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The danger of Zuma’s Zulu nationalism
Opinion
/ 8 July 2021

The danger of Zuma’s Zulu nationalism

Jacob Zuma successfully used an appeal to tribal identity for his ascent to the presidency. And he tried to use it again to avoid being sent to jail

By Sikhulekile Duma
Book extract: The Great Pretenders: Race and Class under ANC Rule
Opinion
/ 7 July 2021

Book extract: The Great Pretenders: Race and Class under ANC Rule

In the introduction to his book, author Ebrahim Harvey says the social crisis we have today is the result of the false understanding the ruling party has of our society and history

By Ebrahim Harvey
The shipping industry is under pressure, which could hurt South Africa’s retail high season
Opinion
/ 7 July 2021

The shipping industry is under pressure, which could hurt South Africa’s retail high season

Importers need to mitigate the risks of receiving orders late and keep costs in check

By Denys Hobson
A number of countries are offering military support to Mozambique to quell violent extremism in Cabo Delgado
Africa
/ 7 July 2021

A number of countries are offering military support to Mozambique to quell violent extremism in Cabo Delgado

The countries offering training are the SADC, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain and the United States while it appears that Rwanda ‘has plans to deploy’

By Craig Moffat
An email to His Majesty, King Mswati III of eSwatini
Africa
/ 7 July 2021

An email to His Majesty, King Mswati III of eSwatini

Eswatini’s acting prime minister recently encouraged citizens to make use of an email address to express their concerns

By Bill Snaddon
Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated — interim PM
World
/ 7 July 2021

Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated — interim PM

Haiti President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home early Wednesday morning by a group of armed individuals

By Agence France Presse
Zuma’s response to woman judge an ‘illustration of textbook misogyny’
Opinion
/ 7 July 2021

Zuma’s response to woman judge an ‘illustration of textbook misogyny’

The former president was admonished by a male judge during his trial for rape and responded meekly

By Penelope Andrews
No room for the state in a marriage
Opinion
/ 6 July 2021

No room for the state in a marriage

A major review of South African marriage law is underway and we must ensure that the proposed reforms reflect the democratic values of our pluralistic society

By Liesl Pretorius
What it takes to become a great leader
Opinion
/ 6 July 2021

What it takes to become a great leader

The purpose of business is to make money – but good leaders are more than bean counters

By Pepe Marais
Which team will be crowned the 2021 NBA Champion?
Sport
/ 6 July 2021

Which team will be crowned the 2021 NBA Champion?

The NBA Finals African Blogtable brings together some of the top basketball minds from across the African continent to share their thoughts on the Bucks-Suns Finals series

By Refiloe Seiboko
Stuck at home with your abuser? This free tool can help
Health
/ 6 July 2021

Stuck at home with your abuser? This free tool can help

This tool developed by the Triad Trust and The Foundation for Aids Research, Amfar, will point you to the gender-based violence services closest to you – no data needed

By Joan Van Dyk
Palliative care needs to include spiritual care
Opinion
/ 5 July 2021

Palliative care needs to include spiritual care

The person who is dying needs relief from pain and symptom control and they their families also need psychosocial, bereavement, emotional and spiritual support

By Ronita Mahilall and Leslie Swartz
‘Corrupt officials must pay back the money’ – Tlou Cholo
Opinion
/ 5 July 2021

‘Corrupt officials must pay back the money’ – Tlou Cholo

The freedom struggle and labour veteran says the law is soft on criminals and perpetrators must be punished

By Shalate Davhana and Malesela Maubane
Richard Calland: Ramaphosa proves he is a duffer
Coronavirus
/ 4 July 2021

Richard Calland: Ramaphosa proves he is a duffer

The way our government — and its leader — have handled the pandemic leaves much to be desired

By Richard Calland
Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng: Why it’s essential to decolonise public health
Coronavirus
/ 4 July 2021

Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng: Why it’s essential to decolonise public health

The fact that access to quality healthcare is determined by race, gender, geography and power is proven, as is healthcare’s shameful history of exploitation of those with less power for ‘research’. The future must do better

By Tlaleng Mofokeng
Litigation lust not the only way to resolve disputes
Opinion
/ 3 July 2021

Litigation lust not the only way to resolve disputes

Courts do have a crucial role in political cases but alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be considered

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Zuma wants to go to jail. Perhaps
Opinion
/ 2 July 2021

Zuma wants to go to jail. Perhaps

After all, it would be hard to appear on the arms deal corruption case if he were serving time for contempt of court and the Zondo inquiry

By Paddy Harper
uBaba’s not ageing out of crime: what is his game?
Thought Leader
/ 2 July 2021

uBaba’s not ageing out of crime: what is his game?

