Opinion
[OPINION] Worker insurgency and the future of mining: Lessons from Marikana
Social scientist Dr Crispen Chinguno and political economist Khwezi Mabasa weigh in on lessons learned from Marikana.
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Rape is endemic in South Africa. Why the ANC government keeps missing the mark
The truth is that there are no easy and quick fixes, such as the governing party’s recent castration idea, which falls short on a range of scores, writes Amanda Gouws.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: We must celebrate the achievements of South African women
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the prevalence of gender-based violence remains one of the country’s biggest obstacles toward achieving full and meaningful gender equality.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Have a hobby: Even grownups have room to grow
Hobbies have the power to bring us joy and bring a new perspective on our lives, opines columnist Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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YANGA MALOTANA: ANC policy conference 2022: A festival of old ideas
Yanga Malotana says that with the conclusion of the ANC's sixth policy conference, it has become clear that while living conditions in South Africa have worsened since the last policy conference five years, for the ANC, the topics of discussion have not changed.
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Mandy Wiener: What’s cooking in the country? Ominous signs of July unrest repeat
There have been ominous warnings issued in South Africa over the past few weeks, like glaring red flags that are nearly impossible to ignore, writes Mandy Wiener.
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South Africa is trapped again: what kind of leaders can set the country free
To tackle the myriad of issues facing South Africa, the country needs transformational leaders, says Chris Jones.
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REVIEW: MacG finally gave us the LEBO M-Coming Home debrief we were waiting for
'Lion King' icon Lebo M tells all in one of the latest episodes of 'Podcast and Chill with Mac G' about his reality show.
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KARL CLOETE: The gymnastics in NUMSA with no safe and secure landing
What should have been an occasion to report on organisational, socio-economic, international and political work undertaken since the 10th National Congress held in 2016 became a farcical spectacle that would go down in the history of the labour movement in South Africa as the most destructive, harmful, detrimental and damaging union activity.
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YANGA MALOTANA: ANC policy conference 2022 - a moment to renew and unite?
The pattern often present at the policy conferences is chatter surrounding potential candidates for the party’s National Executive Committee, specifically the Top 6 - instead of focusing on the specific objectives of the party’s policies. The tone of this year’s policy documents appears to be breaking this pattern.
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RONALD LAMOLA: Populism will not save us
The policy conference should add impetus to our renewal agenda to enable the ANC to be an agent for change in society. In our endeavours to correct this assertion, we should avoid the temptation of being populist. Populism will not save us, if anything, it is likely to deepen our differences.
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CHARLES NQAKULA: Diagnosis of the health of the ANC
African National Congress (ANC) veteran Charles Nqakula calls on the party to convene a consultative conference where it can discuss the state of the party and where it can draw up a programme of action to decisively deal with the ills affecting the party.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: Social compact for growth & jobs must make a lasting difference
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that a framework for a social compact has been developed that identifies priority actions to achieve higher levels of investment and growth, increase employment, protect the rights of workers and expand support for the unemployed and tackle extreme poverty.
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Weekly wrap: Rest in power to Jessie Duarte, Bra Don Mattera & Busisiwe Lurayi
This week's news was no short of overwhelming as per usual in South Africa. The country recently suffered losses of giants in their own right and we pay tribute to them and unpack the 5.5. basis point pierce to our pockets.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: The thrill of twill: say yes to the chino
Say yes to the chino, and say yes to you! Even if you have to go to the men’s section to get them. Try a couple of pairs on, tell people to piss off when they look at you and say “you know these are for men right?” and find your new best friend.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: Nelson Mandela day reminds us that the future is in our hands
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that Nelson Mandela Day is an opportunity to remember that the country's problems, like so many we have faced before, are not insurmountable and that they can be overcome.
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OPINION: First they came for migrants. Now it's 'foreign looking' South Africans
Malaika Mahlatsi writes about how South Africans are now victims of our own Afrophobia - and there's no one to blame but us.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: We’re miserable but let’s moderate it and make time for joy
Not all things that eventually manifest in joy are pleasurable in the moment. For example, going to the gym or going to a hard therapy session doesn’t fill many people with pleasant emotions. But making a voluntary effort to do these things regardless of how painful, time-consuming and unlikable they are, is all part of seeking enjoyment.
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Sunday Edition: A podcast wrap of our top stories this past week
South Africans were showered with yet another petrol hike this past week in the midst of stage six load shedding. It is only befitting that the nation is fatigued and unhappy. And on this podcast wrap, we take a look at these top stories and more.
