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As we commemorate Workers Day 2026, and 32 years into democracy, it is time for us to reflect on the rights of workers and confront unemployment. (SAFTU)

Editorial: Workers’ Day 32 years on

As we commemorate Workers Day 2026, and 32 years into democracy, it is time for us to reflect on the rights of workers and confront unemployment

“White Privilege, Black Pain: The Power of Race in Democratic South Africa” by Kim Heller – published by @xarrabooks

Andile Mngxitama’s inconsistency and the politics of denigration and opportunism

I remain close to the places where ordinary black life meets the police, the farmer, the mine and the state face to face. That ground has no patience for fashionable radicalism.…

A still from the video of Dookoom’s ‘Larney

Has Mutant foretold larney’s downfall and it’s left him shit-scared?

Widespread calls for "Larney, Jou Poes!" to be banned stem from feelings of white guilt and trepidation aroused by the song’s raw antagonism.

As white people we are raised to think that we are central to everything  – especially in relation to other races. (Supplied)

Racism and the Whiteness Default

As white people we are raised to think we are central to everything, especially in relation to other races, writes Gillian Schutte.

Patriarchal types denigrate the vagina because of their deep-seated clitoris envy.

Don’t vajazzle this jewel

The term "vagina" reduces women to a sexless commodity and contains violent potential, says documentary filmmaker, Gillian Schutte.

The violence and hatred shown to the One in Nine protesters was an example of white entitlement.

No cause to celebrate a racist Pride

The nasty response to a protest by black lesbians at the Jo’burg Gay Pride shows the event has lost its political thrust, writes Gillian Schutte.

ANC Women’s League to hold miniskirt march

Feminists slut their stuff

The fact that they are scantily clad is precisely the point of the protest.

Political clichés not thrilling

Political clichés not thrilling

In <i>Retribution</i>, the national film fund has backed another ‘crisis of masculinity’ film, argues <b>Gillian Schutte.</b>

We swear this is good for you

What is the deal with people and good old natural expletives?