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South Africa

Skewed diagnosis leads to faulty prognosis of DA’s prospects
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Skewed diagnosis leads to faulty prognosis of DA’s prospects

Liberalism in South Africa has endured, and the party will continue to seek to establish a market driven democracy

By Michael Cardo 1
Musician hunted in Kenya, humiliated in South Africa, at home in Canada
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Musician hunted in Kenya, humiliated in South Africa, at home in Canada

After coming out as gay, the Kenyan musician fled to South Africa seeking asylum. Yet he faced discrimination here too

By Jan Borman
EDITORIAL: Sport is for the people
Article
/ 15 November 2019

EDITORIAL: Sport is for the people

Administrators, from club to national level, would do well to take the example set this month as a reminder that the people is their primary mandate

By Editorial
Church’s role is to build unity, equality
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Church’s role is to build unity, equality

Religious leaders opposed apartheid and now, 25
years into democracy,  they must promote justice

By Sipho Mahokoto
Does the Copyright Bill promote access?
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Does the Copyright Bill promote access?

The proposed new legislation is expected to have a detrimental effect on South Africa’s creative economy

By Andre Myburgh
The arts sector is economic gold
Article
/ 15 November 2019

The arts sector is economic gold

Artists everywhere are self-publishing and performing through social media to get their voices heard.

By Heather Dugmore
How Bafana found a backbone
Article
/ 15 November 2019

How Bafana found a backbone

South Africa’s squad has built up core strength and benefits will trickle down to the newcomers

By Luke Feltham
We must invest in technical colleges
Article
/ 15 November 2019

We must invest in technical colleges

An outdated national development plan will help sink South Africa’s economic prospects if youth development is not prioritised

By Helga Jansen Daugbjerg
Eastern Cape stars lost in white space
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Eastern Cape stars lost in white space

World Cup-winners Siyamthanda Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick are both incredible men with stories that start in Port Elizabeth townships

By Aimee Noel Mbiyozo
Use Brics to help build a better country
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Use Brics to help build a better country

South Africa should capitalise on the bloc’s resources, including advanced technology and innovation

By Klaus Kotze
Slice of Life: ​Koko’s words kept me going
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Slice of Life: ​Koko’s words kept me going

" I had to finish school. I had to complete my degree to honour my grandmother’s sacrifice."

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The Proteas’ perfect run of netball
Article
/ 15 November 2019

The Proteas’ perfect run of netball

The team could cap an incredible year if they can overcome England in a three-match Test series

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Domestic workers are one step closer to workplace rights
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Domestic workers are one step closer to workplace rights

The fight to ensure domestic workers are paid when they are injured or die at work does not stop with a high court victory

By Sarah Smit
SAA strike is a lose-lose situation
Article
/ 15 November 2019

SAA strike is a lose-lose situation

The industrial action will cost the airline R52m a day. But the unions are angry about more than money

By Sabelo Skiti
SAA struck, so stuck with NDZ
Article
/ 15 November 2019

SAA struck, so stuck with NDZ

But it can’t be all bad. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma hasn’t played while The Cat and Cupcake are away

By Paddy Harper
Tender irregularity symptoms missed
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Tender irregularity symptoms missed

The beleaguered Road Accident Fund’s former CFO, who was found to have meddled in a tender, is administering the government medical scheme

By Athandiwe Saba
A sleepwalk away from state spying
Article
/ 15 November 2019

A sleepwalk away from state spying

We know now that before embracing new technology, we need to ask the difficult questions

By Editorial
Hawks bust cannabis lab
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Hawks bust cannabis lab

The Canapax chain owner, who claims to be a traditional healer, has been arrested

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Tackle racism with a rights-based approach
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Tackle racism with a rights-based approach

To address the systemic issues of racial discrimination, broad social and economic transformation is required in SA

By Shanelle Van Der Berg
Nsfas employees defraud students of their funds
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Nsfas employees defraud students of their funds

One staff member was arrested last month for fraud amounting to just over R30 0000

By Bongekile Macupe
Partnerships are crucial to progress
Article
/ 14 November 2019

Partnerships are crucial to progress

We need to work together to build a new and equitable pool of services for all South Africans

By Tawana Kupe
Truth, lies and vengeance in the Public Protector’s office
Article
/ 12 November 2019

Truth, lies and vengeance in the Public Protector’s office

Allegations by the former COO points to political meddling in high profile cases

By Franny Rabkin
Bafana kick off manic week as Ntseki continues to forge identity
Article
/ 11 November 2019

Bafana kick off manic week as Ntseki continues to forge identity

South Africa’s new coach has heavy travel to contend with as he targets a good start to Afcon qualifying

By Luke Feltham
Madikizela quits DA leadership race
Article
/ 11 November 2019

Madikizela quits DA leadership race

The DA Western Cape leader wants to concentrate on helping govern in the province

By Lester Kiewit
Rugby and rainbows
Article
/ 10 November 2019

Rugby and rainbows

Reflecting on white joy, black celebration, and the meaning of the Springbok win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup

By Sisonke Msimang
America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus
Article
/ 10 November 2019

America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus

Lobby group FOR SA is backed by the US Christian right. Its latest target is South Africa’s increasingly inclusive sex education lesson plans

By Haley Mcewen
Nudge a nation of non-payers to cough up for their bills
Article
/ 9 November 2019

Nudge a nation of non-payers to cough up for their bills

Citizens are cutting off their noses to spite their faces when they refuse to pay for certain public services – such as electricity

By Mandla Mchunu
Mantashe’s on spin dial, I recall
Analysis
/ 8 November 2019

Mantashe’s on spin dial, I recall

It was a helluva week, particularly after my cellphone died. But I found an old phone number for Gwede

By Paddy Harper
ANC at sea over retaking Jo’burg
Article
/ 8 November 2019

ANC at sea over retaking Jo’burg

Talks with smaller parties haven’t been concluded and the EFF is silent on its coalition with the DA

By Paddy Harper
Jo’burgers fail to manage waste
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Jo’burgers fail to manage waste

New laws came into effect in August, but neither households nor Pikitup are compliant

By Thando Maeko
Rugby and a rainbow’s pot of gold
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Rugby and a rainbow’s pot of gold

Sport cannot solve a country’s problems, but it does have the power to make us believe we can

By Lungani Zama
Momentum builds for Cape Town to develop inclusionary housing
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Momentum builds for Cape Town to develop inclusionary housing

The policy would not solve all of the city’s housing problems, but would help to address current inequalities

By Will Jason
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