Flags at half‐mast as Durban remembers giants

Politicians’ conduct in parliament, media and public forums shapes not only the tone of electioneering but also the very fabric of democratic trust and social cohesion

China’s latest $43 million grant commitment signals a deliberate, strategic repositioning that Western donors and regional partners should not underestimate

Any talk about scaling up digitalisation of higher education as a solution to the large demand for access to the university must fiercely confront the structural challenges that are deeply concerning

Those who weaponise race to escape accountability betray the very people they claim to champion

Barbie Kyagulanyi’s ordeal reveals how love can become a powerful, non-violent force driving resistance, courage and conviction in Uganda’s struggle for meaningful democracy and good governance

A blistering courtroom critique of journalists reveals not just professional failings but the deeper economic and institutional fragility undermining democratic accountability in Malawi

Corruption undermines public trust and hinders social and economic development. AI can combat corruption by increasing transparency, identifying suspicious activities and monitoring financial transactions for illicit practices

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room

Being digitally present is a form of accountability: it signals that the station is not hiding behind central bureaucracy when communities are scared. It also enhances investigative capacity, as communities already share leads online, including images, videos, vehicle descriptions and patterns of movement

Following this judgment, it’s more important than ever that anyone getting married, whether in a traditional ceremony, at the magistrate’s court or in church, should consult an attorney to help explain the options and draft a legally binding agreement that will suit the couple’s particular circumstances

When Congo’s President, Felix Tshisekedi, squeezes his corpulent bulk into designer clothing, accessorised with expensive watches that would feed thousands of his immiserated citizens for years and climbs into a flying palace to shuttle around the world to weep crocodile tears and move the powerful to pity his long-suffering people, it is a diversionary dance in step with his Western audience

At its heart, the NDR seeks to build a South Africa in which race no longer determines life chances, where the economy serves the majority, and where the dignity of those who were historically oppressed is restored