Populism

No African is a foreigner in Africa – except down in South Africa

Article Achille Mbembe - 11 Oct 2019

In sorrow over the way migrants are treated in South Africa, Achille Mbembe calls for Africa to adopt a pro-migration stance

The price of populism

Article Tamsin Oxford - 26 Oct 2018

The mistakes of the past should inform the politics of the future to ensure transformation, equality and economic growth

National-populism: A new global model is born

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Oct 2018

The new model brings together fake social care, exacerbated nationalism and a compensatory pro-business approach

Africa is urbanising fast – and its leaders are struggling to adapt

Africa Nic Cheeseman - 20 Sep 2018

Expanding cities will fundamentally change politics on the continent

Letters to the editor: August 3 to 9

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Aug 2018

Our readers write in about taxi violence, populism, and 'slanted' reporting

Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism

Article Dario Thuburn - 4 Mar 2018

Tensions between far-right and anti-fascist activists have marred a gloomy campaign dominated by fears about immigration and economic malaise.

What it means to live in a dumbocracy – and why I prefer a pretentious elitist to a dangerous populist

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Jun 2016

For a democracy to function properly, all the clever people should drown out all the dumb people with sound arguments, says Hansie Smit.

Latest

Coronavirus

High court refuses application to cross provinces for a funeral

Franny Rabkin - 28 Mar 2020

Despite “extreme sympathy”, court says it must uphold the law

Coronavirus

Ministers go into self-isolation

Sabelo Skiti & Thanduxolo Jika - 26 Mar 2020

Two ministers have taken precautions after a Dirco employee tested positive for the virus

Coronavirus

The solitary choreography of solo prayer

Khadija Patel - 26 Mar 2020

Covid-19 transmissions in mosques and churches have complicated our relationships with them

Press Releases

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories