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Nelson Mandela

Trump exposed white fragility during his theatrics in the Oval Office
Thought Leader
/ 23 May 2025

Trump exposed white fragility during his theatrics in the Oval Office

Cyril Ramaposa showed the world that turning the other cheek does work, but Trump does not have the emotional intelligence to recognise this

By Donovan E Williams
The God Edition | The road to Emmaus and a call for justice
Columns
/ 18 April 2025

The God Edition | The road to Emmaus and a call for justice

During the Easter Triduum, we reflect on Christ’s resurrection, finding in it a timeless call to justice, hope, and shared humanity beyond the grave

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
Mandela, punishment and the tragedy of forgetting
Thought Leader
/ 16 April 2025

Mandela, punishment and the tragedy of forgetting

We must never forget the past injuries and injustices of apartheid.

By Bukelani Mboniswa
Jazz in the key of freedom
Friday
/ 20 March 2025

Jazz in the key of freedom

Kesivan Naidoo blends local jazz with global influences to mark 30 years of democracy

By Kibo Ngowi
Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable
Thought Leader
/ 11 March 2025

Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable

It is against human nature to be enslaved, oppressed or occupied by another nation

By Valery Ferim
We must not give up on achieving Madiba’s dreams
Thought Leader
/ 18 February 2025

We must not give up on achieving Madiba’s dreams

Let the legacy of Nelson Mandela strengthen our national goal of good for all as the Global South finds its rightful place

By Naledi Pandor
Families of apartheid victims demand inquiry into suppression of TRC cases
Politics
/ 23 January 2025

Families of apartheid victims demand inquiry into suppression of TRC cases

The relatives want to know if the failure to prosecute was orchestrated to protect past and present political elites

By Paddy Harper
A tale of two statesmen: Smuts, Mandela and the making of South Africa
Friday
/ 9 January 2025

A tale of two statesmen: Smuts, Mandela and the making of South Africa

An examination of how Jan Smuts and Nelson Mandela navigated the challenges of their eras

By Roger Southall
Nico Phooko: The music painter who makes art you can wear
Friday
/ 7 November 2024

Nico Phooko: The music painter who makes art you can wear

Artist blends music and art to transform live performances into spontaneous masterpieces using his signature bleach technique on denim

By Lesego Chepape
13 million South African children are still living in poverty
National
/ 5 November 2024

13 million South African children are still living in poverty

A study by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund says the direct cost of child poverty is estimated to be about 9% of GDP

By Umamah Bakharia
Business leaders remember Mboweni as self-starter, resolute
Business
/ 16 October 2024

Business leaders remember Mboweni as self-starter, resolute

He leaves a legacy as a champion of labour rights, fiscal and monetary reform and prudent government spending

By Anathi Madubela
A return to the literal motherland
Friday
/ 7 October 2024

A return to the literal motherland

This extract from playwright Anthony Akerman’s memoir tells of coming home after 17 years’ exile

By Anthony Akerman
Discover the allure of South Africa: Nature, business and culture
Partner Content
/ 27 September 2024

Discover the allure of South Africa: Nature, business and culture

Tourists flock to the many wildlife reserves, while the attractive investment climate draws global business and investors

By Brand South Africa
How colonialism shaped modern leadership styles in Africa
Thought Leader
/ 29 August 2024

How colonialism shaped modern leadership styles in Africa

The violence, poverty, and oppression left deep psychological scars on future leaders, driving some to channel their trauma into a relentless pursuit of justice and equality

By Namatai Munyuru
Life in VBS land: residents of the Vhembe District face long daily walks – and risk attacks by crocodiles –  in their struggle for water
National
/ 2 August 2024

Life in VBS land: residents of the Vhembe District face long daily walks – and risk attacks by crocodiles –  in their struggle for water

Residents blame councils, not the national and provincial government, for their plight

By Lunga Mzangwe
Exorcising Mandela’s ghost
Opinion
/ 26 July 2024

Exorcising Mandela’s ghost

We need to honour Madiba’s significance, especially among young people, through more than just one day of charity. We must also attend to deep structural change in our society

