Schools without furniture in the Eastern Cape
In February 2014, the Eastern Cape High Court in Mthatha ruled that the South African government and the provincial and national education departments had breached […]
“We are all Africans”
During the 2008 xenophobic attacks that left 62 dead, the picture of the burning man, Ernesto Alfabeto Nhamuave captured the horror of South Africa’s xenophobic […]
“This Harare is not the same as the one back home”
The recent wave of xenophobic attacks have left a somewhat uneasy feeling among foreign nationals residing in some of the townships of South Africa. They […]
AIDC report reveals that Lonmin repatriated R400m to avoid SA taxes
A recently launched report by the Alternative Information Development Centre (AIDC) has revealed that the international mining corporation, Lonmin has attempted to hide profits of […]
Mixed reaction to the appointment of Jordaan
The ANC run Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s (NMBM) appointment of SAFA Boss, Danny Jordaan, as its new mayor has been met with mixed reaction from […]
EPWP workers in Orange Farm strike for better working conditions
Launched in 2004, the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a nationwide programme that gives short-term employment covering all spheres of government and state-owned enterprises. […]
Marikana miners’ families to sue Lonmin and top SA politicians
Families of the slain and injured Marikana miners will file a civil and private prosecution against Lonmin, Cyril Ramaphosa and Nathi Mthethwa, the Marikana Support […]
2010 FIFA World Cup©: Were we robbed?
Given the FIFA scandal and the bribery allegations surrounding the 2010 FIFA World Cup that was hosted by South Africa, we asked the author of […]
Philippi: What’s behind the violence?
Philippi has been struck by violence recently. At least four people have died, including 68-year-old Karel Dilgee who was struck by a stone while driving. […]
Hundreds of migrants drown in the Mediterranean Sea
The peak season for irregular migration in the Mediterranean Sea (April to September) has begun in disgrace. On April 19, as many as 800 people […]
NUMSA case dismissed with costs
The High Court in Johannesburg was packed with members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, the leadership of unions that support NUMSA […]
NUM congress elects a leader that is sympathetic to NUMSA and Vavi
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) congress had a rocky start as regions were questioning the credentials of other provinces delaying the congress for about […]
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