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White workers earn 380% more than blacks
White conservative groups continue to claim exclusion, while the labour market keeps white workers at the summit of earnings and security.
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Fragmented workers, the only mourners in ANC-SACP divorce
When workers are divided by political loyalty to competing parties, they cannot effectively unite against employers during wage negotiations
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Tshwane Metro tender favouritism and unpaid security services
TMPD deputy chief Dhlamini denied favouring a security company owned by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi's brother Bheki Nkosi
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Angélique Kidjo, still unstoppable at 65
The Beninese legend discusses the inspiration behind her latest album HOPE!!, honouring her mother while continuing a decades-long journey of musical exploration and connection
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Minerals boom but benefits bypass communities
South Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global race for critical minerals but new research and warnings suggest those closest to extraction might lose out, echoing long-standing inequalities in the mining sector
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M&G 30 April 2026
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IDC under scrutiny as entrepreneurs detail liquidation fallout
An entrepreneur has accused the Industrial Development Corporation of rigid recovery practices that ignore the impact of Covid-19, as calls grow for an inquiry into its treatment of struggling black-owned businesses
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M&G 30 April 2026
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A new mood for the BMW X3
The Pure Design strips back the aggression of SUV styling in favour of a cleaner, more elegant approach - while delivering the smooth performance and comfort expected from the badge
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Hidden inequality in SA's workplaces
As South Africa marks Workers' Day on 1 May, much of the public conversation rightly focuses on wages, job security and rising unemployment.
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Paying tribute to the working class
As the world marks May Day, the African National Congress (ANC) pays tribute to the indomitable spirit, courage and heroic role of workers whose sacrifices helped free our nation.
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M&G 30 April 2026
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THE HIDDEN LABOUR ISSUE IN PLAIN SIGHT
Why menopause is a workers' issue South Africa can no longer ignore
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Still turning heads: Mercedes-Benz C Class
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new electric C-Class at its global launch last week, drawing mixed reactions to its updated design language.
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Africa leads efforts to help ailing Cuba
A Southern African-led initiative is coordinating humanitarian support as the country struggles with shortages and infrastructure collapse
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Reclaiming migrant histories through music
A meditation on South Africa's paradoxes, where Berita's music becomes an echo of pan-African solidarity amid rising xenophobic tension
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M&G 30 April 2026
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May Day and the disappearance of the labour beat
With the country marking the 32nd anniversary of May Day since the democratic breakthrough, an increasingly uncomfortable question arises: who will tell the story of labour and how, in a context where the labour beat is steadily disappearing from mainstream media?
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M&G 30 April 2026
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LRNCE and the politics of crafting slowly
Marrakech design studio reshaping global interiors through slow craft, LRNCE, brings its quietly radical world of making to both Cape Town and Johannesburg
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M&G 30 April 2026
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A focus on one faltering building block
The country presents a clear illustration of how a weak social foundation constrains industrial development and reinforces structural inefficiencies but we can change that
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M&G 30 April 2026
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'By hook or by crook'
The ANC has been served with court papers by branches seeking to halt the conference, which was officially set for Wednesday
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Complaint against Idac head
Civil society organisation Public Interest SA has lodged a criminal complaint with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) against advocate Andrea Johnson, the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac), over her alleged involvement in a past recruitment process in which her husband Junaid Johnson was a candidate.
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Investing for the price of a coffee
Property investment often feels like a gated community.
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Workers' Day 32 years on
Today we dedicate our Thought Leader section to Workers' Day, one of the most important days in honour of workers across the globe.
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M&G 30 April 2026
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The leadership crisis behind joblessness
Our high unemployment rate is not incidental. It is the outcome of decisions taken, priorities set and in some cases, the absence of decisive action across institutions responsible for shaping economic and labour market outcomes
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M&G 30 April 2026
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Reflections on workers' regression, resistance and renewal
As we commemorate May Day 2026, we must confront a difficult but necessary truth: the state of workers' rights in South Africa is not advancing in any meaningful sense.
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Iran war a reset moment for Africa
On the other hand, many African countries rely heavily on imported fuel, and rising oil prices have resulted in higher transportation costs, increased food prices and broader inflation.
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M&G 24 April 2026
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Storyteller, scholar, star
Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni wins Best Actress for 'Sierra's Gold', marking a powerful return to acting with a fearless, eccentric performance rooted in vulnerability and truth
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M&G 24 April 2026
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SA marks 32 years of democracy amid
South Africa's 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
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M&G 24 April 2026
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The sound of freedom is not silence
Leaving the township can change your surroundings but unlearning the fear it taught your body is where the real work of freedom begins
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M&G 24 April 2026
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'We are all complicit': Inside 'The Blue Album'
Blending performance and storytelling, Vuyelwa Maluleke interrogates belonging, language and lived experience in a work that is as intimate as it is unsettling
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M&G 24 April 2026
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A nugget of hope in the inner city
I tweeted something this week that stuck with a lot of people: “An abandoned, hijacked CBD building turned into a fully let student housing success story.”
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M&G 24 April 2026
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Freedom in our lifetime
On Monday we hand over our report card to those — too numerous to mention — who laid down their lives for the freedom we enjoy.
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M&G 24 April 2026
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The next stage of a rising R&B star
With a deluxe edition of her latest album on the way and a milestone performance only days away, Nanette is ready to step into the next stage of her ascendancy
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