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
Rights group calls for South Africa to show stronger leadership
Two people were fatally shot and six others wounded in the early hours of January 1
Editor-in-chief, Khadija Patel, writes about the year that was, what we reported and why we reported on it
Bongani Madondo says the meltdown amid racial witch-hunting portends the beginning of the end of white liberalism itself
People must be ready because I am going to embrace my body with all the scars that come with it
Two art exhibitions reveal the intimate relationship between one of South Africa’s great modernists and the city of his life
The photographer’s images of Jo’burg capture its busyness and complexities
“Unemployed” former DA leader announces return to politics at Oppenheimer-backed conference
There’s a few downs, but ultimately, VW has produced once again
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
New laws came into effect in August, but neither households nor Pikitup are compliant
Koloane played a huge role in creating opportunities for black artists
Johannesburg uses 530-million more litres of water than it is allowed to – every single day
After stepping down as the leader of the DA, the party’s former leader has now left parliament
For a young man from a poor family, post-revolutionary Egypt did not provide many opportunities