Weeks of relentless rain have pushed Limpopo into one of its worst flood crises inyears, forcing government to declare the situation a national disaster as…
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Before dawn on Christmas Day, the silence of Nokaneng village is broken by rhythmic drumbeats and layered voices rising into the summer air. By 05h30,…
In the aftermath of Maseru, a massacre that claimed 42 lives (including two children), Maroo’s “blood-stained suit was vivid in telling his near-death story that he neither had a chance or a heart to tell”, noted Lebo, who went to exile with her father in 1978, never to meet again. To mitigate, ANC’s top brass redeployed its operatives to Lusaka.
Pillars of Fairtrade – wages and employment conditions – remain marked by profound inequalities.
More than four decades after Sobukwe’s death, unresolved questions surrounding his treatment, his illness, and the political motives of his persecutors continue to echo across South Africa’s legal and political landscape.
It’s not too late for today’s leaders to draw inspiration from Mapungubwe, which, back then, penetrated global markets.
In this first instalment of a three part series Mokgadi Mogy Mashako explores the challenges faced by poor learners who are forced to study on…
“We shall not rest until non-compliance in the industry is eradicated. We are fed up with this situation. As progressive trade unions, we will never apologise for asserting workers’ constitutional rights and demanding a better life for our members. This includes quality healthcare, provident funds, a minimum wage, overtime pay, and allowances as stipulated by law and the MCA.”
As the first light creeps over Gauteng’s gold belt, police and security officers conduct a sweep around the perimeter of a long-abandoned shaft. Just metres…
AmaMpondomise Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam carries the weight of history on her shoulders, yet she walks firmly into the future. Born into the Mpondomise Kingdom…