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Reverend Mautji Pataki urges religious leaders to reclaim their prophetic voice and speak out against deep-seated corruption and criminal syndicates plaguing Gauteng metros.

Nobel laureate outshines a day of intolerance

Durban-born human rights champion Dr Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, delivering a timely and powerful message of justice, inclusion, and human…

GIVING TESTIMONY: Former President Thabo Mbeki addressing the TRC

“The NPA should take full responsibility for failing TRC victims and families.”

Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied claims of political interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases, arguing that the National Prosecuting Authority must take…

Navi Pillay. Image: Supplied

Navi Pillay becomes fifth South African to win Nobel Peace Prize

South African human rights jurist Navi Pillay has made history by winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, honoured for her lifelong fight for international justice and accountability.

FÊTED IN HIS LIFETIME: Imprisoned twice on Robben Island, veteran PAC activist Sello Mike Matsobane is the quintessential unsung struggle hero but people recently gathered in Kagiso, his hometown on the West Rand, to pay tribute to him. Picture: Supplied

When good deeds go unrewarded

A reflection on the life, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of PAC Underground struggle stalwart Bra Mike Sello Matsobane, exploring how African philosophy honours unsung heroes.

Former Scorpions head returns to hot seat

Former senior executives from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and former Ministers of Justice and Constitutional Development appeared before the Truth and Reconciliation…

Unauthorised meeting: The duke and duchess of Windsor visiting Hitler projected a dangerous dual authority by undermining the British government’s
position on Germany. Foreign adversaries sought to exploit this. Photo: The Heartfield Community of Heirs/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2020

Dangerous game of parallel diplomacy

South Africa faces systemic weaknesses when non-state actors engage in parallel diplomacy, undermining official foreign policy and risking national security and global influence.…

 In recent weeks, anti-immigrant violence and intimidation have spread across several communities, forcing migrants to flee their homes, seek shelter in public buildings or even request repatriation to their countries of origin. (Paul Botes)

From victim to vanguard: Is South Africa at risk of becoming a villain?

South Africa's modern history, framed by "V" metaphors from victim to vanguard, now faces a critical juncture. Recent xenophobic attacks against African migrants raise…