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Comrade Andrew Mlangeni was the embodiment of service

Politics Kgalema Motlanthe - 25 Jul 2020

Kgalema Motlanthe paid tribute to ANC struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni, who died on Tuesday, at his 95th birthday celebrations last month

Andrew Mlangeni: A comrade until the end

Politics Lester Kiewit - 22 Jul 2020

The foundations of former Rivonia trialists reflect on the loyalty of the comrades who fought for democracy.

Rivonia trial veteran Andrew Mlangeni dies

Politics Lester Kiewit - 22 Jul 2020

The anti-apartheid struggle veteran was the last remaining defendant of the historic 1963-1964 trial

Bring ‘empathy’ back to Nedlac

Article Sarah Smit - 6 Mar 2020

Lisa Seftel started out in the labour movement before she took up positions in government. Now, as the head of Nedlac, she has to create a space where both sides can meet to discuss and debate important policy issues

Abiy Ahmed woos the Ethiopian diaspora in South Africa

Africa Simon Allison - 13 Jan 2020

No one knows how many Ethiopians are in South Africa — but Abiy knows he needs their support

Citizens and civil society must fight to protect our democracy

Article Paul Kariuki - 5 Aug 2019

Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing

ANC Youth League: Critical but stable?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Aug 2018

This year the ANC Youth League is to elect its new leadership

‘There is no power on earth that can compare with religion’

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Mar 2018

Sello Hatang, the chief executive officer of the Nelson Mandela Foundation says Madiba was fiercely private about his religious convictions.

Zuma goes down laughing— at us

Article Mark Gevisser - 9 Feb 2018

Confronting his political death, he cares nought about anyone or the tainted legacy he has bequeathed South Africa

Farewell to a lifelong activist

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Feb 2018

'Hodgson rejected outright the racial privilege that many chose to enjoy in the face of a crime against humanity'

When you think of heroes, rather listen to your heart

Article Sisonke Msimang - 19 Oct 2017

‘This book is about how I was made by the liberation struggle and how I was broken by it’

Lindiwe Sisulu remembers her uncle Madiba

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 9 Dec 2013

Minister of Public Service and Administration Lindiwe Sisulu has spoken about her close bond with the Mandela family.

Walter Sisulu University: Highest paid staff, lowest performing students

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Aug 2013

The Walter Sisulu University employees, currently on strike for a salary increment, are the highest paid university employees in the country.

Fikile Bam dies at Milpark Hospital

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Dec 2011

Judge President of the Land Claims Court, Fikile Bam, has died at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg.

Albertina Sisulu ‘was a leader in her own right’

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Jun 2011

Albertina Sisulu was a leader in her own right and was not just the wife of Walter Sisulu, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Tuesday.

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