Jacob Zuma’s relentless attack on the judiciary had a setback when the constitutional court sentenced him to 15 months for contempt. But will this achieve its purpose?

By Casper Lӧtter
Zille’s recent rant reflects the DA’s 180 degree turn on race
Opinion
/ 2 July 2021

Zille’s recent rant reflects the DA’s 180 degree turn on race

The fight against racial classification during apartheid is not the same as race-based redress required now

By Michael Beaumont
‘We only write about them when they are dead’: Hate killings of black lesbians in South Africa
National
/ 1 July 2021

‘We only write about them when they are dead’: Hate killings of black lesbians in South Africa

In her book ‘Femicide in South Africa’, journalist and researcher Nechama Brodie examines the violent history the country’s black lesbians have endured

By Nechama Brodie
Thandiwe Newton on reclaiming her identity
Africa
/ 1 July 2021

Thandiwe Newton on reclaiming her identity

The Hollywood star speaks about misspelling her name, Zimbabwe’s political crisis and her love of sadza

By Violet Gonda
Athandiwe Saba appointed as deputy editor of the Mail & Guardian
National
/ 1 July 2021

Athandiwe Saba appointed as deputy editor of the Mail & Guardian

Athandiwe Saba joins a leadership team headed by Ron Derby, who was appointed editor-in-chief of the 36-year-old publication in May this year

By Staff Reporter
Q&A: What’s driving the protests in Eswatini?
Africa
/ 1 July 2021

Q&A: What’s driving the protests in Eswatini?

Africa’s last absolute monarchy is experiencing its worst unrest in years

By Simon Allison
Editorial: We have questions, Mr President
Coronavirus
/ 1 July 2021

Editorial: We have questions, Mr President

Stop those rambling family meetings, in which the public is treated like a child, and let us ask you questions

By Editorial
South Africa’s latest Covid-19 lockdown puts spotlight back on vaccination failures
Opinion
/ 30 June 2021

South Africa’s latest Covid-19 lockdown puts spotlight back on vaccination failures

The country needs to ensure that they use the 4 million doses of vaccines they have in the space of the next two weeks, and not two months

By Shabir A. Madhi
Sanitising in the time of the pandemic can be a dirty business
Opinion
/ 30 June 2021

Sanitising in the time of the pandemic can be a dirty business

It’s not only Big Pharma that uses people’s fears and illness to boost profits. A company’s billboard on the M5 near Cape Town is doing the same

By Robyn Porteous
Unequal pay case in South Africa puts spotlight on how boards run their affairs
Business
/ 30 June 2021

Unequal pay case in South Africa puts spotlight on how boards run their affairs

The case raises interesting questions about how board committees work, the taking of minutes, and who has access to board minutes

By Rehana Cassim
Can Test cricket be saved from the Big Three?
Sport
/ 30 June 2021

Can Test cricket be saved from the Big Three?

Test cricket is broken because India, England and Australia, who dominate the format, eat alone at the main table while other Test-playing nations compete for crumbs. Can the World Test Championship change this?

By Daniel Gallan
Zuma is an example of a wider problem of access to justice
Opinion
/ 30 June 2021

Zuma is an example of a wider problem of access to justice

Because the government ignores legitimate complaints and softer forms of protest, and only protest action yields results, we have learned that power trumps the law, despite what the constitution claims. A human rights court could be an answer

By Philip Machanick
Evaluating the African Charter, 40 years on
Africa
/ 30 June 2021

Evaluating the African Charter, 40 years on

Africa is nowhere near achieving the promises of the African Charter, which only underscores its importance

By Solomon A Dersso
Sharing the secrets of making a Covid-19 vaccine isn’t enough. Here’s why
Health
/ 30 June 2021

Sharing the secrets of making a Covid-19 vaccine isn’t enough. Here’s why

For all the excitement generated by the news of an mRNA vaccine hub being established in South Africa, the country is still going to need help making Covid-19 jabs

By Adèle Sulcas and Mia Malan
Zondo welcomes Zuma’s 15-month sentence
Politics
/ 29 June 2021

Zondo welcomes Zuma’s 15-month sentence

The Zondo commission says the Constitutional Court sentence vindicated the rule of law and the authority of the courts

By Emsie Ferreira
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