Nomawethu Ma’Bhengu Sompeta, whose funeral will be held this weekend, was unequivocal in calling out the government for its response to the Marikana massacre
Joyce Jokanisi died without knowing who killed her son in Marikana and while still battling with heartache and depression from the massacre
Neither statesman could command sufficient authority in an ANC that remains mired in corruption and infighting and at the behest of big capital
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
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
Experts disagree on the meaning behind carrying sticks during strike action, a debate that will be aired at the CCMA on Wednesday
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
An upcoming CCMA case will consider whether workers carrying sticks at a strike is an act of intimidation or a call for unity
We condemn the killing of a black Americans, yet women, African foreigners and queer people are regularly abused and killed in SA
‘Less lethal’ weapons have resulted in deaths and severe injuries, yet there are still no guidelines
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed heavy-handed, brutal and, at times, lethal action by some members of the police
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
Senator Sanders must explicitly demonstrate that a US government that can guarantee universal healthcare is the best path to building long-term black wealth
Itinerant DJ and artist Mo Laudi works hard to ensure the continent’s sounds secure their rightful recognition
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
We must remember the 44 people killed and 78 injured in main part to prevent such actions being repeated
“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.”
There are a number of cases in the past decade where Africans have managed to push the conversation beyond liberal reforms as a political goal or did not spent all their energies on the politics of nostalgia, harkening back to a simpler time of national liberation or charismatic leaders. Young people, a generation with no […]
Talking about a revolution is fitting given the state’s performance over the past 25 years
All positions up for nominations at the union’s national elective congress were uncontested
All five positions up for nominations are uncontested, pending nominations from the floor
The union last held an elective congress in 2013
If South Africa is neither hopeful nor tragic, what posture should we take in relation to the future?
The artist uses his trademark comic-book style and a touch of Goya to address Marikana
Until a democratic order delivers some form of social justice, we will lurch from crisis to crisis
This coffee-table book exposes the ugly face of so-called socially responsible corporates
Ousted branch leaders are taking their battle with the leadership of Amcu to court
The department of justice has failed to compensate miners for their losses
The artist’s work allows us to reflect on the different architectures of dominance linked to entrenched powers of colonialism, racism and capitalism.
Joy! Atlético slammed Real Madrid. But then came a real orgy of violence – Marikana
A report highlights inconsistencies that demand that the police should scrutinise their actions
As thousands of mining jobs are cut, families of striking workers slain in 2012 still await compensation and justice