The saga reflected political sniping and the inability of parties in the government of national unity to cooperate
We cannot afford myopic ignorance at this volatile point in world history
South Africans have, in recent years, looked beyond the ANC in hope of finding new voices capable of holding the line on spending and corruption. Instead, what they have received is a bewildering capitulation and weak opposition
This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we don’t have either
This year, Donald Trump’s antipathy to the media has manifested into a more focused, deliberate assault on press freedom and procedures
The latest gut punch arrived earlier this month with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetting a blanket ban on edible cannabis products
Statistics are scant, but the foster care system in South Africa has its fair share of critics. There is a severe backlog, inadequate resources and a shortage of trained foster parents, meaning high turnover rates
We should celebrate contributions from the private sector to fulfill a need but not at the cost of using children as billboards
The Competition Commission’s findings regarding search engines and social media platforms is positive, but the media’s salvation lies with its readers
Opposition to hiked VAT is a profound concern of what it would mean for the average South African