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A new kind of national park
The declaration of South Africa's new Grasslands National Park marks a milestone in conservation, using a pioneering biodiversity stewardship model that protects vital watersheds…
Madiba’s ideal a dream deferred
Thirty years after democracy, this article asks if South Africa has built the country Nelson Mandela envisioned. It delves into the unfulfilled promise of a democratic and free…
Broad-based BEE at a crossroad: Time for reform, with a focus on the youth
South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy is under intense debate. While it has fostered a black middle class and diversified boardrooms, 70% of…
Grants, hustles and debt – the patchwork economy keeping millions afloat
South Africa's economy has seen little growth in over a decade, with official unemployment at 33% and a real figure closer to 43%. Discover how citizens, particularly the youth,…
June 16 at 50: Who will lead the revolution?
Reflecting on 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, this article explores how the challenges faced by South Africa's youth today, particularly unemployment, demand a new kind of…