Quinton Mtyala

Assistant Editor, Cape Argus

Editor’s Note: George and Ballito tragedies an example of worker exploitation

Quinton Mtyala|Published

The dangers faced by workers in South Africa, especially illegal immigrants, have been starkly highlighted by recent tragedies. These workers often toil in the shadows ...

SAJBD slams ANC for snub of election debate venue

Quinton Mtyala|Published

The ANC has come under fire from the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) after the party refused an invitation to participate in a televised debate ...

Pro-Zionist wife involved in Fish Hoek altercation stays defiant

Quinton Mtyala|Published

A woman who, along with her husband, was involved in a violent altercation with pro-Palestinian protest at a busy intersection in Sun Valley, Fish Hoek remains defiant. ...

Editor’s Note: Zimbabwe's currency charade - new notes, same problems

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Until Zimbabwe addresses the root causes of its economic woes – political instability and a lack of growth – the cycle of devaluation will continue.

Cape Town talent among awarded artists recognised at Arts and Cultures Gala

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Cape Town Town artist Haroon Gunn-Salie, 35, won the “Outstanding Visual Artist Award” for his body of work.

Markus Jooste commits suicide at Hermanus home

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Formerly one of the richest men in Africa, Markus Jooste committed suicide yesterday at his Hermanus home a day after the Financial Sector Conduct Authority indicated ...

‘Mutual interests’ will ensure US threats to sanction South Africa will come to nought

Quinton Mtyala|Published

The South African government says threats by two US congressmen to table legislation in the US House of Representatives, which seeks to punish South Africa over ...

Stellenbosch University hurries to house angry protesting students

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Hundreds of aggrieved Stellenbosch University students yesterday occupied the university’s administration block, to protest their lack of housing before the start ...

Stellenbosch University’s ‘house of horrors’ known about since 2020

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Stellenbosch University’s student representative council has called for an audit of all residences after a shocking discovery last week of two hidden rooms at the ...

Springboks give SA a special December holiday thanks to Rugby World Cup victory

Quinton Mtyala|Published

After this weekend’s triumph by the victorious Springboks, lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy for successive World Cups, and the only team to have done so four times, ...

Three provinces agree to work together on green hydrogen

Quinton Mtyala|Published

The premiers of the Northern, Western and Eastern Cape provinces will sign a memorandum of understanding which will bind them to collaborate on the development of ...

Property developer Shafiq Naser killed by assassins on a superbike in Cape Town

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Quinton Mtyala|Published

Shafiq Naser’s murder comes almost a year after his brother, Abdel Fattah Nassar, was shot dead in a gun battle near the V&A Waterfront.

Bishopscourt land claim halted over environmental objections

Quinton Mtyala|Published

More than 50 years after the Protea Village community in Bishopscourt was forcibly displaced by the Group Areas Act, environmentalists are mounting a legal challenge ...

Cape officials welcome move to level 1 but still call for end to national lockdown

Quinton Mtyala|Published

While Western Cape officials welcomed the move to lockdown level 1, they have again called for the end to the lockdown to enable a quick recovery for the economy. ...

African tech boffins gather in Lagos to shape the continent’s digital path

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Last week 12 technology start-ups from across Africa were in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Google Launchpad Start-up Week vying for potential investors.

WATCH: #Dagga Party gearing up for appeal to green vote

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Jeremy Acton, the leader of the Dagga Party, hopes relaxed attitudes towards dagga will see his party get elected to the National Assembly.

Zuma hits back over Ramaphosa's 'nine lost years' comments

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa?s speech at WEF in which he described the reign of his predecessor as ?nine lost years?.

James Watson is wrong, intellect has nothing to do with genetics

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Educational outcomes can?t point to the intelligence of one particular race but more to whether individuals are adequately resourced to succeed.

Ghosts of State Capture will be difficult to exorcise

Quinton Mtyala|Published

When they are needed the most, miracles are in short supply, and so it proved to be for former president Jacob Zuma.

DA's election strategy collapsed with launch of anti-gang unit, says Rasool

Quinton Mtyala|Published

The ANC has slammed the DA after a statement by Cape Town?s mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith slating the launch of the police?s anti-gang ...

Gupta 'fixer' pressed Home Affairs official over visa applications

Quinton Mtyala|Published

Gupta family 'fixer' Ashu Chawla contacted a veteran of the Department of Home Affairs Ronald Steyn around eight times about rejected visa applications.

WATCH: Apleni draws ire of MPs over Gupta naturalisation debacle

Quinton Mtyala|Published

MPs sent former Home Affairs director-general Mkuseli Apleni packing, as they tried to get to the bottom of the Gupta family?s naturalisation fiasco.

Supra Mahumapelo out as North West ANC chair after PEC disbands

Quinton Mtyala|Published

The ANC?s NEC resolved to dissolve the North West PEC, months after violent protests forced former North West premier Supra Mahumapelo to step down.

SABC cries foul over sporting rights

Quinton Mtyala|Published

The SABC board and executive have pleaded for regulations on sports broadcasting rights.

IRR goes to battle with DA over contentious BBBEE policies

Quinton Mtyala|Published

While the DA considers new policies to campaign ahead of the next general elections, one of the most contentious policies will be over BBBEE.