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EFF tackles apartheid legislation

Article Franny Rabkin - 19 Feb 2020

While the ANC in Parliament found itself defending the presence of FW de Klerk at the State of the Nation address last week, the government was also — in court this time — defending an apartheid-era law

Hope for domestic workers

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 24 Jan 2019

Proposed new legislation would make it possible for domestic workers to claim compensation for injury, illness or death on the job

Gautengers move to shacks and gated estates

Article Dennis Webster - 12 Nov 2018

Shacks have increased by 204.7% and gated houses by 248.8%, showing a widening gap in the kinds of homes built in the country’s most populous province

Police defence on Marikana falls flat

Article Sarah Smit - 17 Aug 2018

A report highlights inconsistencies that demand that the police should scrutinise their actions

Six years on, still no justice or closure for Marikana victims

Article Azad Essa - 16 Aug 2018

As thousands of mining jobs are cut, families of striking workers slain in 2012 still await compensation and justice

A little light shines for Marikana

Article Athandiwe Saba - 3 Aug 2018

Widows have accepted the settlement offer because they have no fight left in them

Scramble for minerals leaves rural families homeless

Article Lucas Ledwaba - 27 Jul 2018

Rural dwellers displaced in the pursuit of corporate profits lose far more than just their land

Senior police officials to appear in court for Marikana massacre

Article Athandiwe Saba - 15 Mar 2018

Nine senior police officials are to appear in connection with the Marikana massacre― more than five years after the tragedy occurred

Life expulsion from Rhodes for ‘conduct beyond lawful boundaries’

Article Sarah Smit - 12 Dec 2017

Two unnamed student activists have been expelled for life from Rhodes University, while protesting against rape culture at the university.

Evictees: Fattis was not a hijacked building, we owned property and rented legally

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jul 2017

The City has until Thursday to file a report on the alternative accommodation for Fattis residents.

Mashaba points finger at civil society: #JhbFire ‘was bound to happen’

Article Fatima Moosa - 8 Jul 2017

Mashaba said he knew the fire was going to happen according to findings he had collected, and blamed human rights lawyers

Landlords have to pay for housing for evicted people and other myths

Article Raeesa Pather - 12 Jun 2017

We dispel some of these myths using what we already know when it comes to evictions and temporary alternative accommodation.

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Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

National

Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

Coronavirus

SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

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Transport Month

[email protected]mg.co.za - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection