“Cry Of The Xcluded” Want a Say In Budget 2020
The Assembly of the Unemployed (AoU) and several trade unions have come together to protest the South African government’s economic policies. The South African...
What Activists Want The President’s SONA To Say
President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a tough challenge for the 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA). Rolling blackouts, failures at state-owned agencies, and student...
New Refugee Amendments Not Welcomed
The Refugees Amendment Act, 2008 gazetted by the minister of home affairs Aaron Motsoaledi came into effect from January 1. These are amendments to...
We Stan Africa’s Top Woman Coach
Last week Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis retained her title as the top woman coach on the African continent. This isn’t her first award.
Ellis...
Minister Angie Motshekga, Please Don’t Call Us To Celebrate Failure AGAIN!
Every year we are called out to celebrate matric results without looking at our basic education failures. When Minister Angie Motshekga formally releases the...
SA Books, Movies, Music Albums To Anticipate in 2020
If you thought 2019 was a great year for South African entertainment, get ready for what’s coming your way in 2020. From books, movies...
Recounting The Wildest Moments Of SA Politics In 2019
It’s that time of the year where we look back at all the interesting events that have taken place. 2019 has had its fair...
Goodbye, 2019 – You Have Been Memorable
Let us count the ways this year has been wonderful.
Compiled by Fatima Moosa
The Springboks winning the World Cup
Nothing is likely to top the South...
Why The Tafelberg Case Is Key To Stubborn Apartheid Spatial planning...
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The fight for affordable social housing continues in South Africa. The Cape Town High Court has been hearing the Tafelberg case this week.
What is...
Gender-based Violence: Main Issue Youth Care About
Young people - especially survivors of gender-based violence - actually just want better access to healthcare. “Apathetic and uninterested young people” seems to be...
Difficult Conditions Ahead For SA Farmers
Farmers across South Africa are warning the government they might not survive the current drought gripping South Africa.
What is a drought?
Defining the particular circumstances...
Sewing Co-op In Tembisa Is Growing Jobs
Gathering women from her community, Joyce Phala started a sewing cooperative in Tembisa almost eight years ago. She wanted to help the women in...
EXTRACT: Robert McBride: The Struggle Continues:
Robert McBride: The Struggle Continues is the story of Robert McBride and his comrades: the substation sabotage spree, rescuing a compatriot from the hospital...
10 Books To Read For Non-Fiction November
During the month of November, National Non-Fiction November month is celebrated in the United Kingdom. It’s an annual celebration of all things factual. While...
How An Asylum Seeker Becomes A Refugee In South Africa
A video of a child being torn away from the arms of a woman did its rounds on social media on Wednesday. The disturbing...
Plan An African Adventure With These 8 Countries South Africans Can...
There is arguably no continent on earth that offers more to a keen traveller than Africa. As the second largest continent with 54 countries,...
Pavlo Phitidis New Book Is A Must Read For Business People
Any listener of the business program on Radio 702 and Cape Talk will have heard of Pavlo Phitidis. Described as an "entrepreneurial and business...
Essentials For Matric Students
Matric students all across South Africa officially began their final examinations on October 23. Punted as the most important examinations for school learners, thousands...
In Photos: South Africa Celebrates Korean Food And Culture
South Africans got a taste of Korean culture at the 2019 Korean Film and Food Festival held in Pretoria on October 19. From delicious...
‘Zulu Wedding’ Director Eager For South Africans To See Movie
The Zulu Wedding is finally releasing in cinemas. The movie’s release has been delayed many times in the past two years. The movie is...
