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NWABISA MAKUNGA | Of course cops must fight thugs, but they too should be kept in check
I have followed with keen interest a conversation unfolding on different platforms about the killing of criminal suspects by police, in particular in KwaZulu-Natal.The debate is highly charged and certainly necessary.
NWABISA MAKUNGA | Protest seeking to vilify judge over concocted claims dangerous
The protesters were accusing journalists of this publication and elsewhere of shielding alleged corruption by a sitting judge, presumably as part of some conspiracy.
NWABISA MAKUNGA | Springbok magic a reminder of what Mzansi is capable of with its best foot forward
last week was an important reminder of what we can be as a nation, if we did not allow mediocre rogues to influence and shape the direction of our beautiful country.
NWABISA MAKUNGA | Countdown to Sowetan SA Home Loans School Quiz
With their entry forms, schools had to write motivations letters for selection. I’ve read every single one of them and I can tell you, selecting only 32 was a tough ask. The ones that struck a chord with me were those written by the pupils themselves, at times by hand. Just pen and paper telling a compelling and authentic story.
Human life mere collateral damage in EFF's politics of spectacle
It had been clear all of last week that the province was “on fire”, as some experts call it.
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Mob justice is a first step on the slippery slope of the road to tyranny
Practices rooted in violence have no place in a constitutional democracy
ANC preys on our acceptance of low leadership standards in the party
Meaningless power plays designed only to distract us from looting project
'No one is undermining your right to religious views, Chief Justice'
Chief justice has a responsibility to protect dignity of his office
Electoral numbers do not always reflect majority feeling
Voters no longer believe their choice makes a difference


















