Sasolburg

This is an edited extract from Attacking the Heart of Apartheid by Yunus Carrim, which tells the story of the MK’s Special Operations Unit

Courageous Samson Mokoena dedicated his time to fighting pollution and his determination to take on ArcelorMittal saw a landmark court ruling

Metsimaholo municipality residents have accused the chemicals and energy company of not employing locals and of pumping toxic pollutants into the air

Solidarity says its go-slow will cost the company millions without jeopardising essential fuel supplies

The industrial town, part of the contested Metsimaholo area, is seeking renewal

The worst-performing municipalities were found in the Free State and North West which had huge liquidity shortfalls.

Mmusi Maimane has urged residents of the Metsimaholo municipality to kick the ANC out of power when they vote in the upcoming by-elections

Zamdela residents were angry with the government a year ago. Many say they will not vote because "politics is pointless".

An academy dedicated exclusively to one sport is not only frequented by champions, but is also producing them.

Don’t be fooled by the genteel silence in the quaint Free State town of Parys — there are many unchecked emotions rumbling beneath the surface.

Local politics may be fraught with animosity, but they are essential for effective governance, writes Gregory Mthembu-Salter.

After three days of violent protests on the streets of Zamdela the government buckled and momentarily heeded the demands of residents in the area.

The Sasolburg riots have raised questions over the timing of municipal boundary changes, and the Free State’s premier is shifting the blame.

Sasol’s intimate involvement in the Free State town’s history means the company is a ghostly presence in the contemporary conflagration.

In this week’s Weekend 101 Sasolburg protests turn violent, FNB hurts ANC’s feelings and Beyonce gets nailed for ‘lip-synching’.