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“The conclusions of the Public Protector to the contrary are, with respect, unsubstantiated and prejudicial. They are strongly denied,” Mbalula said in a statement on Friday. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

On our Lists this week: Joe Carter, Women in Southern Africa, and BlacKkKlansman

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Christine Qunta joined the Black Consciousness Movement at the age of 20. At 66, she reflects on the women of the movement. (Photo: Elewani Netshifhire)

BCM women led from the front

The goal of black consciousness was social and psychological liberation for both sexes

Three SABC board members resign

Three SABC board members resigned on Thursday with immediate effect, bringing to six the number of members who resigned since last year.

Qunta resigns from SABC board

Controversial SABC board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta has resigned, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.

Report: Motlanthe to join Cabinet

President Thabo Mbeki is set to appoint African National Congress deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe to his Cabinet next month after being ordered to do so by his party, the…

SACP concerned at reports of SABC ‘battle’

The South African Communist Party (SACP) on Tuesday expressed its deep concern at media reports signalling a ”looming battle” between the South African Broadcasting Corporation…

Presidency: Mbeki to respond over SABC board concerns

The Presidency has declined to confirm whether President Thabo Mbeki will hold back on appointing the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board as requested by…

Call for SABC board to be reconsidered

Several labour and civil-society organisations have asked President Thabo Mbeki to hold back on appointing the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board and return…

Sunday Times apologises to Qunta

Cape Town lawyer Christine Qunta on Monday welcomed the Sunday Times‘s retraction of defamatory statements made by the newspaper against her, saying the apology was proof that…

TAC stands by Qunta statement

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) says it stands by its statement on South African Broadcasting Corporation board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta and on Thursday laid…

Stop defaming me, Qunta tells TAC

South African Broadcasting Corporation board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta has demanded the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) stop publishing defamatory material about her.…

DA lays charge against Qunta

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid a charge against South African Broadcasting Corporation board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta of contravening provisions of the Medicines…

TAC allegations defamatory, says Qunta lawyer

Allegations that South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta is involved in a company selling medicines purported to cure HIV/Aids were…

TAC plans to block Qunta’s SABC appointment

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has threatened to take court action if lawyer Christine Qunta is reappointed to the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation…

Cosatu turns back on SABC board shortlist

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Thursday rejected the proposed shortlist of candidates to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board. An…

ANC denies interfering in SABC board selection

The African National Congress (ANC) on Monday dismissed as ”mischievous and fanciful” suggestions that it interfered in the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)…

Filling the gaps in land reform

The report of the panel of experts on the development of policy on foreign ownership of land in South Africa is the product of a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified and…

SABC board approved despite bitter protests

Despite loud and bitter protests from the opposition, the National Assembly on Thursday approved the slate of candidates for the board of the South African Broadcasting…

Cosatu hits out at list of SABC board nominees

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has condemned the absence of ”working-class representatives” on the final list of names for the new South African Broadcasting…

Committee finalises SABC board nominees

The National Assembly’s communications committee on Tuesday recommended 12 names for the new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board, including six current board…