Film about the recent fire in Langa
A fire in the Joe Slovo informal settlement broke out on the 16th of April 2022. The massive blaze took close to six hours...
South Africa remains a nation of insiders and outsiders, 27 years...
Twenty seven years into democracy, South African politics is still for the few. And those who complain the most have the least to grumble...
It’s been 7 years since “Rhodes fell” – here’s how it...
April 9, 2022 marked seven years since the removal of the statue of Cecil John Rhodes from its plinth at the University of Cape...
Commemorating 29 years since the assassination of Chris Hani
April 10 2022 marks 29 years since the assassination of Chris Hani. On April 10 1993, Thembisile Chris Hani was shot and killed in Dawn...
Charlotte Maxeke: Remembered in 5 quotes
The year 2021 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of liberation struggle heroine and human rights campaigner, Charlotte Maxeke. Mam' Charlotte Maxeke was...
South Africans have low trust in their police. Here’s why
The legitimacy of legal authorities is recognised globally as crucial for the state’s ability to function in a justifiable and effective manner. This applies,...
Doctors are having to bring food for patients at Bara Hospital
Food supplies run out and medical waste piles up as hospital reaches “crisis point”
10 March 2022 | By Masego Mafata News | Gauteng
Doctors are bringing lunch for patients at...
What you need to know about the Political Party Funding Act
The Political Party Funding Act has been getting a lot of attention since president Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation on the commencement in 2021....
Four major problems the July riots brought into sharp focus
The recent riots in South Africa have revealed a lot about where the country really is. People in South Africa are hungry, and they...
Hundreds of migrants detained after mass arrests in Tripoli
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 — “More than 600 migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, peacefully demonstrating for relocation, protection, and evacuation from Libya were arrested and...
Striking Clover workers meet to discuss way forward
On January 8, there was a mass meeting of workers and members of organisations in solidarity with the Clover strikers in Johannesburg. The meeting's...
State capture report chronicles extent of corruption in South Africa. But...
No self-respecting theatre critic would dream of reviewing a three-Act play during the interval at the end of the first Act. But that is...
FAQ: Zimbabwe Exemption Permit edition
On November 25, the minister in the presidency, Mondli Gungubele, announced the government’s decision to not re-issue the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) after December...
South Africa has been downgraded by global rights index
Every year, the CIVICUS Monitor, a global rights index, provides an assessment of the conditions of civil society within countries. It looks at the...
How immigrants contribute to South Africa’s economy
Ever since 2008, there has been periods of xenophobic violence against black foreign nationals and immigrants in South Africa. Many locals blame immigrants for...
How will Shell’s plans affect the Wild Coast, explained
Shell has announced that it will carry out a seismic survey from Morgan Bay to Port St Johns off the Wild Coast. The survey...
[EXTRACT] Eight Days in July: Inside the Zuma unrest that set...
In July 2021, with the imprisonment of Jacob Zuma, dramatic and violent scenes of unrest and looting unfolded in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Piecing together...
Zimbabwe permit holders have a grace period of 12 months to...
On November 25, the minister in the presidency, Mondli Gungubele, announced the outcomes of the recent cabinet meeting. This includes a decision to no...
EXTRACT: Deep Collusion by Athol Williams
On November 7, writer and poet Athol Williams announced that he was leaving South Africa, fearing for his safety. In his newly released book,...
Whistleblower Athol Williams hopes to return home one day
Athol Williams, a lecturer and poet, has fled South Africa fearing for his safety. On November 7, Williams published a statement citing why he...
