This extract delves into the enduring mystery surrounding the death of Tsietsi Mashinini, a prominent leader of the 1976 Soweto uprising. After years in exile grappling with…
In 1968, Walt Disney released The Love Bug, starring Herbie, a sentient, pearl-white 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. The film became a massive global box-office success, transforming the…
The 50th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 student uprising raises questions about the relevance of celebrating Youth Day amid damning revelations at the Madlanga commission. An…
Professor Thuli Madonsela reflects on the profound debt owed to the children and young people who confronted the apartheid state on June 16, 1976. She explores whether their…
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, connecting the struggles of 1976 to contemporary challenges in South Africa, including…
A city that works is a city you can rely on. When roads are maintained, electricity is steady, water systems hold up, and the administration runs without endless delays, everything else starts to lift. Certainty attracts investment. Investment…
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly seen as a cheaper alternative to professional services, but when it comes to legal advice, the risks of relying on AI are significant. Learn about the dangers of 'hallucinated judgments' and the lack of…
Across South Africa, audiences are changing where they get their news and whom they trust. A new class of independent, or “indie”, information providers is exerting significant influence over the public conversation, leveraging blogs, social…
As South Africa transitions into an era of coalition governance, moving away from one-party domination, the Dutch model of consensus-based coalition government, with its emphasis on consultation and a neutral public service, offers crucial…
