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South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobilityCan South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer requires an honest assessment of our strengths, our limitations and the strategic role the country can realistically play. South Africa’s manufacturing strengths: A world-class foundation South Africa boasts the most advanced automotive industry in […] By Yael ShafrirBeyond the Sona spotlight, government communication fades into silenceIn the months to come, South Africans will eagerly await relief from the water, illegal mining and gangsterism responses the president laid out, but concerned SOCs and ministerial portfolios have the responsibility of keeping citizens informed throughout the year, not just in February 2027 By Tisetso TsukuduA vision for social justice in South AfricaA vision for social justice in South Africa is a vision of repair, dignity and shared power. By Chris JonesPartner ContentAnalysts weigh Sona’s delivery challengeBy Hasina Kathrada Africa mourns Jesse Jackson, a global change agentBy Marlan PadayacheeA gregarious man with a mission, a complex personality, hard-nosed politician, he strode from the pulpits of politics to the precipice of the Oval Office, paving the way along Pennsylvania Avenue for Barack Obama Leaving is never easy but look at us nowBy John SteenhuisenNot long ago, it was unthinkable that the leader of the DA would ever walk up the steps to the Union Buildings Championing a visa-free AfricaBy Dennis MuliloThe liberalisation loosens the colonial grip on African life. It allows states to maintain sovereignty while refusing to let colonial lines dictate connectivity The Sona love letter to SA’s agric sectorBy Wandile SihloboWe are working to expand the sector and ensure we provide high-quality products to new markets. It remains key that the sector’s “knowledge infrastructure” is up to date and, importantly, that new entrant farmers are supported Land as Mother: The sacred politics of foodBy Philile NtuliRebuilding a just system recognises that enduring solutions might lie in combining modern tools with older ethical frameworks grounded in reciprocity and collective responsibility State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Beyond the Sona spotlight, government communication fades into silenceIn the months to come, South Africans will eagerly await relief from the water, illegal mining and gangsterism responses the president laid out, but concerned SOCs and ministerial portfolios have the responsibility of keeping citizens informed throughout the year, not just in February 2027 By Tisetso TsukuduA vision for social justice in South AfricaA vision for social justice in South Africa is a vision of repair, dignity and shared power. By Chris JonesPartner ContentAnalysts weigh Sona’s delivery challengeBy Hasina Kathrada Africa mourns Jesse Jackson, a global change agentBy Marlan PadayacheeA gregarious man with a mission, a complex personality, hard-nosed politician, he strode from the pulpits of politics to the precipice of the Oval Office, paving the way along Pennsylvania Avenue for Barack Obama Leaving is never easy but look at us nowBy John SteenhuisenNot long ago, it was unthinkable that the leader of the DA would ever walk up the steps to the Union Buildings Championing a visa-free AfricaBy Dennis MuliloThe liberalisation loosens the colonial grip on African life. It allows states to maintain sovereignty while refusing to let colonial lines dictate connectivity The Sona love letter to SA’s agric sectorBy Wandile SihloboWe are working to expand the sector and ensure we provide high-quality products to new markets. It remains key that the sector’s “knowledge infrastructure” is up to date and, importantly, that new entrant farmers are supported Land as Mother: The sacred politics of foodBy Philile NtuliRebuilding a just system recognises that enduring solutions might lie in combining modern tools with older ethical frameworks grounded in reciprocity and collective responsibility State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
A vision for social justice in South AfricaA vision for social justice in South Africa is a vision of repair, dignity and shared power. By Chris JonesPartner ContentAnalysts weigh Sona’s delivery challengeBy Hasina Kathrada
Africa mourns Jesse Jackson, a global change agentBy Marlan PadayacheeA gregarious man with a mission, a complex personality, hard-nosed politician, he strode from the pulpits of politics to the precipice of the Oval Office, paving the way along Pennsylvania Avenue for Barack Obama Leaving is never easy but look at us nowBy John SteenhuisenNot long ago, it was unthinkable that the leader of the DA would ever walk up the steps to the Union Buildings Championing a visa-free AfricaBy Dennis MuliloThe liberalisation loosens the colonial grip on African life. It allows states to maintain sovereignty while refusing to let colonial lines dictate connectivity The Sona love letter to SA’s agric sectorBy Wandile SihloboWe are working to expand the sector and ensure we provide high-quality products to new markets. It remains key that the sector’s “knowledge infrastructure” is up to date and, importantly, that new entrant farmers