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The University of Fort Hare, pictured, and Mangosuthu University of Technology are among those grappling with governance strain.
BLADE NZIMANDE

Save Fort Hare and stop with the theatrics

The university with its rich history is not only the pride of the Eastern Cape but of the continent. It needs to regain its glorious status in academia and not only be in the…

  • Bongekile Macupe
4 min read
Beef: Bridget Radebe has been alleged to be at the centre of a plot to remove Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, — an allegation she described as absurd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
BOTSWANA

Botswana allegations are ‘crazy’

Mining mogul Bridgette Radebe denies meddling in the neighbouring country’s politics

  • Simon Allison
7 min read
Workers at the ANC’s Luthuli House headquarters are aggrieved that the party is unable to offer them salary increases and bonuses and fear they may lose their jobs.
BOTSWANA

One of Botswana’s biggest landholders embroiled in controversy

Critics accuse the Botswana government of favouring a colonial-era company because of its allegedly close relationship with the powerful Khama family

  • Joel Konopo
14 min read
Karabo Mokoena’s death elicited a public outcry about violence against women in South Africa.
BOTSWANA

Letters to the Editor: February 23 to March 1

Our readers write in about Inxeba’s censorship, not all Botswanans are also Batswana and Eddie Koch

  • Letters
4 min read
BOTSWANA

Botswana marks peaceful transfer of power

Seretse Khama Ian Khama was inaugurated as Botswana’s President on Tuesday, inheriting a rare political and economic success story. Just next door, millions of Zimbabweans…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read