This is an edited extract from Attacking the Heart of Apartheid by Yunus Carrim, which tells the story of the MK’s Special Operations Unit
Courageous Samson Mokoena dedicated his time to fighting pollution and his determination to take on ArcelorMittal saw a landmark court ruling
Metsimaholo municipality residents have accused the chemicals and energy company of not employing locals and of pumping toxic pollutants into the air
Solidarity says its go-slow will cost the company millions without jeopardising essential fuel supplies
The industrial town, part of the contested Metsimaholo area, is seeking renewal
The worst-performing municipalities were found in the Free State and North West which had huge liquidity shortfalls.
Mmusi Maimane has urged residents of the Metsimaholo municipality to kick the ANC out of power when they vote in the upcoming by-elections
Zamdela residents were angry with the government a year ago. Many say they will not vote because "politics is pointless".
An academy dedicated exclusively to one sport is not only frequented by champions, but is also producing them.
After three days of violent protests on the streets of Zamdela the government buckled and momentarily heeded the demands of residents in the area.
Don’t be fooled by the genteel silence in the quaint Free State town of Parys — there are many unchecked emotions rumbling beneath the surface.
Local politics may be fraught with animosity, but they are essential for effective governance, writes Gregory Mthembu-Salter.
The Sasolburg riots have raised questions over the timing of municipal boundary changes, and the Free State’s premier is shifting the blame.
Sasol’s intimate involvement in the Free State town’s history means the company is a ghostly presence in the contemporary conflagration.
In this week’s Weekend 101 Sasolburg protests turn violent, FNB hurts ANC’s feelings and Beyonce gets nailed for ‘lip-synching’.
A consensus over the death toll in the Sasolburg protests has been reached, with police confirming that four people have died due to violence so far.
A security guard has said that police also looted shops during the violent protests in Zamdela.
Free State Premier Ace Magashule has backed the establishment of a task team to investigate the municipal demarcation issues in the province.
Despite a minister’s promise to halt the municipal merger, protesters in Zamdela say their strike will continue until the government listens.
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi has postponed the planned merger of two municipalities in the Free State.
