Ten years ago the black middle classes, of which I am part, were still in the mood to celebrate Freedom Day. For many of us our lives are fundamentally different to those of our parents and we enjoy opportunities and lifestyles of which they could only dream. But today even the black middle classes are disillusioned. The collapse of public services and infrastructure means that education, health care, security, electricity and now even water are increasingly privately sourced by those with the...
NEW DELHI: South Africa have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Heinrich Klaasen and Gerald Coetzee being the notable inclusions. The 15-member squad, led by Aiden Markram, features a blend of experience and youth, aiming to make a strong impact in the prestigious tournament.The T20 World Cup will be played across multiple venues, with the group stage divided into four groups. South Africa find themselves in Group D, alongside Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and...
Joshlin Smith has still not been found after going missing from a South African town in February.
Thirty years ago, two pivotal events reshaped the African continent: the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and the dawn of democracy in South Africa. These historical milestones, though starkly different—one a profound tragedy and the other a triumphant transition—share a common timeline and have deeply influenced the discourse on human rights, justice, and reconciliation. Now, three decades later, the youth of both nations carry forward these legacies, poised to shape their futures...
The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 7.125% as of May 1, which is 0.375 percentage points lower than yesterday. Additionally, the interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.625%, which is 0.125 percentage points higher than yesterday. With mortgage rates changing daily, it’s a good idea to check today’s rate before applying for a loan. It’s also important to compare different lenders’ current interest rates, terms, and fees to ensure you get the best deal. Rates last...
Nearly 5,000 Post Office Jobs at Risk. The Commission for Conciliation,
Build One South Africa – Mmusi Maimane, party leader Why should the Jewish community vote for you? I know we say this before every election, but these elections on 29 May 2024 really are the most important elections since 1994. For the first time since the transition to democracy, the African National Congress (ANC) is
Sunday’s commentary, which was almost impossible to “decipher,” told us that the Gaza war has nothing to do with “genocide,” “apartheid” or “colonialism” (“Deciphering the war in Gaza with one eye on the past,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, May 5). OK, well and good, very clever.
SLAM is timeless. The words and images in our pages have proven to influence generation after generation. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’ve gathered it all up in this brand new hardcover book. 30 YEARS OF SLAM fully chronicles our history in 256 beautiful pages and includes a forward written by Allen Iverson.
Pretoria, May 6 (Prensa Latina) South African Minister of the Presidency for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa assured on Monday that the Government is making satisfactory progress in pursuing the national energy plan, launched in July 2022. The post South Africa praises progress of the Energy Plan first appeared on Prensa Latina.
In speeches throughout his time in office (and in particular starting with the 2022 midterms), President Biden has warned a second Trump term would herald the “end of democracy.” But if anything, Biden is late to the party. The corporate media were doomsaying about democracy’s brutal demise as far back as early 2021, and their rhetoric has only grown more absurd since then. The most obvious issue with this dire warning, other than its absurd overuse by journalists loyal to liberals,...
In speeches throughout his time in office (and in particular starting with the 2022 midterms), President Biden has warned a second Trump term would herald the “end of democracy.” But if anything, Biden is late to the party. The corporate media were doomsaying about democracy’s brutal demise as far back as early 2021, and their rhetoric has only grown more absurd since then. The most obvious issue with this dire warning, other than its absurd overuse by journalists loyal to liberals,...