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    The Blinded City is a tribute to the people of the...

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    If you’re interested in the politics of the Johannesburg inner-city, then Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon’s book is a must-read. The Blinded City is a narrative style...

    South Africa remains a nation of insiders and outsiders, 27 years...

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    Twenty seven years into democracy, South African politics is still for the few. And those who complain the most have the least to grumble...

    Book Extract Alert from Nuclear: Inside South Africa’s Secret Deal

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    Shortly after Zuma received treatment in Moscow for alleged poisoning, he signed off on a massive, far-reaching – and unlawful – nuclear power deal...

    What you need to know about the Political Party Funding Act

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    The Political Party Funding Act has been getting a lot of attention since president Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation on the commencement in 2021....

    State capture report chronicles extent of corruption in South Africa. But...

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    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...

    South Africa has been downgraded by global rights index

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    Every year, the CIVICUS Monitor, a global rights index, provides an assessment of the conditions of civil society within countries. It looks at the...

    EXTRACT: Deep Collusion by Athol Williams

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    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

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    Athol Williams, a lecturer and poet, has fled South Africa fearing for his safety. On November 7, Williams published a statement citing why he...

    Three year court battle between Limpopo municipality and engineering company continues

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    There has been three years of legal wrangling between Gauteng-based electrical engineering company and cash-strapped Fetakgomo Tubatse municipality in Limpopo.  Now the engineering company...

    Limpopo villagers waiting for more than 20 years for gravel road...

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    Residents of Mawa Block 8 outside Bolobedu in Limpopo have waited for more than 20 years for their gravel road to be tarred. For more...

    Digital Vibes report finds Dr Zweli Mhkize’s denial of allegations “untrue”

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    Months after receiving the Digital Vibes report, president Cyril Ramaphosa has finally released the report. The report was the investigation into the National Department...

    Improving ethical leadership in our public institutions

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    The South African state has failed at multiple levels to assure society of its commitment to building a social compact premised on compassion, integrity...

    Dear Jacob Zuma… a timeline

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    “No one has told me what I have done wrong. No one has been able to furnish what I’ve done. If I’ve done something...

    Never far from controversy: The life and times of Zweli Mkhize

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    Health minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize had been a beacon of hope during the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic. He also seems to have become...

    This is what JZ must answer for

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    “No one has told me what I have done wrong. No one has been able to furnish what I’ve done. If I’ve done something...

    #SONA2021: A fatigued Ramaphosa urges South Africa to march forward together

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    President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 11. It was markedly different from previous SONAs. The parliamentary...

    Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

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    We spoke to Fatima Hassan, founder and head of the Health Justice Initiative (HJI) on what South Africans need to know about the vaccine.  Read...

    Thinking out loud: Why do we kneel before charlatans in the...

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    Kelly Mutizira reflects on the lure of pastors who preach the prosperity gospel.  When Shepherd Bushiri also known as Major 1 or Prophet Shepherd Bushiri,...

    Calls for international cooperation against corporate exploitation

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    From September 18 to 22 the Progressive International  (PI) are hosting their inaugural summit. The summit seeks to tackle what the organisation has dubbed...

    Bonteheuwel Development Forum take on #JerusalemaChallenge

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    The Bonteheuwel Development Forum (BHDF) have used the Jerusalema Challenge to raise awareness about the issues facing their community.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fzfx3rlxN8 In a video released on Women’s...