Latest articles on Marikana

Zuma vs Ramaphosa? Neither is the leader South Africans deserve

Opinion Andile Zulu - 27 Sep 2020

Neither statesman could command sufficient authority in an ANC that remains mired in corruption and infighting and at the behest of big capital

George Bizos dies at 92

National Tshegofatso Mathe - 10 Sep 2020

Renowned human rights lawyer George Bizos, who defended Nelson Mandela and other struggle icons during the treason trial and Rivonia trial, represented families at the TRC, and later represented Marikana miners’ families, has died

SA in dire need of a political spring tide

Article Christo Lombaard - 30 Aug 2020

The only time change has occurred in South Africa is in response to global events such as World War II. The country is once again facing such an event — Covid-19 — and will have to react

Sticking it to the boss is not so simple, according to an expert

National Sarah Smit - 18 Aug 2020

Experts disagree on the meaning behind carrying sticks during strike action, a debate that will be aired at the CCMA on Wednesday

Review: ‘A New Country’ portrays the lingering aftertaste of a bittersweet freedom

Friday Kwanele Sosibo - 13 Aug 2020

Taking its cues from the dimming of the hope suggested by rainbowism, ‘A New Country’ attempts to articulate the depths of betrayal South Africans feel

Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point

National Sarah Smit - 13 Aug 2020

An upcoming CCMA case will consider whether workers carrying sticks at a strike is an act of intimidation or a call for unity

Some black lives matter, others don’t

Opinion Andile Zulu - 18 Jun 2020

We condemn the killing of a black Americans, yet women, African foreigners and queer people are regularly abused and killed in SA

SA needs to restrain use of force by police

Analysis C19 People’s Coalition Anti-Repression Working Group - 11 Jun 2020

‘Less lethal’ weapons have resulted in deaths and severe injuries, yet there are still no guidelines

Don’t wage war against SA’s poor

Article Andile Zulu - 8 Apr 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed heavy-handed, brutal and, at times, lethal action by some members of the police

The lockdown: South Africa’s test of its democracy

Article Zaheera Jinnah - 30 Mar 2020

How South African citizens, the police and the army, and politicians behave during the 21-day lockdown will have far-reaching implications for our democracy

What Bernie Sanders needs to learn from black voters in South Africa

Analysis Nomalanga Mkhize - 8 Mar 2020

Senator Sanders must explicitly demonstrate that a US government that can guarantee universal healthcare is the best path to building long-term black wealth

Remapping African musics

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 14 Feb 2020

Itinerant DJ and artist Mo Laudi works hard to ensure the continent’s sounds secure their rightful recognition

Miners speak out against Sibanye

Article Athandiwe Saba - 24 Jan 2020

Not a year into buying Lonmin, Sibanye is accused of mistreating the mineworkers who were injured eight years ago during the Marikana massacre. But the platinum giant says it is a miscommunication. Athandiwe Saba and Paul Botes visit Marikana to find out the truth

Lest we forget: Marikana’s fallen

Analysis Athandiwe Saba - 24 Jan 2020

We must remember the 44 people killed and 78 injured in main part to prevent such actions being repeated

The Portfolio

Article Thabiso Sekgala - 17 Jan 2020

"The photographs in the series act as a symbol of, or a witness to, the economic imbalance that exists in contemporary South Africa, where people increasingly inhabit contrasting economic realities."

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Zuma maintains his true colours at Zondo commission

Niren Tolsi - 30 Nov 2020

The former president’s escapades at the commission of inquiry into state capture are a far cry from Nelson Mandela’s response when summonsed to testify in the high court

National

Gordhan tells Zondo how Moyane wanted to advance the objectives of state capture

emma balfour - 30 Nov 2020

The public enterprises minister is being cross-examined by Tom Moyane’s lawyers at the state capture inquiry, as both men seek to defend their reputations

National

Shadow of eviction looms over farm dwellers

tshepiso mabula ka ndongeni - 29 Nov 2020

In part two of a series on the lives of farm dwellers, Tshepiso Mabula ka Ndongeni finds a community haunted by the scourge of eviction

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Touching lives through innovation

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

Africa has a high youth population that adapts to technology quickly, and this phenomenon is something which should be taken advantage of

Special Reports

Festive Reading

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

In The Whistleblowers, Mandy Wiener talks to a wide range of the people who have revealed corruption and malfeasance in government and business

Special Reports

Centre for Women & Gender Studies

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

The CWGS aims to resuscitate the histories of African women from all walks of life in an intellectual cleansing/ukuhlambulula of her story

Special Reports

Greening the Future

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

The awards are a way of encouraging progress and celebrating those who wake up every day and work to make this country a better more sustainable place

Special Reports

Failing to learn the lessons? The impact of Covid-19 on a Broken and Unequal Education System

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

If the president was serious about fixing basic education, he would appoint his most competent minister with a powerful mandate to start fixing it

Special Reports

National Science and Technology Forum

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

It's an independent SETI platform, an essential element of an active democracy and an important part of the collaboration process needed in SETI

Special Reports

Milestones over the NSTF’s 25-year history

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

The organisation celebrates its Silver Jubilee as an established player in the NSI and as promoter and influencer of SET and innovation in South Africa

Special Reports

Huawei Cloud’s Year-End Sales Carnival

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

Massive discounts on hot cloud services are on offer along with special coupons and other privileges, but hurry, supplies are limited!