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Ra'eesa Pather

Ra'eesa Pather

Ra’eesa Pather is a general news journalist with the Mail & Guardian’s online team. She cut her teeth at The Daily Vox in Cape Town before moving to Johannesburg and joining the M&G.; She's written about memory, race and gender in columns and features, and has dabbled in photography.
#SONA2017 marred by show of force against dissent
#SONA2017 marred by show of force against dissent
It has been seven years since President Jacob Zuma gave his first State of the Nation address, and in that time the number of police, soldiers and...
Zuma's letter, Sona 2017 and the siege Parliament knew nothing about
Zuma's letter, Sona 2017 and the siege Parliament knew nothing about
A new concern arising from the presidency's letter to Parliament about the controversial security measures in place for the State of the...
DA, EFF slam Zuma deployment of SANDF to Sona
DA, EFF slam Zuma deployment of SANDF to Sona
The Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters have condemned President Jacob Zuma for deploying 441 members of the South African...
​Phahlane files application for IPID search warrant to be set aside
​Phahlane files application for IPID search warrant to be set aside
Acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has filed an application at the high court in Pretoria for the search and seizure...
Developer behind Bromwell Street evictions believes he is creating opportunities
Developer behind Bromwell Street evictions believes he is creating opportunities
The managing director of the property development company that owns cottages in Bromwell Street, says the new flats he plans to build will...
Judge’s comments in eviction case pushes fisheries department to request his recusal
Judge’s comments in eviction case pushes fisheries department to request his recusal
The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries has requested that the judge president of the high court in Cape Town urgently remove acting...
Malema to Zuma: We’ll see you at Sona
Malema to Zuma: We’ll see you at Sona
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is waiting for his chance to see President Jacob Zuma when he delivers the State of the...
Crib Notes: Everything you need to know about the FIC Amendment Bill
Crib Notes: Everything you need to know about the FIC Amendment Bill
For a piece of paper, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Amendment Bill has had a lot of accusations thrown its way. It is supposedly...
NPA's Jiba and Mrwebi to launch fightback in Supreme Court of Appeal
NPA's Jiba and Mrwebi to launch fightback in Supreme Court of Appeal
The National Prosecuting Authority's deputy national director of public prosecutions, Nomgcobo Jiba, and special director of public prosecutions Lawrence Mrwebi’s have been granted leave to appeal a court decision which saw them struck off the roll of advocates last...
EFF mulls action on fake posters
EFF mulls action on fake posters
In the same week that Donald Trump’s spokesperson presented the concept of “alternative facts”, South Africa exploded with speculation...
Grace Bible Church: We don't discriminate against anyone
Grace Bible Church: We don't discriminate against anyone
The Grace Bible Church has defended itself against allegations of discrimination, saying everybody, including gay people, is welcome at the...
Gift of the Givers: We believe Shiraaz Mohamed is alive
Gift of the Givers: We believe Shiraaz Mohamed is alive
South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed, who was abducted in Syria 13 days ago, is alive, according to "connected people"...