Vavi’s rape accuser wants R4 million

A woman who accused Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi of raping her is seeking R4.1 million in damages from him, the union federation, and its biggest affiliate

First Strut’s Jeff Wiggill – R1bn fraudster must be laughing from his grave

Before his mysterious death, the late Jeff Wiggill (55), who masterminded the R1bn First Strut fraud, had his life insured for tens of millions of rand. Among the underwriters was Discovery Life, still smarting since paying a fortune to the Brett Kebble estate after the apparent murder of the mining fraudster – an event later … Read more

Best blogs 2013: Mandy Collins explains why good grammar is good for your business

There’s only one sin worse than not being on social media these days – and that is to engage badly through these modern communications channels. Journalist Mandy Collins reckons there’s much room for improvement out there among South Africa’s professional social media practitioners. Mandy is a social media expert, particularly on Twitter (@CollinsMandy). She’s nice … Read more

Activists stepping up to defend Cape Times editor Alide Dasnois after her firing by new CEO Iqbal Surve’

Journalism is an interesting business. It is simultaneously a profit-making enterprise and a crucial support structure for democratic governance. Journalists seek to please audiences, but their salaries are paid by advertisers and they answer to owners who are sometimes subjects of the stories they write. All in all, it’s an awkward business, as the recent … Read more