are supported Land as Mother: The sacred politics of foodBy Philile NtuliRebuilding a just system recognises that enduring solutions might lie in combining modern tools with older ethical frameworks grounded in reciprocity and collective responsibility State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Leaving is never easy but look at us nowBy John SteenhuisenNot long ago, it was unthinkable that the leader of the DA would ever walk up the steps to the Union Buildings Championing a visa-free AfricaBy Dennis MuliloThe liberalisation loosens the colonial grip on African life. It allows states to maintain sovereignty while refusing to let colonial lines dictate connectivity The Sona love letter to SA’s agric sectorBy Wandile SihloboWe are working to expand the sector and ensure we provide high-quality products to new markets. It remains key that the sector’s “knowledge infrastructure” is up to date and, importantly, that new entrant farmers are supported Land as Mother: The sacred politics of foodBy Philile NtuliRebuilding a just system recognises that enduring solutions might lie in combining modern tools with older ethical frameworks grounded in reciprocity and collective responsibility State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Championing a visa-free AfricaBy Dennis MuliloThe liberalisation loosens the colonial grip on African life. It allows states to maintain sovereignty while refusing to let colonial lines dictate connectivity The Sona love letter to SA’s agric sectorBy Wandile SihloboWe are working to expand the sector and ensure we provide high-quality products to new markets. It remains key that the sector’s “knowledge infrastructure” is up to date and, importantly, that new entrant farmers are supported Land as Mother: The sacred politics of foodBy Philile NtuliRebuilding a just system recognises that enduring solutions might lie in combining modern tools with older ethical frameworks grounded in reciprocity and collective responsibility State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
The Sona love letter to SA’s agric sectorBy Wandile SihloboWe are working to expand the sector and ensure we provide high-quality products to new markets. It remains key that the sector’s “knowledge infrastructure” is up to date and, importantly, that new entrant farmers are supported Land as Mother: The sacred politics of foodBy Philile NtuliRebuilding a just system recognises that enduring solutions might lie in combining modern tools with older ethical frameworks grounded in reciprocity and collective responsibility State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Land as Mother: The sacred politics of foodBy Philile NtuliRebuilding a just system recognises that enduring solutions might lie in combining modern tools with older ethical frameworks grounded in reciprocity and collective responsibility State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
State inaction normalises water povertyBy Lucas LedwabaIn Limpopo’s villages, being waterless has become so normalised that people seem to have accepted that this is just how life should be — spending hours a day queuing to fill a 200 litre drum Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Social media fuels defamation casesBy John MakateWhen someone is defamed, particularly online, speed matters Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Climate disasters: Time to return to basicsBy Zweli MkhizeIt is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
SA’s anti-corruption needle stalledBy Karam Jeet SinghOver a decade after the Glenister judgments, it remains an indictment of the so-called post-state capture moment that we are not further along as a country in settling the institutional architecture required to reverse endemic corruption Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Three million jobs is political rhetoric until Ramaphosa’s government fixes what it brokeBy Lorato TshenkengIn his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “If every small and medium-sized business in South Africa could employ one additional person, we would create three million new jobs.” On its own, the maths seems to add up until you reckon with the fact that slogans do not hire people. […] When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
When young people hear Sona, we hear echo of promisesBy Ekta SomeraFor many, Sona feels less like a turning point and more like a reminder of how far removed political speeches are from daily life Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More Latest News Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners CT rental tariff poses a dilemma Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility Climate change an existential threat, Ramaphosa says Photography as a listening tool: Beata America puts it all on record UPDATED – US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, offering hope to countries such as South Africa Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }
Foot-in-Mouth Disease: How Lesufi’s populist politics costs ANC in GautengBy Muzi ZuluLesufi’s remark about resorting to hotel showers during water shortages was not an isolated lapse of judgment but a revealing window into this broader political environment Load More