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Historical drama Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun, directed by Tebogo Malope and based on former student leader Ernest Khosa’s memoir, was warmly received by a group of guests who attended a private screening of the...
Church leaders condemn anti-illegal migration violence
INFLAMMATORY: : The South African Council of Churches has denounced the growing wave of violence and intimidation targeting foreign nationals, warning that economic hardship and frustration must never be used to justify...
DOUBT OVER RESERVE BANK’S RATE HIKE DECISION
JUSTIFY : SACCI says the increase cannot be justified given the overall performance of the economy … By Bonolo Mokonoto South Africa’s main industry body has questioned the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise...
Mofokeng’s vision lives on through rare documentary
SCREENING: A rare documentary offering one of the only filmed portraits of legendary South African photographer Santu Mofokeng gives audiences a unique opportunity to hear the acclaimed visual storyteller reflect on his...
Soweto housing official in court over corrupt sale of homes
CORRUPTION: State office receptionist accused of fraudulently selling the homes of vulnerable Soweto residents appeared in court on Thursday, as part of an ongoing Hawks investigation into unlawful property...
Land activists march against eviction bill
VULNERABLE: Hundreds of Abahlali baseMjondolo supporters marched in Durban and Johannesburg today, warning that proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws could criminalise land occupations, weaken...
WORLD CUP OF EXCLUSION
ARBITRARY: How the barring of Somali referee Omar Artan from entering the US has exposed the growing tension between football’s global ideals and America’s restrictive immigration policies… By Maher Mezahi While the...
World Cup Kick-Off Delivers Drama and Early Surprises
ACTION: As the tournament gathers momentum, South Africa faces a crucial showdown with Czechia while football giants Brazil, France, Argentina and England prepare to enter the spotlight… By WSAM Correspondents...
Bafana Must Rise Again
TURNING POINT: Red cards, missed chances and hard lessons from Mexico leave South Africa needing a response in their second World Cup Group A clash By WSAM Sport Correspondent South Africa’s FIFA World Cup dream did not...
‘Hidden bias locking black graduates out of jobs’
CULTURE: A University of Cape Town study has found that many employers were hiring, not only on qualifications and competence, but on who feels ‘familiar’, ‘safe’ and ‘relatable’ — a practice researchers say is quietly...
Ramaphosa hails HIV drug breakthrough amid limited roll-out outcry
MEASURES: South Africa has launched the rollout of the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection lenacapavir, marking a turning point in the country’s fight against HIV. But health activists warn that the selected rollout...
Soweto scam leaves families homeless, heartbroken
RACKET: A Hawks investigation into alleged corruption at Soweto’s Pimville housing office has exposed a trail of disputed property transfers, altered title deeds and families allegedly stripped of homes that had...
‘Women of Steel’ initiative forges next generation of leaders
DEVELOPMENT: A new mentorship initiative launched by SEIFSA and Danish Industries seeks to fast-track women into leadership positions in South Africa’s metals, engineering and manufacturing sectors… By WSAM...
Gochin’s Fantasy of Ethnic Utopias
AGENT PROVOCATEUR: South Africa’s story is not one of fragments, but of forging unity from pain. The real challenge is fixing what is broken, not reaching for the sledgehammer when the roof leaks… By...
Lessons from Australia’s social media ban for kids
RESTRICTIONS: Australia made history by banning children under 16 from major social media platforms. But early evidence suggests the law is being widely ignored. Harvard scholar Cass Sunstein explains why social...
30 years after the TRC – SA still carries the pain
LEGACY: South Africa’s epidemic of GBV violence cannot be understood as a policing or policy failure alone, argues Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela. She contends that the country continues to live with apartheid’s...
