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Siphuxolo Mazwi

Few places carry the weight of history quite like Robben Island. For Siphuxolo Mazwi, preserving that legacy is about more than protecting the past — it is about ensuring each…

Nishka Hemrajh

As chief of staff at Antimatter, Nishka Hemrajh, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishka-hemrajh/ Instagram: nishka.hemrajh) 29, is the chief executive's strategic thought partner…

Migration tests SA's standing in Africa

The diplomatic fallout from South Africa’s migration tensions escalated this week after The Presidency accused Ghana of helping to drive a campaign portraying Pretoria as…

South Africa is skipping a step in the skills pipeline: access to a school desk

On World Youth Skills Day, South African social enterprise MiDesk Global highlights a critical, often overlooked barrier to skills development: millions of children lack access…

Why some boys are choosing toilets over classrooms

The author reflects on a high school incident that highlights a deeper issue: why many black boys in South Africa are disengaged from the education system. With matric results…

We Cannot Build South Africa's Digital Future On Half A Workforce

South Africa's ambitious R50 billion digital infrastructure drive faces a critical challenge: a significant gender gap in STEM and ICT. With only 13% of STEM graduates being…

Why do symbols matter so much during Russia’s “Age of the New Empires”?

The attack on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra highlights a deeper objective in the Russia-Ukraine war: to erase memory and reshape historical narratives. This article explores why cultural…