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Nelson Mandela  believed that forgetting the past would help white people embrace democracy.

We must not give up on achieving Madiba’s dreams

Let the legacy of Nelson Mandela strengthen our national goal of good for all as the Global South finds its rightful place

As parliament’s speaker Frene Ginwala also oversaw the passing of some of the most progressive legislation in the world for women’s rights. Photo: Supplied

A tribute to Frene Ginwala, a champion of women’s rights

The anti-apartheid leader implementing structural changes to dismantle the patriarchal nature of parliament

The founding speaker of South Africa’s first democratic parliament, Frene Ginwala, has died, two weeks after suffering a stroke. (SA Gov Flickr)

Founding speaker of parliament Frene Ginwala has died

Ginwala served the ANC and the anti-apartheid struggle in exile for three decades

In his latest bid for the removal of Billy Downer from the arms deal trial, the former president claims the prosecutor fuelled the narrative that he wants to delay the case (Wikus de Wet/Pool/AFP)

Zuma lawyers confirm he will not be attending Sona

The former president’s lawyers say they do not know how where Parliament obtained the information about his attendance

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

‘No say in Ginwala inquiry’ – Simelane

Former NPA boss Menzi Simelane said that he did not determine what documents made up the government’s submission to the Ginwala inquiry.

Zuma shuts down inquiry into NPA boss Mxolisi Nxasana

The inquiry into whether the prosecutions boss is fit for the job has been terminated just as it was due to begin, on the orders of the president.

Frene Ginwala.

Speaker for the silent majority

Frene Ginwala spoke to Sarah Evans about the trials of being an advocate for women at the birth of the new South Africa.

National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana.

All eyes fall on Nxasana inquiry

Like the Ginwala inquiry, the intended probe into the NPA boss will be the first of its kind, and everyone will be interested in how it functions.

Point of no return

Point of no return

This may be the year in which, on the corruption front, South Africa faces its "TRC moment" writes <b>Richard Calland</b>

Where are South Africa’s young lionesses?

<b>Verashni Pillay</b> wonders about the dearth of young women leaders in our country’s politics.

Zille: Simelane not fit to hold office

The DA filed papers in the High Court on Friday opposing the appointment of Menzi Simelane as the national director of public prosecutions.

ANC calls on Ginwala to ‘clarify’ her comments

The ANC was ”utterly disappointed” in Frene Ginwala over comments she made to the Sunday Times bemoaning the lack of leadership in South Africa.

Ginwala: I did not have only criticism for Zuma

Frene Ginwala did not only criticise President Jacob Zuma in an interview with a journalist, but also had some praise for him, she said on Monday.

ANC lashes out at Ginwala

Frene Ginwala’s comments on salary hikes for government officials displayed ”blinding pettiness”, the office of the ANC chief whip said on Sunday.

Ginwala: Local ANC councillors lack accountability

Problems in the organisational structure of the ANC have led to a lack of accountability by councillors, ANC veteran Frene Ginwala said on Monday.

Court expected to hear Pikoli case soon

The High Court in Pretoria is likely to hear an urgent application by axed prosecutions boss Vusi Pikoli on Thursday, his attorney said on Monday.

Pikoli files papers challenging successor

Lawyers for axed prosecutions boss Vusi Pikoli were filing an urgent interdict in Pretoria on Thursday to prevent the appointment of his successor.

Pikoli in battle to save his job

Vusi Pikoli is challenging his sacking as NPA head in an effort to defend the rule of law, according to papers prepared for submission to court.

Pikoli defends himself before Parliament

Vusi Pikoli insisted on Tuesday that the report of former speaker Frene Ginwala into his fitness to hold office vindicated his integrity.

Minister: Selebi must go

Safety and Security Minister Nathi Mthethwa has requested President Kgalema Motlanthe to replace suspended police National Commissioner Jackie Selebi.