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While it would be wrong to advance a view that Gordhan did nothing for this country, it would be equally disingenuous to portray him as a saint, says the writer.
News24's approach to covering Paul Mashatile has been marked by petty sensationalism and malicious bias, focusing on negative portrayals of this well respected South African political leader.
Roger Jardine has assembled a team of leaders from across sectors of society to contest the 2024 elections.
OPINION: Ina and her husband Pierre Cronje worked closely with the UDF and ANC, particularly in the Midlands, and in 1994 Ina was selected to be part of the ANC’s team of MPLs in the KZN Provincial Legislature, writes Dr Michael Sutcliffe.
The upcoming elections will give every citizen in the country, particularly our dispirited youth, a chance to have their voice heard, and to shape the future of the nation
OPINION: Prof. Jerry Coovadia assisted and led comrades at the Medical School and other institutions in their academic, research and outreach work, writes Dr Michael Sutcliffe.
OPINION: Professor Jerry Coovadia never sought positions and never refused to share his expertise and knowledge to further the goals of liberation, writes Dr Ela Gandhi.
Tributes are pouring in for Professor Hoosen Jerry Coovadia, an icon of the medical fraternity and the Struggle for liberation and human rights.
OPINION: As a human being, he was not perfect, but contributed immensely to South African and global politics, writes Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu.
OPINION: Throughout his life, Buthelezi played a more prominent national role than his party, given the fact that the IFP was confined mainly to KZN and parts of Gauteng. Now, Buthelezi’s visibility will wane over time, but the IFP will do their best to use his legacy in the 2024 national and provincial elections.
OPINION: Former SACP leader, trade unionist and provincial legislature member Important Mkhize left an indelible mark in the liberation movement for his work ethic, writes Khaye Nkwanyana.
The SACP said it has lost a selfless and committed leader, as Important Mkhize played a crucial role in the struggle for liberation.
OPINION: Sacos did not operate in a vacuum. The political developments in the 1980s were dramatic. The formation of UDF and Cosatu opened the way for a surge of civic and workers’ resistance to the status quo, writes Krish Naidoo.
Popo Molefe urged young people to unite and fight against poverty, hunger, inequality, corruption, economic isolation, and corruption.
During his address, President Cyril Ramaphosa saluted the UDF for their efforts against the apartheid regime and its crimes, brutality, and policies that were imposed on the people of South Africa.
On August, 20 in 1983, a large and diverse range of progressive forces met in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town in what became one of the turning points of South Africa’s history.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Popo Molefe are noted as some of the main speakers at the commemorative event taking place at the Johannesburg City Hall on Sunday.
The 40th anniversary celebrations, headed by the founding UDF leaders, aims to celebrate, commemorate, and rekindle the UDF’s legacy through community-led action.
The movement will hold its anniversary celebrations at the Joburg City Hall on Sunday.
Activist says across the country, there is virtually no disagreement on what South Africans are facing right now as a result of governmental mismanagement over 30 years
Boesak says he has been deeply concerned about the open factionalism in the ANC, the divisionism it causes, and the toxic effect it has on the country’s politics
OPINION: Youth can be enjoined to be part of literally repairing this damaged society, street by street, from villages to towns.
The EFF and other opposition political parties have rejected the Public Protector’s preliminary report on the Phala Phala Farm scandal.
Heritage month is approaching and The Apartheid Museum celebrated its re-opening with a viewing of the new Desmond Tutu Temporary Exhibition.
Eddie Fouche will be thrust into the pivot role for the Lions after it was revealed that the franchise will be without injured first choice Jordan Hendrikse for three months.