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It would be difficult to find someone who has made a more outstanding contribution to higher education in democratic-era South Africa than Professor Thoko Mayekiso.

The Basic Education Laws Amendments Bill is currently on President Ramaphosa’s desk waiting to be signed into law as part of the pre-election legislative frenzy. The DA, ACDP and FF Plus opposed the Bill while the EFF, IFP and PAC voted with the ANC in support of the Bill.

Greg Wolmarans, the prosecutor in the trial of Zane Kilian, Nafiz Modack and 13 others, has told the Cape High Court that Kilian knew he was ‘dealing with a police member. There is nothing in this trace reporting to give the indication that this is repossession of anything, much less a vehicle.’

In 1994, many who cast their ballots did so in the hope of ending oppression, and more than three centuries of colonial and apartheid rule. This time round, on 29 May, more than 27 million registered voters will have the opportunity to ensure that our democracy remains alive.

Anglo American Plc agreed to enter talks with larger rival BHP Group after rejecting a third proposal worth about $49 billion, opening the door for the first time to what would be the biggest mining deal in over a decade.

The tubers I had planted in the ground last year threw up shoots that grew like Jack’s beanstalk, some almost as tall as the house. This month I harvested the new tubers and I roasted them to make a pasta sauce. But guess what: they’re not artichokes at all.

The only way to stop poverty is to teach people to be self-sufficient. But how do you develop people’s skills when they’re queuing for a grant?

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The streets of Umlazi teem with people — even during the week. The reason is the area’s high levels of unemployment and poverty and the social challenges that come with that. It’s one of the murder and rape capitals of South Africa.

With a last burst of election rah-rah at rallies this weekend, political parties must hope that they have done enough in this pivotal and hotly contested poll. On Wednesday next week, it’s over to the voters.

Made in China in partnership with JMC Motors, the new Ford Territory plans to cause a stir in the hugely populated crossover SUV market.