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Tatjana Smith’s switch to the Netherlands is a bitter blow for South African sport
Double Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Smith has switched her allegiance to represent the Netherlands, delivering a significant blow to South African swimming ahead of the 2028…
The culture of mediocrity ends
An analysis of widespread municipal underperformance in South Africa reveals deep systemic failures in capital budget spending, infrastructure maintenance, and governance,…
South African businesses cannot keep adapting to governance failure
South African businesses have adapted to state failure and corruption for years, but continuous resilience cannot replace real institutional accountability and economic reform.
Africa is underpricing its diplomatic power
Beyond natural resources, Africa's ultimate geopolitical asset lies in the collective power of its 1.5 billion people and global diaspora. Discover how the continent can better…
A Nobel for the poor people’s lawyer
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay recognises a lifetime dedicated to human rights, international justice, and championing the rule of law.
Melodi Ya Mamelodi: The Cry for Bonolo and Bohlale
The tragic killing of 14-year-old twins Bonolo and Bohlale Makena in Mamelodi West raises urgent questions about child safety, community responsibility, and investing in our youth.
UN Peacekeeping in Crisis
As global conflicts surge to historic highs, UN peacekeeping operations face severe strain from unprecedented financial cuts, US arrears, and geopolitical gridlock in the…
‘It’s here’: South Africa faces potentially record-breaking El Niño
A rapidly intensifying El Niño has arrived and could become one of the strongest on record, bringing extreme heat and dry conditions across South Africa this summer despite…
Africa's Green Revolution failed to deliver promised gains, new assessment finds
A new assessment by researcher Timothy Wise reveals that despite 20 years of efforts and massive funding, the Green Revolution model in Africa has failed to achieve its…
Is China really a champion of the Global South?
While China portrays itself as a champion of developing nations, its foreign policy reveals a status-quo superpower focused more on its geopolitical rivalry with the US than…
Very strong El Niño forecast for southern Africa this summer
Southern Africa is bracing for a very strong El Niño this summer, developing earlier than usual and set to peak between October and January, though experts caution precise…
Empowering boys, building future leaders
The Empowering the Boychild initiative has hosted its milestone 25th workshop in Alexandra, connecting 50 young boys with prominent community leaders, professionals, and mentors…
The bluebuck, rebuilt
More than two centuries after the bluebuck vanished from the Western Cape, biotech firm Colossal Biosciences is attempting to genetically reconstruct the extinct antelope.…
Enduring sprint king Akani Simbine
Akani Simbine has claimed South Africa's highest individual sporting honour, being crowned Sports Star of the Year at the 19th SA Sports Awards in Sun City.
Women's Month must move beyond survival
Moving beyond celebrations of resilience, tackling intimate partner violence in South Africa requires integrating economic independence, multidisciplinary support, and genuine…