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Amid rising financial pressures, EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe suggests an 'apartheid tax' as a more equitable alternative to the proposed VAT increase. Will this controversial idea gain traction?
The National Prosecuting Authority reopens the inquest into Albert Luthuli's death, alleging that the original findings were predetermined and influenced by apartheid-era justice systems
The National Prosecuting Authority has presented evidence of an alleged apartheid-era conspiracy to cover up the true circumstances of Nobel Peace Prize winner Chief Albert Luthuli's death in 1967. New medical testimony suggests his injuries were inconsistent with being struck by a train and instead point to a possible assault.
Two former apartheid-era police officers convicted of murdering anti-apartheid lawyer Griffiths Mxenge have requested the South African Police Service fund their legal defense in the reopened inquest.
ANC KwaZulu-Natal convenor Jeff Radebe reveals the party has always suspected apartheid-era assassinations in the deaths of anti-apartheid icons Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge.
Experience the richness of South African theatre with 'Isidlamlilo', a compelling one-woman show about a grandmother confronting her past; 'My Children! My Africa!', which explores the challenges of youth during apartheid; and 'Fiela se Kind', a heartfelt tale of identity and belonging.
The NPA announces the reopening of inquests into the deaths of Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli and Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge, following recommendations from the NDPP.
An Afrikaner couple's viral video pleading for Donald Trump's help due to safety fears in post-apartheid South Africa has sparked intense debate, with many accusing them of alarmism and racism.
Today the legacy of Paul Sykes lives on
Discover how Ruud Gullit, a football icon, used his fame to advocate for Nelson Mandela during the Apartheid era, intertwining his passion for reggae music with activism.
South African G20 delegation, led by Zane Dangor, met with White House officials to address misconceptions about the Expropriation Act and clarify that South Africa's land policies aren't designed to violate minority rights, but rather to tackle persistent structural inequality.
Eight years after his passing, we reflect on the life and legacy of Ahmed Kathrada, a pivotal figure in South Africa's anti-apartheid movement and a symbol of selfless sacrifice
Phil Craig, leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group, faces backlash as a petition to deport him gains nearly 50,000 signatures, accusing him of sowing division within South Africa.
Julius Malema's controversial 'Kill the Boer' chant on Human Rights Day ignites outrage, as historian Pitika Ntuli questions the implications of such provocative lyrics amidst global criticism.
Discover the powerful stories of Pretoria's struggle artists - voices that emerged from the townships to define a nation's fight for freedom and equality.
Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador expelled from the US, returned home to a raucous welcome, vowing to continue his fight against accusations of being a 'race-baiting politician'.
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
After decades of displacement, William and Joy Francis are on the brink of reclaiming their ancestral home in Kirstenbosch, a journey marked by love, loss, and resilience
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
The recent pronouncements by Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie that coloureds, whites and Indians would be given preference for jobs in his department has again reignited a 30-year-old debate on the use of racial quotas in employment.
Discover how Letshego Zulu, the first Black African woman to compete in the Absa Cape Epic, channels her grief into inspiring others through mountain biking on this week's edition of the Indy Sport Show.
Discover four impactful books that explore the struggle for human rights in South Africa, as we commemorate Human Rights Day on March 21.
Discover how music became a powerful tool of resistance in South Africa during the apartheid era, uniting people and inspiring hope in the face of oppression.
Delve into the legacy of apartheid's pass laws and their implications for contemporary South Africa, highlighting key historical events and figures.
The Merebank project has evolved as an intellectual crucible, challenging students to wrestle with the meaning of justice, dignity, and historical agency.