Unity

The Mandela I knew

Witnessing a football match in Mexico, the author is overcome with emotion, recalling the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the profound sense of unity it fostered. This…

Kiyan Singh

10 min read

Art of protest: Vaal Generationperformed at Artists Against Corruption’s show. Photo: JS Design

ACTIVE CITIZENRY

11 SEP 2025

Fighting corruption through the arts

United by poems, plays and passion, artists tackle corruption head-on at a Joburg performance

Rolland Simpi Motaung

7 min read

Premier Panyaza Lesufi at the release of the quality of life survey by the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) at Radisson Blu on October 22, 2024 in Sandton. (Photo by Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

ANC

25 OCT 2024

Succession fuels Gauteng coalition woes

Strain over the ANC coalition with the EFF in Ekurhuleni seems linked to leadership battles

Mandisa Makgakga

5 min read

Operation Dudula members gathered in front of Kalafong and then Hillbrow hospitals to try to stop ‘illegal foreigners’ from receiving healthcare. Photo: File

NHLANHLA LUX DLAMINI

17 JUN 2022

How does SA heal from Dudula bullies and Stellenbosch varsity racists?

Our reactions would be more positive if we understand that bullies act out as result of their own pain

Ntombenhle Khathwane

6 min read

Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu speaks during a press conference in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Mauricio Dueñas / AFP)

CAPE TOWN

5 FEB 2022

Charter For Compassion is a good guide for continuing Tutu’s legacy

The best way to honour Tutu’s legacy is to champion his values of unity, justice and compassion, as espoused in the charter to which he contributed

Nic Paton

3 min read