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Mamphela Ramphele

What does patriarchy actually mean?
Thought Leader
/ 7 August 2023

What does patriarchy actually mean?

Powerful concepts are not immune to losing their strength when overused or misunderstood

By Sarah Setlaelo
Burned by its 2019 ‘woke’ experiment, the DA is unlikely to follow the same path leading up to 2024
Politics
/ 20 February 2023

Burned by its 2019 ‘woke’ experiment, the DA is unlikely to follow the same path leading up to 2024

The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections

By Paddy Harper
Believe in the goodness of humankind
National
/ 3 April 2021

Believe in the goodness of humankind

In this time of disaster, caused by a zero-sum approach to politics, economics and life, a Buddhist belief in the sacredness of all may save humankind

By Loren Braithwaite-Kabosha
Let us create truly caring institutions
Article
/ 24 August 2018

Let us create truly caring institutions

The inquiry into Bongani Mayosi’s death must ‘water the tree of transformation’ at UCT

By Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela
BCM women led from the front
Article
/ 24 August 2018

BCM women led from the front

The goal of black consciousness was social and psychological liberation for both sexes

By Zaza Hlalethwa
VCs: Set a trend for moderate pay
Article
/ 22 September 2017

VCs: Set a trend for moderate pay

By accepting more modest remuneration packages, varsity vice-chancellors can send a powerful message to bosses in the corporate and parastatal sectors

By Jairam Reddy
Mamphela Ramphele’s critique of the state of South Africa
Videos
/ 26 April 2017

Mamphela Ramphele’s critique of the state of South Africa

Mamphela Ramphele has emerged from “political wilderness”, to offer a critique of “the nightmare” that is South Africa’s current state of affairs.

By Given Sigauqwe and Malcolm Sekgothe
Six things you need to know if you still care about Agang
Article
/ 11 March 2015

Six things you need to know if you still care about Agang

Its founder has done a runner, but the cash-strapped party still wants to stay in the game – assuming it isn’t sunk for good by its factional battles.

By Qaanitah Hunter
‘Mission accomplished’: Ramphele quits politics
Article
/ 8 July 2014

‘Mission accomplished’: Ramphele quits politics

The Agang SA leader says she has decided to leave party politics and return to civil society "to pursue the idealism that has driven" her.

By Sapa
Agang’s Ramphele struggles on in the world of politics
Article
/ 17 June 2014

Agang’s Ramphele struggles on in the world of politics

Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele struggled to draw the crowds or inspire much confidence in the younger residents of Khayelitsha on Youth Day.

By Yazeed Kamaldien
Ramphele opens case over Agang’s no-name account
Article
/ 13 June 2014

Ramphele opens case over Agang’s no-name account

Mamphela Ramphele has opened a case with the police to investigate who opened an account that would receive an IEC refund on behalf of the party.

By Sapa
Elections 2014: Party leaders cause a stir at the polls
Article
/ 7 May 2014

Elections 2014: Party leaders cause a stir at the polls

From Jacob Zuma attracting large crowds in Nkandla to Helen Zille ditching the DA’s colours, here’s what happened when party presidents voted.

By Sapa
‘Stop this culture of impunity’ – Ramphele on Zuma, Tlakula
Article
/ 29 April 2014

‘Stop this culture of impunity’ – Ramphele on Zuma, Tlakula

As part of a group of parties calling on Pansy Tlakula to resign, Agang SA’s leader has criticised the IEC chairperson as well as Jacob Zuma.

By Genevieve Quintal
TIA chair seeks Hawks probe into Ramphele’s trust
Article
/ 1 April 2014

TIA chair seeks Hawks probe into Ramphele’s trust

A trust founded by Agang SA head Mamphela Ramphele is at the centre of an investigation into corruption at the Technology Innovation Agency.

By Sarah Wild
Agang SA releases elections candidate list
Article
/ 19 March 2014

Agang SA releases elections candidate list

Agang SA has made public its list of party candidates for upcoming polls, with leader Mamphele Ramphele listed as the party’s presidential candidate.

By Sapa
Ramphele and Agang SA: I don’t believe this is about friendships
Article
/ 13 March 2014

Ramphele and Agang SA: I don’t believe this is about friendships

In the first in a series of profiles, Mamphela Ramphele explains Agang SA is ready for the upcoming elections – despite the problems it faces.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Letter to editor: Party politics is not for Ramphele
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Letter to editor: Party politics is not for Ramphele

From the SABC chairperson’s response to the public protector’s findings to herbal sex drugs raising the bar, here are this week’s letters.

