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Soweto

At least two dead in Soweto clashes with foreign nationals
Article
/ 29 August 2018

At least two dead in Soweto clashes with foreign nationals

Police are currently on scene to quell the violence and looting

By Mashadi Kekana
Retrospective view
Article
/ 24 August 2018

Retrospective view

‘We empower other farmers, especially the youth and women’

By Youlendree Appasamy
Lessons from Doornkop: Ways of coping with poverty
Article
/ 10 August 2018

Lessons from Doornkop: Ways of coping with poverty

Community and government efforts to improve lives in Doornkop, or “Snake Park”, Soweto, is the theme of a new book

By Staff Reporter
International buyers find hidden gems in Durban
Article
/ 11 May 2018

International buyers find hidden gems in Durban

Last year alone the Indaba contributed more than R85-million to eThekwini’s GDP and raised close to R6-million in taxes for government

By Thulebona Mhlanga
100 ways to find the Madiba in you
Article
/ 4 May 2018

100 ways to find the Madiba in you

Madiba’s Journey App allows users to view the attractions on a map, build their own itineraries and share their own journeys on social media

By Advertising Supplement
Soweto waves goodbye to Mam Winnie, the warrior
Article
/ 14 April 2018

Soweto waves goodbye to Mam Winnie, the warrior

It was a final, fitting, recognition of the Mother of a Nation, who was also one of its sharpest spears.

By Niren Tolsi
The nation pays its final respects to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Article
/ 14 April 2018

The nation pays its final respects to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Madikizela-Mandela’s death has triggered a nation-wide expression of grief and a country’s deep introspection of its soul.

By Niren Tolsi
On crutches and in buses: South Africans pay their respects to Mam Winnie
Article
/ 11 April 2018

On crutches and in buses: South Africans pay their respects to Mam Winnie

Orlando Stadium has been filling up with people since early Wednesday morning

By Gemma Ritchie
All eyes on Orlando Stadium for Mam’ Winnie’s official memorial service
Article
/ 11 April 2018

All eyes on Orlando Stadium for Mam’ Winnie’s official memorial service

Madikizela-Mandela died on April 2 at the age of 81 after a long illness.

By Staff Reporter
Soweto shines in short stories
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Soweto shines in short stories

Niq Mhlongo on writing about the present with a nod to the past, and the slices of life that sit waiting on every pavement of his childhood home

By Kwanele Sosibo
Former exile’s dream of her own home dies with her
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Former exile’s dream of her own home dies with her

‘She was loyal to the ANC until the day she died’

By Carl Collison
‘Mam’ Winnie was our Parliament, she never moved from Soweto’
Article
/ 4 April 2018

‘Mam’ Winnie was our Parliament, she never moved from Soweto’

​For her neighbours and her comrades, Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was both an adviser and friend

By Gemma Ritchie
‘One of our pillars has fallen’ ― Zuma pays tribute to Winnie Mandela
Article
/ 4 April 2018

‘One of our pillars has fallen’ ― Zuma pays tribute to Winnie Mandela

Former president Jacob Zuma’s comments were markedly different from those made by Thabo Mbeki

By Raeesa Pather
Don’t exclude DA foot soldiers – Moodey
Article
/ 23 March 2018

Don’t exclude DA foot soldiers – Moodey

The Gauteng leader is worried that the party is deliberately alienating delegates from townships

By Dineo Bendile
‘We won’t let our children suffer’
Article
/ 2 March 2018

‘We won’t let our children suffer’

Angry parents take matters into their own hands to get water and electricity working at schools

By Bongekile Macupe
‘Is fokol is nex’: The South Western side of life
Article
/ 23 February 2018

‘Is fokol is nex’: The South Western side of life

A week in the life of a Soweto flâneur and the characters of the township he encounters

By Staff Reporter
Daycare shacks offer shelter for poor toddlers
Article
/ 1 February 2018

Daycare shacks offer shelter for poor toddlers

A pastor and residents in informal settlements are opening their hearts to destitute children

By Bongekile Macupe
Ramaphosa: Money or the workers?
Article
/ 8 December 2017

Ramaphosa: Money or the workers?

