Matrics in the class of 2016 are about to write their final exams and need positive support
Student activists are losing faith in the legacies of anti-apartheid heroes like Nelson Mandela. Perhaps all South Africans should do the same.
While Nelson Mandela’s cabinet made allies out of erstwhile adversaries, Jacob Zuma’s cabinet is making enemies out of former allies
"You know how sometimes you must look at something twice just to make sure that it is that thing? It was like that."
Mmusi Maimane delivered a ‘Do it for Madiba’ speech at the DA’s final election rally.
Almost three years after his death, former president Nelson Mandela’s name continues to dominate South African politics.
Both are icons of peace, both resisted oppression, both fought for their belief. Mandela took to violence and Mahatma had to shed his caste prism.
He made decisions that are not popular with some today, but in those days under those circumstances were the best possible, writes Bheki Makhubu.
An election advert using Mandela’s voice has elicited the ire of his grandson who says he shouldn’t be affiliated with the ‘betrayal of our struggle’.
Controlling what TV viewers may see is not in the best interests of the South African public nor the rest of Southern Africa, argues Bheki Makhubu.
Soweto, Time of Wrath is an unfiltered portrait of the raw realities of post-apartheid South Africa.
Recently retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke announced on Friday that the late statesman’s entire estate has been allocated.
Among the beneficiaries were his long-time driver, three members of his staff, as well as all high schools and universities he attended.
Nelson Mandela’s former wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has lost a legal bid for ownership of the Mandela family’s Eastern Cape home.
Verashni Pillay finds out what happened on Juju’s UK trip in addition to the EFF leader’s critique of Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
David Smith reflects on a Machiavellian Jacob Zuma, a warped Robert Mugabe, and the people of South Africa and the continent who won his admiration.
Mandela worship has gone rampantly out of all proportion, forgetting the man or the matters.
The Union Buildings in Pretoria seem to have escaped the anger unleashed on "colonial monuments", unlike statues of Paul Kruger and Cecil John Rhodes.
The Constitution should be seen as a beacon of hope and not vilified to further the cause of certain political agendas, writes George Bizos.
Pan Macmillan announces it has acquired UK & Commonwealth rights to the book which is likely to tackle Mandela’s divorce from his second wife Winnie.
What’s in a name? Mandela Rhodes Foundation and Rhodes University grapple with a colonial legacy.
Many notable Africans were imprisoned at Robben Island – Namibians and Malagasy too, writes Christine Mungai.
The Dutch get acknowledged for their contribution in the fight against apartheid at a photography exhibition honouring the life of Nelson Mandela.
The ancient tradition is having to adapt to changing times with more women involved and the younger generation seeing it as a paying job.
The 25th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison evokes memories of the biggest party Soweto has ever seen.
Mandela was found sipping tea with his shoes off in a quiet Cape Town home, his driver having made a detour to avoid the crowd outside the city hall.
Mandela was a far wilier politician, and could be less saintly, than some other portrayals would have us believe, writes Robin Renwick.
Our dismay at La Grange is born of an expectation for her to be a symbol of Nelson Mandela’s ideals
What we cannot do in South Africa, and where Zelda la Grange made a mistake, is to allow others to define who we are and where we belong.
In response to a proposal to rename Table Bay Boulevard after former president FW de Klerk, the ANC says he played no part in liberating South Africa.
From Magna Carta to Rosa Parks, these are the events that will take place in 2015.
The state agency allegedly responsible for distributing a picture of Madiba globally says it is seeking an amicable resolution to the matter.