed to the death of a learner
The Nodal Review might transform South Africa’s biggest city. Implementing the new policy, which has the potential to open wealthy suburbs to impoverished residents, is the challenge
There is no deep comradeship, common ancestry or monopoly on the legitimate use of force
Unlike many cars in the compact-SUV segment, the Audi Q3 isn’t a gimmick. But living up to its name comes with a hefty price tag
In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well as the teacher and learner awards. In university, a friend told me that I should start a PR company. She was like: “You’re good with PR.” And I was like: “Huh? What is that?” […]
The inner city has long been a target for ‘revitalisation’ by local government. But property developers say staving off urban decay is an uphill battle
Society’s fascination with robbing the rich to feed the poor, whether fabricated or in real life, reveals a profound longing for justice and redistribution in a capitalist world
Counsel for late trade unionist Neil Aggett’s family decries the slow pace of instituting an inquest into his death
Former Ekurhuleni workers argued in court that a programme promising to equip them with skills simply acted as a labour broker for the municipality
The finance minister says despite the difficult fiscal environment, structural reforms are under way to put SA on a new growth path