Is he the one to rescue the ANC and South Africa? There is no telling from his contradictory record

By Niren Tolsi
Soweto school guard accused of sexual assault abandons bail
Article
/ 25 October 2017

Soweto school guard accused of sexual assault abandons bail

​A security guard who allegedly sexually assaulted at least 87 school girls at a Soweto primary school will not be applying for bail

By Staff Reporter
Slice of life: I walk like Serena now
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Slice of life: I walk like Serena now

Playing tennis with Serena Williams inspired me to carry on strong and do well in tennis. It raised my self-esteem.

By Tiisetso Lesotho
Principal and team removed from school for “concealing” sexual abuse of pupils
Article
/ 12 October 2017

Principal and team removed from school for “concealing” sexual abuse of pupils

​The Gauteng dpt. of education removed the principal of the Soweto primary school where over 50 pupils were allegedly sexually assaulted by a guard.

By Bongekile Macupe
Townships are still a world apart
Article
/ 8 September 2017

Townships are still a world apart

Bids to unleash their economic potential have failed largely because the motives, networks and practices of the informal economy are ignored.

By Ebrahim Fakir
Mr Tap’s vision to inspire others
Article
/ 18 August 2017

Mr Tap’s vision to inspire others

Aubrey Poopedi defies the odds of blindness, and reaches the firmament of greatness as a rapper

By Staff Reporter
Building the case for day hospitals
Article
/ 28 July 2017

Building the case for day hospitals

They make healthcare more affordable say proponents, but are still underutilised locally

By Lynley Donnelly
070707: 10 years on and the struggle against homophobic hate crimes continues
Article
/ 8 July 2017

070707: 10 years on and the struggle against homophobic hate crimes continues

The ​07-07-07 Campaign​ was borne out of this uproar with the tagline “Act to end hate”.

By Staff Reporter
No power to the pupils – Soweto schools forced to connect illegally
Article
/ 23 June 2017

No power to the pupils – Soweto schools forced to connect illegally

A number of schools in the south of Johannesburg have been operating without electricity or running water for years.

By Bongekile Macupe
Soweto wine festival opts for an upbeat mood in sober times
Article
/ 7 March 2017

Soweto wine festival opts for an upbeat mood in sober times

And the organisers are promoting quality over quantity at this year’s fest.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Mr Mayor – keep your promise
Article
/ 10 February 2017

Mr Mayor – keep your promise

The seemingly impossible task of transferring title continues to hamstring Soweto businesses.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma takes Soweto to church as he compares the ANC to Jesus Christ
Article
/ 6 January 2017

Zuma takes Soweto to church as he compares the ANC to Jesus Christ

The president urged the ruling party’s supporters to flock to Orlando Stadium this coming Sunday for its 105th anniversary celebration.

By Govan Whittles and Given Sigauqwe
WATCH LIVE: EFF holds memorial service for Fidel Castro
Article
/ 1 December 2016

WATCH LIVE: EFF holds memorial service for Fidel Castro

The Cuban Revolution icon died on November 25.

By Staff Reporter
#LGE2016: Final rally speech maligns Zuma, Maimane ‘certain’ the DA will win big
Article
/ 31 July 2016

#LGE2016: Final rally speech maligns Zuma, Maimane ‘certain’ the DA will win big

The DA had a plan, in case things went badly wrong during its crescendo rally in Soweto on Saturday. That plan was Prestik. Lots and lots of Prestik.

By Phillip De Wet
​SA can produce the next Tiger Woods, but lack of funds holds back our black golfers
Article
/ 29 July 2016

​SA can produce the next Tiger Woods, but lack of funds holds back our black golfers

Few black golfers have translated talent into glory, mainly because of the high price tag attached to turning pro.

By Daniel Gallan
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