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21 Mar

Political analysts on EFF's national shutdown, loadshedding and deployment of the SANDF yesterday

Political analysts on EFF's national shutdown, loadshedding and deployment of the SANDF yesterday

The EFF believes it organised an effective national shutdown on 20 March 2023, but there is a difference of opinion in whether or not it was successful.

Analysts predict uphill battle for Electricity Minister as De Ruyter’s shock exit leaves us in dark

Analysts predict uphill battle for Electricity Minister as De Ruyter’s shock exit leaves us in dark

The power utility is now sitting without a CEO as SA grapples with stage six of loadshedding. Analysts say a handover is going to be...

23 Feb

EXPLAINER | This is why Mörda Bongz won’t be attending AKA’s funeral – Dr Mathole explains makgoma

EXPLAINER | This is why Mörda Bongz won’t be attending AKA’s funeral – Dr Mathole explains makgoma

The most important reason not to attend the funeral is to avoid death and the negative effects that accompany mourning, says the cultural...

18 Feb

Here is how Phala Phala is a stain on the Ramaphosa presidency

Here is how Phala Phala is a stain on the Ramaphosa presidency

An independent panel has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have violated the Constitution.

01 Dec 2022

Petrol, food prices soaring, repo rate increase – analysts on what these have to do with politics

Petrol, food prices soaring, repo rate increase – analysts on what these have to do with politics

South Africans are facing tough times, so much so that they have started to compare presidential tenures of Jacob Zuma and Cyril...

20 May 2022

'The ANC in E Cape is a reflection of the party at national level' - experts on elective conference

'The ANC in E Cape is a reflection of the party at national level' - experts on elective conference

ANC conferences in the Eastern Cape have in the past been marred by drama. Analysts tell us why this won't change anytime soon

10 May 2022

Corrupt politicians vs NSFAS theft case - Is one crime 'bigger' than the other? Experts weigh in

Corrupt politicians vs NSFAS theft case - Is one crime 'bigger' than the other? Experts weigh in

Some people have rallied behind Sibongile Mani after she was sentenced to five years in jail for theft. Some say politicians have done...

04 Apr 2022

With the focus on Covid-19, is TB the next tragedy? XDR TB survivor on the urgent need for testing

With the focus on Covid-19, is TB the next tragedy? XDR TB survivor on the urgent need for testing

Every day, more than 4 100 people die from TB and nearly 30 000 people fall ill with TB. The pandemic made matters worse in SA as testing...

24 Mar 2022

‘Jobs, peace and freedom.’ Is the ANC vow fulfilled 28 years after Mandela went to Sharpeville?

‘Jobs, peace and freedom.’ Is the ANC vow fulfilled 28 years after Mandela went to Sharpeville?

Drum dips into the archives in remembrance of Sharpeville, the massacre, and in honour of the freedoms we celebrate and hope for this...

18 Mar 2022

Experts on why the Amathole District Municipality political woes will make it hard for women to run for office

Experts on why the Amathole District Municipality political woes will make it hard for women to run for office

Visuals Eastern Cape councillor Nanziwe Rulashe dragged out of her office have sparked debate about women equality and gender based...

04 Feb 2022

20 years after Nkosi Johnson’s death – are we winning the war against HIV on this World Aids Day?

20 years after Nkosi Johnson’s death – are we winning the war against HIV on this World Aids Day?

While wide access to ARVs has improved life expectancy in SA, the disease still remains one of the most prevalent with 1 in 5 South...

01 Dec 2021

An irate man was shot in the head by a cop, but many are focusing on his race. Experts explain why

An irate man was shot in the head by a cop, but many are focusing on his race. Experts explain why

Cops handle white people with kid gloves, some argue, with the video of the Muldersdrift incident sparking new debates about the training...

19 Nov 2021

Cancel culture and how it could cost you your career and mental health

Cancel culture and how it could cost you your career and mental health

It may stem from good intentions but publicly calling someone out can destroy innocent lives as well.

12 Mar 2021

OPINION | Tiffany Haddish saying women should stop having sex to fix systemic racism is shocking and totally wrong

OPINION | Tiffany Haddish saying women should stop having sex to fix systemic racism is shocking and totally wrong

A joke made by American comedian Tiffany Haddish has sparked a debate on women's sexuality and rape.

21 Aug 2020