Melodi Ya Mamelodi: The Cry for Bonolo and Bohlale
The tragic killing of 14-year-old twins Bonolo and Bohlale Makena in Mamelodi West raises urgent questions about child safety, community responsibility, and investing in our youth.
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Editorial: Enough GBV talk, it’s time to deliver
President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded that the state has failed to protect women from gender-based violence. Now, with strict new deadlines set for action, South Africans must hold…
Councils cannot keep dodging Eskom bill
With municipal debt to Eskom exceeding R120 billion, sustainable recovery requires treating indebted municipalities as financially distressed, enabling direct interventions and…
The quality of voters will decide the 2026 Local Government Elections
As local government elections approach, the spotlight must shift from mayoral candidates and party lists to the voters themselves, whose demand for meritocracy will ultimately…
Where history meets high-end living
From a cattle post and colonial burial ground to a vibrant Atlantic Seaboard property hotspot, explore the fascinating three-century transformation of Cape Town's Green Point.
The Mitsubishi Destinator is the family SUV surprise of the year
Defying initial expectations, the new Mitsubishi Destinator emerges as an exceptional 7-seater family SUV with turbocharged punch, clever interior practicality, and superb value.
Could South African children sue Big Tech over ‘harmful design’?
Following high-profile US rulings against Meta and YouTube over addictive design, global litigation is targeting tech giants—and South African courts could be the next…
Do not turn one bigot into a community
Following a racist incident in Norwood, SAJBD National Director Wendy Kahn argues that the hateful actions of an individual should not be used to assign collective guilt to South…
Thought LeaderComment & Analysis
One Man’s View Does Not Dim the Success of Matsamo CPA
In a right of reply, the Matsamo Communal Property Association refutes claims made by Phahlane Group CEO Mbuso Thumbathi, highlighting its proven track record in agricultural production, compliance, and community development.
The forgotten ANC poet-activist who warned the party about power
Long before the ANC took power in South Africa, activist-poet and lawyer Munzhedzi 'Zorro' Ramovha foresaw the dangers of liberation leaders succumbing to corruption, arrogance, and unchecked authority. William Gumede reflects on his life, his…
Wicknell Chivayo’s gifts: The price of political influence
Following reports of Wicknell Chivayo's death, an incisive analysis explores the political meaning of his conspicuous philanthropy and the complex web of patronage, public tenders, and influence in Zimbabwe.
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