By Akanimo Andrew Akpan
Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions
Thought Leader
/ 22 July 2024

Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions

The address should have set out how things would be done differently and better under the new government, instead of being a wish list

By Vinothan Naidoo
Ramaphosa announces national dialogue for a ‘cooperation nation’
Politics
/ 18 July 2024

Ramaphosa announces national dialogue for a ‘cooperation nation’

The president said the alternative was the desperation of a populist coalition intent on continuing the plunder of state resources

By Emsie Ferreira
Addressing the double burden of malnutrition in South Africa during Mandela Month
Thought Leader
/ 18 July 2024

Addressing the double burden of malnutrition in South Africa during Mandela Month

Interventions such as immediate food relief and raising awareness are needed to address undernutrition and obesity

By Alan Browde
Love, curry and resistance: The culinary support behind SA’s political prisoners
Friday
/ 14 July 2024

Love, curry and resistance: The culinary support behind SA’s political prisoners

Food is about so much more than mere physical sustenance, it is chock-full of feelings too

By Charles Leonard
Transforming lives: The impact of quality education in South Africa
Partner Content
/ 30 June 2024

Transforming lives: The impact of quality education in South Africa

Since 1999, ITHUBA’s Scholarship programme has supported more than 300 young South Africans in pursuing tertiary education

By Charmaine Mabuza
Government of national unity: Political shift tests Cosatu’s influence
Business
/ 14 June 2024

Government of national unity: Political shift tests Cosatu’s influence

The labour movement helped end apartheid and usher in Mandela’s coalition government. Its currently diminished position is cause for anxiety as the ANC forges new political alliances

By Sarah Smit
Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?
Columns
/ 13 June 2024

Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?

The coalition faces the task of implementing long-promised transformations while managing political contradictions

By Sarah Smit
A new GNU: South Africa’s first democratic election and the evolution of power sharing in the ANC
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

A new GNU: South Africa’s first democratic election and the evolution of power sharing in the ANC

The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable

By Mzwandile Manto kaB. Wapi
Children’s book on Palestine gets blowback
Friday
/ 6 June 2024

Children’s book on Palestine gets blowback

The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an interactive format

By Lesego Chepape
Arresting the decline of South Africa’s democracy: Lessons from the 2024 elections
Opinion
/ 5 June 2024

Arresting the decline of South Africa’s democracy: Lessons from the 2024 elections

We need to face up to the realities required to achieve a country in which the dignity of citizens is restored through jobs and crime-free communities

By Donovan E Williams
2024 elections results: Making sense of this moment
Opinion
/ 5 June 2024

2024 elections results: Making sense of this moment

It’s time for leaders to lead and to come up with solutions to the problems that beset South Africans

By Verne Harris
T-shirts of Chris Hani as an MK commander mark Sexwale’s ANC campaign trail
Politics
/ 7 May 2024

T-shirts of Chris Hani as an MK commander mark Sexwale’s ANC campaign trail

The former Gauteng premier said the ANC, not Jacob Zuma, was the true custodian of the uMkhonto weSizwe brand

By Khaya Koko
FROM THE ARCHIVES | 1999 elections: Weighty win a comfort or a threat?
Opinion
/ 4 May 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES | 1999 elections: Weighty win a comfort or a threat?

The size of the ANC’s electoral victory need not be an issue of burning concern

By Richard Calland
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: The 1994 elections had no mapping, no voters roll, but lots of goodwill
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: The 1994 elections had no mapping, no voters roll, but lots of goodwill

The first democratic election was touch and go until six days before the 27 April 1994 poll

By Paddy Harper
Back to the future as parties talk government of national unity
Politics
/ 12 April 2024

Back to the future as parties talk government of national unity

Numbers rather than national unity will dictate how parties coalesce after 29 May

By Paddy Harper
Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach
Opinion
/ 21 March 2024

Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach

Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism

By Dale McKinley
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