SA women have been ‘in trouble’ for years, says 14-year-old

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What strikes me most is not Uyinene Mrwetyana’s death – it is the fact it takes a woman from a privileged background to get killed for SA to act.

LETTER: Malema's extremism heralds dictatorship

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"Africa?s experience with multiparty democracy has invariably degenerated into single-party dictatorships. "

South Africans have become blasé about crime and corruption

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Politicians should concentrate rather on the serious issues, such as job creation, corruption and crime.

Agrizzi undermined aspirations of our constitutional democracy

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In the audio clip played at the inquiry, Angelo Agrizzi is heard using the K-word numerous times, while laughing with those he was conversing with.

We're taxed to death while corrupt cheats prosper

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It seems your fiscus gatherers are going after our money and investments while allowing high-end crooks to escape being apprehended.

Water crisis spurs broader action in the Karoo

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Drought prevailing in the Western Cape provides an ideal opportunity to chart a way ahead with much more vigour to address impacts of climate change.

Claims of corruption are incomprehensible

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It is likened to kids being let loose in a sweet shop. Where are the auditors?

Transform education, transform the world

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If we are passionate about transformation, it’s hard to accept the persistence of widespread disadvantages in education in this country.

Zille's call for a tax strike borders on stupidity

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The history of boycotts in South Africa is the history of struggle against colonialism and apartheid laws.

Transport union to take action over attacks on rail workers

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The Section 77 will allow protected action to be used to force Prasa and Transport Minister Blade Nzimande to find solutions for the ongoing attacks.

Ramaphosa's message on property rights an exercise in evasion

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The president may have put forward a benign picture, but unless a counter-productive policy is rejected, SA’s prospects will remain bleak.

Street racers able to test their cars safely on proper tracks

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Many race tracks across South Africa have also started programmes that provide street racers with opportunities to drive on the track.

SA has turned into a lawless, mafia state

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Leadership is not a technique, a style or the acquisition of skills, but a manifestation of a principle.

We must keep our ‘miracle’ alive

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The 70th Independence ceremony in India made me more committed than ever to promote the values of nation-building and patriotism.

Making a mockery of the gentleman’s game

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The ICC is duty-bound to inflict a harsh penalty on Sarfraz, including a ban, so that we are spared wolves in sheep’s clothing visiting our country.

Ensure employers comply with Minimum Wage Act

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The national minimum wage represents a marked increase in income for the more than six million workers of South Africa’s labour force.

Country is still divided according to race

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For redress in our national psyche in our beloved country, people of colour must get their land back and retain economic ownership.

Call for whistle-blowers to keep blowing

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It is only through the bravery of those whistle-blowers who, in spite of their own shortcomings, make amends by coming forward that we get action.

Home-grown NGO Gift of the Givers setting an example

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They are leading the way in disaster relief and humanitarian response, selflessly ensuring that the spirit of hope is nurtured.

Fire Nomvula Mokonyane now, Mr President

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It was such a dreadful mistake on the part of President Cyril Ramaphosa to retain Nomvula Mokonyane in his Cabinet.

Improving Home Affairs service delivery can't be at workers' expense

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The Public Servants Association has strongly condemned the department’s reckless conduct by publicly reopening debate on working hours.

LETTER: Lazy public servants doing SA a disservice

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"More than six million people are unemployed and many can be seen daily sitting forlornly on the road-sides, waiting for jobs. "

Home Affairs hasn’t processed marital status

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I am desperate to find just one person who works for Home Affairs who can help me.

Give train vandals nabbed harsh sentences

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The Public Transport Voice welcomes arrest of seven suspects in connection with the ongoing vandalism of the rail infrastructure on the Central line.

Road offenders must face severe penalties

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Portfolio committee on transport has voiced its disappointment about high number of fatalities on South African roads during the 2018 festive season.