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Zikalala appoints youthful cabinet in KZN
Article
/ 27 May 2019

Zikalala appoints youthful cabinet in KZN

Five first-timers appointed to KwaZulu-Natal’s new-look provincial executive

By Paddy Harper
​How to write about Binyavanga
Article
/ 26 May 2019

​How to write about Binyavanga

Writing about Binyavanga, as is writing about Africa, is about what is left off the page

By Staff Reporter
LIVESTREAM: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration
Article
/ 25 May 2019

LIVESTREAM: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration

South Africa will inaugurate its sixth democratically elected president on Saturday

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
Hadebe resigns from Eskom citing ill health
Article
/ 25 May 2019

Hadebe resigns from Eskom citing ill health

Phakamani Hadebe is the latest in a series of leaders for the embattled utility, and will bow out at the end of July

By Lynley Donnelly
This Africa Day, the continent is at a crossroads
Africa
/ 25 May 2019

This Africa Day, the continent is at a crossroads

Demographic changes are placing the continent on the brink of what could bring a ‘demographic dividend’ – but only if the right action is taken now.

By Rudo Kwaramba-kayombo
As cyclones and droughts hit Africa, it’s time to demand climate justice
Article
/ 25 May 2019

As cyclones and droughts hit Africa, it’s time to demand climate justice

As the continent most affected by climate change, African countries must have a strong interest in limiting the temperature below 1.5° C

By Landry Ninteretse
Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism
Article
/ 25 May 2019

Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism

When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?

By Siphokazi Magadla
Immediate priorities for Ramaphosa and the sixth Parliament
Article
/ 25 May 2019

Immediate priorities for Ramaphosa and the sixth Parliament

South Africa faces a host of problems that the new administration must attend to with urgency

By Robert Shivambu
Public Protector’s report ‘wrong’ in fact and in law — Gordhan lawyer
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Public Protector’s report ‘wrong’ in fact and in law — Gordhan lawyer

The public enterprises minister says he will challenge advocate Mkhwebane’s report

By Franny Rabkin
Public Protector finds Gordhan guilty of maladministration in Pillay pension payout
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Public Protector finds Gordhan guilty of maladministration in Pillay pension payout

Report released on cusp of President Ramaphosa’s Cabinet announcement finds Gordhan acted irregularly during tenure as finance minister

By Natasha Marrian
Durban’s old airport infested by illegal tenants
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Durban’s old airport infested by illegal tenants

The old Durban International Airport, once the third-busiest in the country, was abandoned in 2010 for a new airport north of the city.

By Sabelo Skiti
Prepare for tax in digital economy
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Prepare for tax in digital economy

Foreign digital services and products have skirted taxation in SA — but that’s all about to change

By Michael Hewson
Slice of life: A better life, module by module
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Slice of life: A better life, module by module

‘I’ve always loved learning’

By Mashadi Kekana
World Cup: It’s dull vs deadly
Article
/ 24 May 2019

World Cup: It’s dull vs deadly

South Africans should be at least somewhat excited about the competition — but they’re not

By Luke Feltham
SA’s biggest municipal union must restore trust after graft report
Article
/ 24 May 2019

SA’s biggest municipal union must restore trust after graft report

The report paints a bleak picture of Samwu’s internal systems and ability to handle its 160 000 members’ money

By Sarah Smit
Cutting the fat from Cabinet could save R300m
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Cutting the fat from Cabinet could save R300m

Bloated, excessive and overweight — that has
been the Cabinet for more than 10 years

By Athandiwe Saba
Unions want bold strides for teachers
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Unions want bold strides for teachers

Sadtu vows to take new minister to court if infrastructure is not immediately made a priority

By Bongekile Macupe
Tipping point: Dear Mr President
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Tipping point: Dear Mr President

The fight against corruption within government and society must be intensified

By Brenda Kali
Politics at play over deputy prez
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Politics at play over deputy prez

Deputy president David Mabuza could be playing a long game to place him in a strong position to become president of the ANC

By Natasha Marrian
Let’s slay some myths about identity politics
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Let’s slay some myths about identity politics

Just because you choose to reject an identity you are born with, does not mean it is not there

By Eusebius McKaiser
Jacob Zuma says his case is different
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Jacob Zuma says his case is different

The high court will need to decide whether there was political interference in the Zuma prosecution and, if so, how the law will treat it

By Franny Rabkin
Law and politics collide at JZ trial
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Law and politics collide at JZ trial

The supporters that usually crowded outside the court and in the public gallery were absent at Jacob Zuma’s bid to get off corruption charges

By Paddy Harper
Western Cape ANC opposition effort starts with internal spat
Article
/ 23 May 2019

Western Cape ANC opposition effort starts with internal spat

After its worst-ever result in the province, the ANC in the province has struggled to bring together competing factions and create a cohesive party

By Lester Kiewit
LIVESTREAM: Zuma application for stay of prosecution in graft case
Article
/ 23 May 2019

LIVESTREAM: Zuma application for stay of prosecution in graft case

Zuma’s team argues that there was so much political and improper external interference that he will not get a fair trial

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
PART III: The right-sized Cabinet — what academics say
Article
/ 23 May 2019

PART III: The right-sized Cabinet — what academics say

This is the third article in a four-part series on radical Cabinet reform

By Laurent Balt and Simphiwe Mahlangu
PART I: A radical blueprint for Ramaphosa’s Cabinet
Article
/ 22 May 2019

PART I: A radical blueprint for Ramaphosa’s Cabinet

By doing so the president not only shows he has guts, but governance will be more effective

By Richard Calland
Part II: The seven principles of picking a Cabinet
Article
/ 22 May 2019

Part II: The seven principles of picking a Cabinet

This is part II in a four part analysis on Cabinet reform

By Richard Calland
I will be a president for all South Africans — Ramaphosa
Article
/ 22 May 2019

I will be a president for all South Africans — Ramaphosa

In the build-up to the election of the president, the DA had intimated that it would put its own candidate, but it was not to be.

By Lester Kiewit
Mokonyane withdraws as MP citing family responsibilities
Article
/ 22 May 2019

Mokonyane withdraws as MP citing family responsibilities

The Environmental Affairs Minister will not be serve as member of Parliament

By Natasha Marrian
Proteas confront World Cup demons
Article
/ 22 May 2019

Proteas confront World Cup demons

South Africa have reached the semi-finals in four of their seven World Cup campaigns but have yet to reach a final

By Colin Bryden
Why South Africa needs Democratic Socialism
Article
/ 21 May 2019

Why South Africa needs Democratic Socialism

South African politics urgently needs an injection of electoral energy from the left, that speaks in a language that resonates with voters

By Benjamin Fogel and Sean Jacobs
Meet the ANC’s new team for Parliament
Article
/ 20 May 2019

Meet the ANC’s new team for Parliament

Changes include Thandi Modise for speaker of the National Assembly. North West premier Job Mokgoro also keeps his job

By Lester Kiewit
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