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The rich have a security blanket. The poorest have extended government assistance. But for South Africa’s middle class, there is little in the way of financial support during the Covid-19 lockdown. Lester Kiewit spoke to one family who are choosing between food, electricity and bond repayments

We don’t need a better work-life balance, we need a new way of working that doesn’t destroy our souls

Elections can be used to build a movement that advances a democratic socialist alternative

The Constitution enshrines the right to dignity, but it should also include the right to work

Overtly reflective and intensely rousing, the visuals for ‘Spirit’ serve as far more than just a music video

If social grants are not paid, the elderly, children and terminally ill people will suffer the most

Bawa said the assumption was that there were about 400  000 students who fell in the “missing middle” category.

First it was a hit single and LP. Now it’s the title of Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography. ‘Born to Run’ shows The Boss’s life’s work hasn’t ended.

Capitec, in September last year, said it would reduce interest rates on longer-term unsecured loans from 28% to about 20% over the next five years.