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Cape Town’s railways
western-cape

Cape Town: Fixing railways will save families R1-billion a year

Watch Police ministry visits conflict stricken Majola village in Eastern Cape video
News

Where were they? State failure and Thabo Bester

Dr Nandipha Thabo toxic men
Celeb News

‘Woman love Toxic men’ Mzansi reacts to Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester’s love story

Cape Town’s railways
Cape Town

Cape Town: Fixing railways will save families R1-billion a year

Watch Police ministry visits conflict stricken Majola village in Eastern Cape video
News

Where were they? State failure and Thabo Bester

Dr Nandipha Thabo toxic men
Celeb News

‘Woman love Toxic men’ Mzansi reacts to Dr Nandipha and Thabo Bester’s love story

Paul Williams Springboks
Rugby Championship

Mickey Mouse refereeing has spoiled the Rugby Championship

By James Richardson18-09-2022 12:49

The Rugby Championship needs referees who understand their role within the professional game not whistle-happy pedants.

England v Boks Rugby
Rugby

World Rugby are blinded by their greed and will ruin the sport

By James Richardson16-02-2022 12:58

World Rugby are headed down a dangerous path in the pursuit of cash as they plan to stage an alternative World Championship every two years.

Rassie ref rugby
Rugby

World Rugby must hold referees to a higher standard

By James Richardson21-11-2021 13:44

With the stakes high in professional rugby, referees need to be able to stand up to public scrutiny and take criticism on the chin.

Fassi
Rugby

Fassi release comes too late with season largely wasted

By James Richardson17-11-2021 19:23

As Aphelele Fassi is released back to the Sharks many are right to ask why he was not allowed to play in the URC’s opening rounds.

Fassi
Springboks

Fassi should be fullback for Springboks’ November Tests

By James Richardson10-10-2021 10:28

The Springboks should unleash their Weekend Special Aphelele Fassi on Wales, Scotland and England in the November Tests.

Pinch-hitters
Cricket

The best of South Africa’s ODI cricket pinch-hitters

By James Richardson01-09-2021 09:54

Pinch-hitters are rare in modern cricket where the top seven are generally very well equipped to push up the tempo when it is required.

Rassie ref rugby
British & Irish Lions Tour

Springboks must avoid the sin-bin to triumph over the Lions

By James Richardson23-07-2021 21:02

The Springboks must ensure that they do not incur the wrath of Nic Berry if they are to overcome the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

Jacob Zuma Tax
Opinion

Is Jacob Zuma going to jail a good thing?

By Natale Labia09-07-2021 11:28

Zuma going to jail will not solve Eskom’s woes, repair battered state finances, roll out vaccines and get through the critical reforms needed to ensure the country doesn’t enter into a debt spiral.

Piers Morgan Meghan snowflake
Opinion

The creep: Piers Morgan’s long history of bullying young women of colour

By Tom Head01-06-2021 11:02

The ugly face of hate-click media has caused another storm this week – but if Piers Morgan is trending, let’s have a PROPER talk about him…

South Africans abroad: Expose
Opinion

South Africans abroad: Expose the shame of yesterday, break barriers today

By Nesh Pillay25-05-2021 19:45

We South Africans are products of a long, complicated history. We’ve shrouded ourselves in the shame of it all, creating barriers between us.

Morne Steyn. Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images
British & Irish Lions Tour

Why Morne Steyn is the obvious choice to face Lions at ten

By James Richardson16-05-2021 13:08

Morne Steyn should be the first choice Springbok flyhalf for the upcoming series against the British and Irish Lions.

Kaizer Chiefs Gavin Hunt
Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs: Is Gavin Hunt’s job on the line in Guinea

By James Richardson10-04-2021 17:16

Gavin Hunt could certainly use a result in the CAF Champions League to keep the Kaizer Chiefs fans and top brass happy.

Crippling weekend alcohol sale
Lifestyle

Crippling weekend alcohol sales restrictions ‘drying up’ liquor trade revenue

By Erene Roux22-02-2021 15:00

It is said that the liquor sector is losing 50% to 60% of its sales volumes in the Friday-Saturday period and 10% to 18% on Sundays on a weekly basis.

facebook google digital services act
Business & Finance

Opinion: Antitrust charges put spotlight on value of social media

By Natale Labia20-12-2020 16:24

The antitrust lawsuit begs the question: are we overly dependent on social media giants, and liable to being controlled by them?

covid-19 vaccine
Business & Finance

The uncomfortable truth surrounding Covid-19 vaccines

By Natale Labia10-12-2020 16:34

Photos of a 90-year-old Margaret Keenan receiving the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine should be an enduring image of hope for billions.

Why South Africa can be optimi
Business & Finance

Why South Africa can be optimistic about the future of the economy

By Natale Labia03-12-2020 21:20

Bolder implementation of economic reform announcements is needed to lift confidence in South Africa’s economy, writes Natale Labia.

BEE
Opinion

No, BEE is not racist. But it does need some work…

By Madison Moulton24-06-2020 17:00

The controversial BEE debate is back, and the misconceptions bigger than ever.

Rome
Opinion

What Italy’s ‘Stati Generali’ can teach South Africa

By Natale Labia16-06-2020 12:10

Natale Labia gives his view on what an Italian conference on life after COVID-19 can teach South Africa and its politicians.

Level 4 exercise Sea Point 2
lockdownlife

Nikita Ramkissoon, Sweden: Lockdown paints clearer picture of South Africa

By #lockdownlife06-05-2020 18:29

My husband and I are watching from afar as lockdown grips our home country. It’s weird and somewhat disconcerting.

Why Sisyphus comes to mind in
Opinion

Why Sisyphus comes to mind in my daily struggles against coronavirus

By The Conversation18-04-2020 14:37

Unlike a large stone, coronavirus is very small, and yet our struggle against it is precisely a Sisyphean task.

A disgrace, says South Africa
News

A disgrace, says South Africa great about weakened Olympics side

By AFP08-11-2019 19:07

South Africa football legend Neil Tovey says a club-versus-country tug of war over the team that will compete in an Olympic Games qualifying tournament from this weekend is a “disgrace”.

Should South Africa offer refu
Cricket

Should South Africa offer refugee status to law-abiding Australian cricketers?

By Tom Head25-03-2018 11:14

They need help from a “civilised” sports team.

Recall beckons for Jacob Zuma after SONA 2018 postponement
Opinion

Opinion: Recall beckons for Jacob Zuma with SONA 2018 postponement

By Tom Head06-02-2018 15:34

Grab your popcorn ahead of tomorrow…

Cape Town weather warnings 14 June
Weather

Opinion: When is it okay to mark yourself as ‘safe’ on Facebook?

By Tom Head12-06-2017 11:28

Useful communication tool or a new vanity project?

Opinion: South Africa would be
Opinion

Opinion: South Africa would benefit from a referendum on the death penalty

By Tom Head03-06-2017 16:17

Desperate times may call for desperate measures

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