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Voting day in Msholozi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANC

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

  • Khaya Koko
9 min read
1789

‘1789’: A production making dreams come to life at Sibikwa Art Centre

Play about the French revolution, directed by France’s Ariane Mnouchkine and on the boards in Benoni, resonates deeply with local audience

  • Lesego Chepape
4 min read
ALBERTON

Johannesburg earthquake is strongest in six years

This is the strongest earthquake to rattle South Africa since April 3, 2017, when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Déborah Lukumuena plays an amateur wrestler and young security officer in the film Robust. (Photo courtesy of the European Film Festival)
AGNIESZKA HOLLAND

The European Film Festival hits South African screens

The free online festival, opening today, projects a complex mosaic of a continent under stress

  • Carlos Amato
7 min read
At the frontline: Tasneem Motara, the MEC in charge of infrastructure in Gauteng, is under immense pressure to deliver. (Delwyn Verasamy)
BENONI

‘Over-preparing’ to fight the virus

Gauteng infrastructure MEC Tasneem Motara’s life has changed. It is calmer, but preparing for a flood of Covid-19 patients raises the pressure

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read
Chief electoral officer of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, Sy Mamabolo. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
2019 ELECTIONS

IEC anticipated smooth start to polls despite hiccups

Some 26.7-million voters, 22 924 voting stations, 189 000 volunteers and over 60-million national and provincial ballot papers will be in play

  • Natasha Marrian
3 min read
Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
2019 ELECTIONS

IEC removes official from Benoni voting station

The Electoral commission confirmed in a statement that they have dismissed an official who allowed a party agent to help with moving of special votes

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
2 min read
Nhlanhla Nene
BENONI

As mob justice scars linger, Etwatwa rallies to blow the whistle on crime

A community in Etwatwa, where people have turned to vigilante justice, has reached a tenuous agreement with police but anguished hearts remain

  • Raeesa Pather
9 min read
No justice: Nozintombi and her daughter reported a case of sexual assault but the mother says neither the police nor the education authorities appear to be taking the matter seriously.
BENONI

Bitter aftermath of sexual abuse

A mother and daughter appear to have been failed by the very agencies meant to protect them

  • Bongekile Macupe
7 min read
BENONI

Fourth NDM-1 superbug death in SA hospital

A fourth person has died in a Benoni hospital after contracting the antibiotics-resistant superbug New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
BENONI

Serbian team says Benoni hotel a ‘decrepit dump’

The hotel offered to the Serbian team for the Soccer World Cup is a "decrepit dump," the Belgrade daily <i>Press</i> said on Tuesday.

  • Andrew Heavens Guest
  • Sapa Author
  • Mail Guardian Online Reporter
2 min read
BANGLADESH CRICKET TEAM

Amla century sets up big win for SA

Hashim Amla made a maiden one-day international century as South Africa beat Bangladesh by 128 runs in the second one-day international.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
BENONI

Amla century leads SA run feast

Hashim Amla made a maiden one-day international century as SA’s batsmen feasted on the Bangladesh bowling in the second one-day international.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
BENONI

Golfers tee off at grand new SA course

Professional golfers will be put to the test in Benoni when they tee up at the Sunshine Tour’s BMG Classic on Thursday.

  • Allan Robertson
2 min read
ALFONSO THOMAS

Titans, Cobras heading for a draw

The Titans had a slender first-innings lead of 10 runs with four wickets in hand when bad light stopped play on the third day of their SuperSport Series match against the Cape…

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
BENONI

United draw with Cosmos

Benoni Premier United shared a goalless draw with Jomo Cosmos in a Premier Soccer League match played in Tembisa on Sunday afternoon. The goalkeepers of both teams had a busy…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
BENONI

Steyn gives SA selectors timely reminder

Dale Steyn gave the national selectors a timely reminder of his abilities with a five-wicket haul in the opening match of the Indian tour at Willowmoore Park on Thursday. The…

  • Jane Bramley
3 min read
BENONI

Dept of Health to budget for traditional medicine

The traditional-medicines sector will soon be recognised in the department of health’s budget, Minister of Health Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said on Friday. Speaking at a…

  • Duncan Guy
2 min read
BENONI

Victorious start to Kiwis’ SA visit

New Zealand won the first Standard Bank one-day international against South Africa A at Willowmoore Park on Friday, after rain and lightning stopped play after 43 overs. When the…

  • Jane Bramley
2 min read
BENONI

Kemp leads Titans to victory

A rollicking 85 off 58 deliveries by master blaster Justin Kemp saw the Titans to a five-wicket victory over the Dolphins in their Standard Bank Pro20 match at Willowmoore Park…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read