From Big Zulu, Sjava, AKA, Makhadzi, Julius Malema, Cyril, Ramaphosa, and more; here are some throwback pictures of Mzansi’s famous people.

On Saturday, DA Federal Leader John Steenhuisen called out the ‘absurdity’ of government’s new race targets for businesses.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Khanyi Mbau has revealed pics of her mini-me daughter Khanukani’s glamorous makeover.

Tourists visiting Thailand will have to fork out more next year as the country will begin to collect tourist tax from international visitors.

Nathi Mthethwa says a ‘post-mortem’ will be needed to assess Team SA’s performance at the Tokyo Olympics – as transformation remains a hot topic.

Professor Martin Hall may have a glittering CV – but UCT’s decision to bring him in for Professor Loretta Feris has sparked a huge transformation row.

SA Rugby has written to various unions scolding them on their transformation targets – and the failure to meet certain criteria.

The Mpumalanga Sunbirds were docked points for fielding too many black players which cost them their Division 2 semi-final in the Telkom Netball League.

Transformation was one of the topics on the agenda during the recent culture camp involving Proteas players.

Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza will be the face of the Office of the Transformation Ombudsman of Cricket South Africa’s Social Justice and Nation Building (SJN) project.

CSA transformation chair Dr Eugenia Kula-Ameyaw said that it is only fair that players who experienced a toxic working environment are compensated.

Ford examines transformation in South Africa’s motor industry sector and pledges support for new Automotive Industry Transformation Fund.

Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says federations should take the issue of transformation seriously as it is “non-negotiable”.

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus said that opponents of transformation didn’t really understand what the process was all about.

South African rugby has made significant strides in transforming the Springbok camp.

There were concerning findings on transformation in SA sports, according to Nathi Mthethwa.

There will be a bit of serious head-scratching in the Proteas camp, following the suspension of Kagiso Rabada.

CSA President Chris Nenzani has defended the game’s approach to transformation and called for government to aid in the process.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says government aims to create a national shipping carrier to transform the transport sector.

Solidarity claim that the rules regarding sports quotas give Minister Tokozile Xasa “unlimited power”, as they take transformation to the courts.

The Portfolio Committee on Sports and Recreation has branded comments made by Bok captain Siya Kolisi on transformation as “unfortunate”.

It’s not just Siya Kolisi who has come under fire for comments on transformation. In fact, these guys probably caused a lot more upheaval…

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi believes Madiba wouldnot have supported quotas in sport.

Allegations of racism at the Rustenburg Girls’ Junior school surfaced last week when 26-year-old Nozipho Mthembu was coerced to resign.

Kiwi columnist Mark Reason has had a go at South Africa’s transformation policy, stating that it will compromise the Springboks’ chances at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

The legendary fast bowler was himself heavily involved in implementing transformation targets when he was national convenor of selectors.

SARU SACOS Legends have hit back at All Blacks coach Steve Hansen over comments he made regarding the Springboks transformation policy.

Rassie Erasmus didn’t have to be courteous enough to give a response to Cosatu’s latest huffing and puffing, the team does that for him. But he did, simply.

Her resignation letter exposed issues of racial selectiveness in the Free State.

Could the DA split before the next election?

Ollie believes Jake has good intentions, but he would be following a “racist policy”.

Two University of Pretoria hostels have been slammed for their racist behaviour after failing to meet basic transformation requirements. These UP hostels remain basically all-white.

Land ownership patterns in South Africa have not really changed since the advent of democracy

Pretty firm.

Nonthando Ntsendwana underwent a life-changing transformation that has restored her self-confidence.

Thando Manana did not mince his words…

SuperSport say Hougaard was working as a freelancer and wasn’t sacked over his Tweets about transformation.

Former batsman Graeme Pollock believes we have to accept ‘middle of the road’ at best for the Proteas in Test cricket, despite them sitting second in the ICC rankings and top of the ODI charts.

South Africa’s constitutional democracy ushered in an era of hope and change for all South Africans, particularly those South Africans who were oppressed by discriminatory laws, through the brutality of colonialism and apartheid. This oppression and discrimination cut across all sections of South African society; political, social, economic, and across the sporting front.

