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The Portfolio: Levy Pooe

Friday Levy Pooe - 1 Sep 2020

Artist Levy Pooe conceptualises his work as ‘a social diary of being black in the city’

Mandela said I could, so I got my doctorate

Article Motlalepule Nathane - 5 Feb 2020

My mother was a domestic worker and my father a miner, and I went to school in the townships

The Portfolio

Article Thabiso Sekgala - 17 Jan 2020

"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."

Numsa strike against sexual harassment is a ‘powerful moment in labour history’

Article Erica Emdon - 4 Jul 2019

Almost 300 workers went on strike to force management to deal with a longstanding harassment allegation.

Editorial: Othering is apartheid

Article Editorial - 9 Nov 2018

'The initiative by Parents for Change reminds us that the change most of us yearn for is something that we should not stop fighting for'

Mandela didn’t sell out, post-94 ANC did

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Aug 2018

Two Acts and the Khoi-San Bill, if passed, will dispossess people in the former homelands of their land rights

Dark days for platinum producers

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 1 Jun 2018

The strong rand and the VW scandal have hit demand, destroying jobs and, in turn, businesses

Blade Nzimande: EFF, academics are using #FeesMustFall protests for their own ends

Article Jenni Evans - 26 Jan 2017

The higher education minister added that some political parties see the protests as an opportunity to revive themselves.

A tiny party throws the ANC a bone during post-election coalition bartering

Article Govan Whittles - 24 Aug 2016

The little-known AIC helps the ruling party clinch Ekurhuleni and Rustenberg — and the price rectifies the decade-old Matatiele boundary dispute.

High levels of rape on Rustenburg’s mining belt demand access to medical care

Article Advertorial - 22 Aug 2016

Many women are not aware that HIV can be prevented after rape

Opposition parties react with shock as ANC retains control of Rustenburg

Article Lizeka Tandwa - 19 Aug 2016

EFF councillors walked out of the council sitting shortly after the results were announced.

Julius Malema: The ANC will never govern the Rustenburg municipality again

Article Lizeka Tandwa - 16 Aug 2016

The EFF leader said they would provide jobs and good service delivery as he introduced the party's new councillor in Marikana.

Rubbish dump divides Sondela residents

Article Athandiwe Saba - 28 Apr 2016

The dump has pitted those living with the stench against those who make a living from trash - and Rustenburg municipality has no solution.

Platinum bust batters Rustenburg

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2016

Commodity prices and labour issues have hamstrung the effectiveness of the mining companies’ community investment in the North West town.

Amplats may sell SA mines as strike hits profit

Article Andre Janse & Van Vuuren - 21 Jul 2014

Anglo American Platinum, may sell some mines after profits for the first half of the year fell 88%, following a five-month strike.

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