Ex-political prisoner dies, leaving family in poverty
Albert Tywili was one of the Upington 14
Brief | 6 November 2019
Parents close down Port Elizabeth school
Protesters demand better infrastructure and security
News | 6 November 2019
Informal traders protest in Mitchells Plain
Protesters demand safer trading environment
Brief | 5 November 2019
Doctor testifies on severity of prisoners’ injuries
Inmates are suing Correctional Services for assault and torture
By Zoë Postman
News | 5 November 2019
Extinction Rebellion targets Africa Oil Week conference
Climate activists in hazmat suits mopped up “blood” in protest over fossil fuels
News | 5 November 2019
Ethiopian woman fights for dialysis
Fundraising campaign started to help her get treatment in the private sector
By Zoë Postman
Law | 5 November 2019
Public protector taken to court over PRASA corruption report
Activist group #UniteBehind accuses advocate Mkhwebane of ignoring state capture evidence
By Drew Wayland
Brief | 5 November 2019
Old mortuary becomes a home for the living
“Some people call us crazy … but it’s home, sweet home”
News | 5 November 2019
Eastern Cape villagers voted hoping to get electricity
“They make all sort of promises during elections and once elections are over you won’t see them”
Brief | 4 November 2019
Photo Essays
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
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Features
Lesotho’s failed multi-million rand high-altitude sports centre
The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho.
Ethics company told to pay back Lottery money
ProEthics and its director Dr Janette Minnaar tried to stop us publishing this article
Our Editorials
We should not be playing war games with Iran, Russia and China
Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
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Engagement with Iran, Russia and China Is Not Endorsement
The criticism of the Will for Peace 2026 naval exercise conflates moral judgement with strategic re… Read more
School accreditation: It's not easy to find information
It is said parents must verify the school is accredited. This is not easy if information of who to… Read more
Germiston neglected: We need electricity
The is still no changes so I write this to express my concerns about the lack of electricity in our… Read more
Midrand water outage: Water outage in Dawnview Germiston
We have had water outage for six days then the water returns, and the next day it's gone. We are on… Read more
Cape Town underground tunnels: Use of Cape Town's tunnel water
I found this article interesting considering the pressures on our water supply. Is it not worth inv… Read more