Opinion and Analysis

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Is Zuma threatening to fragment the country?

Ominous Melmoth meeting suggests he is

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Opinion | 11 April 2016

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Crucial land records could be lost forever

We are in danger of losing our history

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Opinion | 6 April 2016

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Minister Angie Motshekga’s ugly lesson for learners

How she has shown that their confidence in representative government is misplaced

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Opinion | 5 April 2016

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From Xolobeni to Marikana we see consequences of impunity

Compromised politicians and corrupt government departments are sacrificing human rights

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Opinion | 1 April 2016

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Small fishers need a bigger share of resources

More than 95% of fishing rights go to commercial fishing

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Opinion | 31 March 2016

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Voters fed up with councillor in Cape Town’s vegetable garden

Urban pressure on Philippi can affect food prices across city

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Analysis | 31 March 2016

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Lessons in state capture from the Broederbond scandal

The ANC investigation into the Gupta scandal needs to be treated with caution

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Opinion | 29 March 2016

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Botswana Court of Appeal unanimously recognises gay rights organisation

Judgment has broader implications for many African countries that do not recognise sexual minorities

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Analysis | 23 March 2016

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Why unions joined Gordhan’s roadshow

Federations attempt to “save the country”

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Opinion | 22 March 2016