THE Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is on a mission to redress the provision of water services to residents on privately owned land following…
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ANC resolves to speed up land reform but implementation remains a challenge
The reality, 28 years on, is that the current state of the land reform programme has left many communities feeling that they are set up for failure. They are unable to access finance and markets, they have no clear water usage rights, and they lack the technical expertise to manage productive land. If implemented effectively, the proposed changes could make a real difference in South Africa's land reform.
World mourns King of Soccer
"To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of a man in full." Nelson Mandela
Diturupa bounces back after covid-19 enforced break
THE annual Diturupa carnival which was halted two years ago following the outbreak of Covid-19 made a colourful return when more than a dozen troupes…
Awubuyi wena! cheers, jeers, song and tears at ANC conference
As the singing went on elsewhere in the hall by jubilant delegates, the KZN branches sat in silence, with some exchanging words with their comrades who sang looking in their direction, swinging their hands in the air to signal change.
Can the ANC still be trusted to deliver on land issue?
IN August 2019 as I was doing research for my book A Desire to Return to The Ruins – I learnt of the passing of…
Long delays mar ANC conference, but arg, life goes on
THE ANC’s 55th National Conference got off to a slow start with delays caused by registration glitches and issues around credential verification. Voting for the…
Zuma and Phala Phala haunt ANC conference
Can an embattled political party that’s been losing electoral support afford to still be associated with a self-centred tribalist demagogue and a leader seeking to…
Man of letters Mahala’s book restores Can Themba’s dignity
"Can Themba knew that no matter how educated or experienced he was, and no matter how well he did his job, he would never gain the recognition of being editor of Drum magazine, nor would he get any salary increase – simply because he was black."
‘5.9 million people who know they have HIV are not receiving treatment’
“People must not be denied HIV services no matter who they are or where they live, if we are to achieve health for all,” said Dr Meg Doherty, WHO Director of the HIV, Hepatitis and STI programmes.









