For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in love with music. I’ve carried it and moved with it in every facet of my life. Music has always made its presence known to me. Hearing certain songs takes me down memory lane to a specific time in my life — birthday parties to funerals, […]
Like many South Africans, I have come to terms with the fact that I unconsciously subscribe to the seductive myth of South African exceptionalism — the belief that our nation, having miraculously navigated a bloodless transition in 1994, is immune to the violent upheavals that have plagued other post-colonial states. Yet undeniable cracks are emerging, […]
While I was away for my graduation in Johannesburg, I found myself in conversation with a group of friends. Our discussion turned to Westbury, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg associated with crime, frequent gun violence and entrenched gang activity. In an effort to present the community in a more positive light, someone remarked that they had […]
On the week of 4 July — the fabled American Independence Day — Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie delivered the keynote address at the US embassy’s celebrations. In a typically beguiling sermon, he urged the hosts not to judge South Africans based on the worst among us. Namely, those who would sing Kill […]
The City of Cape Town acknowledges the concerns raised in a Thought Leader article in the Mail & Guardian about the upcoming changes to the Dial-a-Ride service. We agree that mobility is key to independence, dignity and participation in society. It is, however, important to place the matter in proper context. Dial-a-Ride was never designed […]
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Put young women, especially those in rural areas, at the centre of development
We began our term as the newly appointed National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) board on the first day of Women’s Month — a time when South Africa honours the courage and resilience of the women of 1956. This year we commemorate women’s month under a powerful and urgent theme: “Building resilient economies for all”. But […]
As the ANC in Limpopo prepares for its conference next year, Polokwane mayor John Mpe, premier Phophi Ramathuba and Mopani district mayor Pule Shayi have emerged as the three favourites for the post of provincial chairperson. However, Mpe alleges there has been a targeted campaign by his detractors to have him arrested over corruption allegations […]
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EXCLUSIVE: We’ll pull out of Joburg coalition if we don’t get transport MMC post, say EFF and PA
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have threatened to walk away from the ANC-led coalition in Johannesburg should their preferred candidate not be appointed to the vacant transport MMC position. The PA is demanding that its newly appointed councillor, Liam Jacobs, take over the position, while the EFF demands that community safety […]
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Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrika gains momentum as MK leaders defect
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has been thrown into fresh turmoil as senior leaders resign to join Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrika, which looks set to be registered ahead of next year’s local government elections. Last week, former MK party deputy secretary general Nombuso Mkhize appeared at a Mayibuye media briefing where she was introduced […]
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