Peter Vale

Guest Author

Old-world diction, flawed punditry and the fight for Zimbabwe’s future

Article Peter Vale - 30 Nov 2017

The single greatest failure of current punditry is the refusal to recognise that context matters.

Apartheid spy Williamson’s dark heart exposed

Article Peter Vale - 23 Jun 2017

"Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Ancer’s goal is clear ... He wants to expose the man on the cover in all his infamy to set himself free"

The pressure to publish is punitive: systems that control publishing choke creativity

Article Peter Vale - 22 Jul 2016

Publishing in the academic world is extremely important, but why does it seem to be such a long, winding and twisted process?

Say it in plain (African) language

Article Peter Vale - 7 Jan 2016

Pam Maseko, a senior lecturer in African language studies at Rhodes, tells Peter Vale about the fight for greater recognition of our languages.

It’s time SA’s foreign policy was driven by ideas (again)

Article Peter Vale - 11 Nov 2015

Over the past two decades, it has not been easy for any country – let alone a newly freed one – to understand the rapidly changing world.

The lesson of 2010 has not been learnt

Article Peter Vale - 10 Sep 2015

Our education system is crying out for the resources eThekwini's 2022 Commonwealth Games will consume.

What South Africa will be sacrificing by hosting the Commonwealth Games

Article Peter Vale - 8 Sep 2015

By investing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, South Africa will be sacrificing investment in pressing societal needs, such as schooling.

Build new communities of knowledge

Article Peter Vale - 25 May 2015

Spaces need scholars to deliberate in community and pursue crossdisciplinary work.

A dagger at the heart of varsity study in international relations

Article Peter Vale - 10 Mar 2015

Increasingly we live in security states and power lies with those who draw the borders.

Wanted: Leaders to heal SA

Article Peter Vale - 30 Dec 2014

We need young people who are not afraid to stick to their convictions and who will put the people first.

The old Wall fell, but new ones rise up

Article Peter Vale - 6 Nov 2014

The fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago has not led to the better world many hoped its collapse foretold.

‘Fight back!’ Universities must put teaching at their front and centre

Article Peter Vale - 3 Oct 2014

What futures do varsities globally have? Peter Vale interviewed Craig Calhoun, director of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Press Releases

Motoring

New Bentley Bentayga – The definitive luxury SUV

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

The Bentayga combines the abilities of a performance grand tourer with a luxury limousine, a spacious family car and an off-roader

Special Reports

Galaxy A21s captures imagination of the youth

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

Samsung's latest Galaxy A devices are loved by their users and provide a range of awesome features that are truly important to them

Special Reports

SafetyWallet and First Aid Level 1

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

Basic First Aid is an industry standard and it is the basic requirement in working environments that employers need to have in place

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Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities