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Consolidating democracy in Malawi: A case of recycled elite pacts?

Africa Martin Rupiya - 6 Jul 2020

Lazarus Chakwera’s ascent to the presidency was made possible by the nine-party Tonse Alliance, which included Mutharika’s former deputy, Saulus Chilima, as his running mate

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Rule of law must first be strengthened by people power

Africa Doug Coltart - 23 Jun 2020

Dynamic grassroots movements are especially needed in authoritarian states where institutions are fundamentally broken

The forgotten cadres are the ANC’s loss

Article William Gumede - 15 Mar 2019

The death of an Eighties student activist reminds us how much South Africa owes to that generation

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Struggle veterans lead the fight against gangsterism

Article Raeesa Pather - 12 Oct 2018

Anti-apartheid activists are now using their skills to force the state to deliver socioeconomic justice

SA’s political parties are a useless bunch

Article Ivor Sarakinsky & Ebrahim Fakir - 6 Sep 2018

The blind pursuit of power has left citizens to make their own way

A bunny can’t stand up to Sanco

Article Paddy Harper - 24 Aug 2018

It was meant to keep the ANC honest but has become another victim of Zuma’s toxic legacy

In search of a truly new dawn

Article Richard Pithouse - 13 Jul 2018

With the liberal world order in a state of crisis, genuinely democratic alternatives must be found

Premier hopeful: ‘Work the land’

Article Dineo Bendile - 6 Jul 2018

The Tshwane metro’s DA speaker believes agriculture will stimulate the province’s economy and generate jobs

Nelson Mandela Bay budget still not approved

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Jun 2018

The almost R12-billion budget for the 2018/19 financial year has to be passed. If it is not passed, the City's administration could grind to a halt

Winnie’s death a chance for us to introspect

Article Angelo Fick - 20 Apr 2018

Judging her by long-held patriarchal standards only exposes our society’s misogynistic gaze

They came to see the Mother of the Nation home

Article Niren Tolsi - 14 Apr 2018

Madikizela-Mandela straddled generations because of her radical politics and her empathy for the oppressed.

Editorial: A protest of hope

Article Editorial - 3 Nov 2017

'South Africans are so inured to protests that a small protest at an NPA office in Cape Town barely registers'

The General takes tough line on DA

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Oct 2017

Veteran politician Bantu Holomisa says the official opposition can’t take on the ANC alone

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A new centre of power through mass mobilisation is needed in South Africa

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2016

The country needs a mass democratic movement to confront the mismanagement that will otherwise beset it, writes Marius Oosthuizen.

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Justice minister to launch exhumation project at Pretoria prison

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2016

The ministry will attempt to exhume the remains of more than eighty political prisoners who were hanged at the facility during apartheid.

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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special reports - 22 Sep 2020

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special reports - 19 Sep 2020

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Fifteen additional speakers for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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Recycling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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