By Letters
Letters to the editor: February 14 to 20 2014
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Letters to the editor: February 14 to 20 2014

Helen Zille questions Richard Calland’s change of tune regarding Mamphela Ramphele and the DA’s aim to broaden its black leadership.

By Letters
Oh to be a ‘gutsy little lady’
Analysis
/ 13 February 2014

Oh to be a ‘gutsy little lady’

Helen Zille and Mamphela Ramphele took a misguided risk because they’re politicians, not because they’re women, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the editor: February 7 to 13 2014
Article
/ 6 February 2014

Letters to the editor: February 7 to 13 2014

Readers share their thoughts on the recent headline-grabbing kerfuffle between DA leader Helen Zille and Agang SA’s Mamphela Ramphele.

By Letters
What’s the rush, DA? Play the long game
Analysis
/ 6 February 2014

What’s the rush, DA? Play the long game

The political year has started with a flop. With elections looming, Richard Calland asks what else could go wrong.

By Richard Calland
Zille-Ramphele split more dignified than protracted ANC spats
Analysis
/ 6 February 2014

Zille-Ramphele split more dignified than protracted ANC spats

It matters a great deal that the partnership between Helen Zille and Mampela Ramphele dissolved so quickly, writes Sisonke Msimang.

By Sisonke Msimang
‘All donors’ behind Agang-DA deal, says Zille
Article
/ 6 February 2014

‘All donors’ behind Agang-DA deal, says Zille

DA leader Helen Zille is insisting that there was not just one funder who had "secretly" brokered the merger between her party and Agang SA.

By Verashni Pillay
Pimples: Helen and Mamphela – a tragic love story
Videos
/ 5 February 2014

Pimples: Helen and Mamphela – a tragic love story

Once upon a time Helen and Mamphela, or Hemphela, professed their union. But five days is a long-term affair in politics. True love be damned.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Nzimande, Sisulu parody DAgang kiss
Article
/ 4 February 2014

Nzimande, Sisulu parody DAgang kiss

Blade Nzimande and Lindiwe Sisulu kissed on the sidelines of the Cabinet lekgotla in Pretoria, taking a jab at Agang SA and the DA’s failed merger.

By Sapa
A guide on how to botch a political union in less than a week
Article
/ 4 February 2014

A guide on how to botch a political union in less than a week

From crippling impatience to invoking Nelson Mandela’s name: the failed Agang SA-DA merger was a lesson in how not to do things in SA politics.

By Verashni Pillay
DAgang: Over before it began
Videos
/ 3 February 2014

DAgang: Over before it began

In an interview with the <i>M&G</i> Mamphela Ramphele answers some difficult questions about the now infamous break-up.

By Staff Reporter
The break-up playlist: Nine songs to see off DAgang
Article
/ 3 February 2014

The break-up playlist: Nine songs to see off DAgang

In the spirit of a mixtape to signify the parting of ways, let’s take a look at nine break-up songs for what used to be known as DAgang.

By Staff Reporter
Agang-DA fallout: More questions than answers from Ramphele
Article
/ 3 February 2014

Agang-DA fallout: More questions than answers from Ramphele

Mamphela Ramphele has offered little explaination on why her decision to run as the DA’s presidential candidate was not discussed with Agang members.

By Verashni Pillay
Ramphele: DA-Agang merger a ‘joint mistake’
Article
/ 3 February 2014

Ramphele: DA-Agang merger a ‘joint mistake’

The Agang SA leader says a planned partnership with the DA would not work because "people are trapped in race-based politics".

By Sapa
Ramphele ‘renting’ hits Agang, DA credibility, says ANC
Article
/ 3 February 2014

Ramphele ‘renting’ hits Agang, DA credibility, says ANC

Jackson Mthembu says both parties have lost credibility after Agang SA’s leader backtracked on standing as the DA’s presidential candidate.

By Glynnis Underhill
Ramphele and Zille’s brief DA marriage over
Article
/ 2 February 2014

Ramphele and Zille’s brief DA marriage over

DA leader Helen Zille says Agang SA’s Mamphela Ramphele has "reneged" on their agreement that Ramphele stand as the DA’s presidential candidate.

By Glynnis Underhill
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