State failures caused illegal mining boom
About 30% of mining profits have been lost through informal or artisanal mining in South Africa. This is the estimate…
Author: Gadija Davids
Gangs targeting poor communities
Certain parts of Cape Town have seen gangsters running the area. As a result, families have been forced to live…
Will Israelis respect Gaza ceasefire?
A fragile truce is holding following the Israeli occupation regime’s latest wave of aggression on Palestine’s besieged Gaza Strip. The…
Activists target Israeli weapons trade supporters
International activists have once again shown their support of Palestinians as Gazans assess the impact of the latest Israeli attacks…
Striking up a conversation with Banyana Coach Ellis
Banyana Banyana has celebrated their WAFCON victory at Athlone Stadium. It comes after the team beat host nation, Morocco 2-1…
Gaza Under Attack
21h05 The number of injured Palestinians in Gaza has risen to 65. The United Nations has reached out to Hamas…
Has secularisation downgraded morality?
The news is filled with so much violence, corruption, and theft that some have become despondent about the human condition.…
IN PICTURES: Banyana celebrates in Athlone
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana, celebrated their victory with the community of Athlone yesterday. They, along with…
IN PICTURES: Cosatu anti crime march
Police Minister Bheki Cele, has met with protesting Cosatu members in the Western Cape. They protested in the CBD, marching…
‘We need a state of the coal report’
South Africans deserve transparency about a utility that directly affects their lives and the economy. Energy policy researcher at the…
SA needs smarter trade approach
There is a way to move around trading in the US dollar. Political economist, Professor Patrick Bond says that this…
Demand driving up CoCT property values
There is no clear reason for the high cost of housing and properties in Cape Town. Inclusive Economic Development distinguished…
Philippi police failures escalating community tensions
The Philippi police station is failing the horticultural area in the precinct. Ward Councillor Elton-Enrique Jansen says that this is…
Eskom plans for renewables transition unfeasible
Eskom is only speaking about the billions it needs to be lifted out of its debt, but it also needs…
The State, alliances and accountability
The ANC’s alliance partners are failing to hold the governing party accountable. This is evident in the continued failures experienced…
84 arrested following Krugersdorp rape attacks
West Village residents near the Krugersdorp disused mine say that they live in constant fear. Thursday’s brutal gang rape and…
Motsoaledi: ANC needs clear policy on immigration
The African National Congress (ANC) does not have clear policies on immigration, which has impacted how the party deals with…
Mantashe moots leadership diagnostic report
The African National Congress (ANC) has broken off into various discussion groups after a late start to the second day…
ANC leadership in focus at policy conference
There is a shortage of skilled leadership and management which has contributed to widespread fraud and corruption. ANC President Cyril…
Ramaphosa: ANC will determine SA economic structure
The ANC will be assessing the structure of South Africa’s economy. The party is engaged in its policy conference in…