The two organisations will submit similar complaints with other international governing bodies.

The ban on bidding for tournaments placed on some of South Africa’s major sporting federations has been lifted.

Both want the Transformation Charter declared invalid.

If anything it’ll stop traffic.

The slow pace of transformation in post apartheid South Africa is a reflection of persisting racism that has infected formal corporate institutions.

The majority of assessment of the Springboks’ fall from grace has glossed over one key factor: the prevailing culture of conservatism and exclusivity in SA rugby.

Earlier this year, Gauteng Education Department MEC Panyaza Lesufi said that apartheid-era school names need to change, but six months down the line, nothing has happened and Cosas has now accused him of dragging his feet.

Mains also wants World Rugby to intervene.

Former South African coach Gary Kirsten has backed Cricket South Africa’s transformation policy.

A local agent says that Cricket South Africa’s transformation targets will make it difficult for some players to forge a career in the sport.

The targets will come into effect immediately.

Just two years after starting up, Connect Sports Academy has already seen the results of investing in the country’s young sporting talent.

Former All Blacks coach and player – Laurie Mains – has some harsh words for South Africa’s quota system.

I’d like to start by recognising the contribution our youth in South Africa have made in all areas of our country. From fighting fascism to asserting themselves as nation builders through continued change; by having the courage and WILL to run the gauntlet of life and to aspire to the greatness in either form for which their parents and grandparents fought so hard for.

The time has come for the Springboks to take the stage under a new coach and a new ethos.

I’ll hazard a reasonable sum that this headline evokes a visceral response in almost everyone that reads it.

Photographer, Lee-Ann Olwage, has been wanting to take pictures inside Pollsmoor maximum security prison for some time. When she was eventually allowed in, she witnessed a fascinating sight.

A new survey by the South African Institute of Race Relations shows that an overwhelming majority of black South Africans believe that sports teams should be picked based on merit and not transformation goals.

AfriForum and Solidarity on Tuesday announced that they will be seeking legal action in response to recent statements on quotas in South African sport made by Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula.

The ANC Youth League say they will “go to rugby fields to disturb games” until the sport has transformed to their approval.

A small cricket club in the tiny rural village of Ga-Sekororo in Limpopo is doing its bit for transformation in cricket and wants to share its story with the world through a new fundraising campaign.

I am writing you this letter to invite you for a frank conversation about transformation. In particular, about our role in transforming our workplaces.

We’re not sure if this columnist is suggesting that making rugby more inclusive is a bad thing or if he just muddled his words a bit.

I couldn’t help but over hear a conversation between a young black employee and his mentor. The conversation got me thinking that racial quotas might actually be causing poor performance in South Africa.

Not backed by SARU or the Department of Sports and Recreation, this little academy has shown what is possible with a little bit of elbow grease.

Transformation is a loaded word is far too often misunderstood and leads to animosity.

Achieving a beautiful appearance has been desirable since, well, forever. Methods of achieving and maintaining beauty have surfaced in the form of all sorts of procedures and potions.

A rugby academy from Khayelitsha will celebrate a big milestone this Wednesday, playing of their first ever gold medal in Cape Town’s In2Touch League.

The “Open Stellenbosch” movement’s demands have been met and the university will introduce English as the primary language in 2016.

The narratives of South African rugby are complex and profoundly intertwined in the politics of race, ethnicity and identity. This is why there are competing and divisive storylines in the communal memory of the nation’s rugby history.

Cricket South Africa have come under fire from a group of black cricketers who have sent a letter to the governing body over selection issues.

Mbalula insists that if sprorts teams fail to transform, drastic steps will be taken.

If you didn’t have a clue what Minister Fikile Mbalula was on about during his press conference on transformation in rugby, you’re not alone.

As far as World Cup squad announcements go, Friday’s squad will be more closely monitored than any other announcement in South Africa’s history.

The agricultural sector has struggled to deal with the changes and challenges that come along with transformation.