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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
Restoring dignity to Khoe, San remains
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Restoring dignity to Khoe, San remains

There are scores of unethically obtained human remains at museums and universities

By Lester Kiewit
Parcel of Death memorialises Onkgopotse Abram Tiro
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Parcel of Death memorialises Onkgopotse Abram Tiro

Journalist and Tiro’s nephew Gaongalelwe gives us a glimpse into the young firebrand’s life.

By Percy Zvomuya
Now to maintain the Bok empire
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Now to maintain the Bok empire

The national side continues to celebrate their World Cup victory, but how can they stay at the pinnacle of the sporting battleground?

By Eyaaz Matwadia
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
David Koloane: Stylistic journeyman and complex persona
Article
/ 8 November 2019

David Koloane: Stylistic journeyman and complex persona

Two exhibitions across downtown Jo’burg force a slower look at the famed artist’s work

By Kwanele Sosibo
Bankrupt Eskom to fund new coal
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Bankrupt Eskom to fund new coal

But analysts say that cost-plus mines would mean ‘a subsidy for private investors’

By Kevin Davie
Witnesses could help get justice for Viwe
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Witnesses could help get justice for Viwe

After initially overlooking key witnesses in one of the most horrific murder cases in South Africa, the state has brought them in to speak up

By Vukani Mde
Denel’s secret R6.3bn export deal
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Denel’s secret R6.3bn export deal

The state defence company is fired up about the large contract but is keeping mum on the details

By Thanduxolo Jika and Sabelo Skiti
EDITORIAL: Arms against democracy
Article
/ 8 November 2019

EDITORIAL: Arms against democracy

Make no mistake: this is a deal with the devil, and the real cost will be recorded not on any balance sheet, but on the nation’s soul

By Editorial
EDITORIAL: Rugby cause for cheer, not delusion
Article
/ 7 November 2019

EDITORIAL: Rugby cause for cheer, not delusion

Of course a game of rugby has not changed the country. But it is also just a game, a game that has given us something to cheer about.

By Editorial
Dream of studying comes true
Article
/ 7 November 2019

Dream of studying comes true

When outsourcing ended at Mandela University it gave contract workers more than just a job

By Zandile Mbabela
Why do people keep voting for the ANC?
Article
/ 7 November 2019

Why do people keep voting for the ANC?

The party is mired in controversy, but it has delivered basic services to millions of people

By Jan Jan and Joubert 1
Too many of SA’s children are stunted, wasted or obese
Article
/ 6 November 2019

Too many of SA’s children are stunted, wasted or obese

The government, private sector and civil society need to work together to address the causes of unhealthy eating in all its forms

By Mariame Sylla
South Africa needs another investment conference — Trudi Makhaya
Article
/ 6 November 2019

South Africa needs another investment conference — Trudi Makhaya

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic adviser says government is taking precise steps to bolster economic growth

By Tshegofatso Mathe
The fiction, fantasy and horror of ‘Joburg Selected’
Article
/ 5 November 2019

The fiction, fantasy and horror of ‘Joburg Selected’

The solo show by Sam Nhlengethwa explores the many sites and scenes of the city, caught in a loop of ambition and horror

By Nkgopoleng Moloi
Coleman steps down from Goldman Sachs
Article
/ 5 November 2019

Coleman steps down from Goldman Sachs

The ‘capitalist comrade’ has been with the international banking firm since 2000

By Thando Maeko
Shoprite delivers strong sales in SA market
Article
/ 5 November 2019

Shoprite delivers strong sales in SA market

South Africa’s largest grocer saw its local operations increase sales by 10.3% during the quarter

By Thando Maeko
​The night McBride and friends blew up Magoo’s Bar
Article
/ 5 November 2019

​The night McBride and friends blew up Magoo’s Bar

‘Robert McBride: The Struggle Continues’ is published by Tafelberg. This is an excerpt from the book

By Bryan Rostron
Opel Astra is an interesting enigma of a sports car
Article
/ 5 November 2019

Opel Astra is an interesting enigma of a sports car

It took a bicycle ride in the heat to finally work out what the vehicle is all about

By Sipho Kings
​Newspapers distort dean selection process
Article
/ 5 November 2019

​Newspapers distort dean selection process

The articles ‘seek to impinge on the dignity of all the black women academics’ involved

By Uct Black and Academic Caucus
SA Rugby must run with this World Cup win
Article
/ 4 November 2019

SA Rugby must run with this World Cup win

Can SA Rugby build on the euphoria of the first black captain leading his side to glory?

By Simnikiwe Xabanisa
On top of everything else Eskom also loses furniture worth R5-million
Article
/ 4 November 2019

On top of everything else Eskom also loses furniture worth R5-million

Items meant for the more than R300-million defunct Kusile accommodation project goes missing but no one is facing arrest

By Thanduxolo Jika
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