Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the SonaBy Cornelius MonamaBeyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona
The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformanceThe president should address this By Malegapuru MakgobaBorn out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justiceHe fought tooth and nail so that the transatlantic slave trade should not repeat itself anywhere, where our people faced brutal conditions and many lost their lives By Sello Shai-MoruleHow to make a gap year countFor many matriculants, a gap year can be a practical decision for their specific circumstances or even health and mental well-being. However, there are many who may have their hearts set on pursuing tertiary qualifications straight after school, but who face the same placement hurdles that so many other South African matrics are experiencing. Delayed […] By Thabo MorePartner ContentWhat crypto gambling games should beginners try first?By Partner Content Do not abandon the Community Health Workers who carried South Africa through crisisBy Thembisa WitbooiIn the early years of South Africa’s democracy, as the country confronted one of the most devastating public health emergencies in its history, the government turned to an unconventional yet powerful solution: mobilising ordinary citizens to save lives. Community Health Workers (CHWs), also known as Lay Counsellors, were introduced under the leadership of former Health […] When the United Nations entered the people’s IndabaBy Joy Buria-MarjawarThe presence of the UN does not signal transformation on its own Consumer food price inflation is likely to soften in 2026, although foot and mouth disease remains a challengeBy Wandile SihloboThe benefits of lower grain prices, ample fruit and vegetable supplies, and potentially sideways meat prices will continue to be the major drivers of the deceleration in food price inflation in 2026 Single women lead home buyingBy Ash MüllerMany of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?By Marlan PadayacheeFor weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justiceHe fought tooth and nail so that the transatlantic slave trade should not repeat itself anywhere, where our people faced brutal conditions and many lost their lives By Sello Shai-MoruleHow to make a gap year countFor many matriculants, a gap year can be a practical decision for their specific circumstances or even health and mental well-being. However, there are many who may have their hearts set on pursuing tertiary qualifications straight after school, but who face the same placement hurdles that so many other South African matrics are experiencing. Delayed […] By Thabo MorePartner ContentWhat crypto gambling games should beginners try first?By Partner Content Do not abandon the Community Health Workers who carried South Africa through crisisBy Thembisa WitbooiIn the early years of South Africa’s democracy, as the country confronted one of the most devastating public health emergencies in its history, the government turned to an unconventional yet powerful solution: mobilising ordinary citizens to save lives. Community Health Workers (CHWs), also known as Lay Counsellors, were introduced under the leadership of former Health […] When the United Nations entered the people’s IndabaBy Joy Buria-MarjawarThe presence of the UN does not signal transformation on its own Consumer food price inflation is likely to soften in 2026, although foot and mouth disease remains a challengeBy Wandile SihloboThe benefits of lower grain prices, ample fruit and vegetable supplies, and potentially sideways meat prices will continue to be the major drivers of the deceleration in food price inflation in 2026 Single women lead home buyingBy Ash MüllerMany of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?By Marlan PadayacheeFor weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
How to make a gap year countFor many matriculants, a gap year can be a practical decision for their specific circumstances or even health and mental well-being. However, there are many who may have their hearts set on pursuing tertiary qualifications straight after school, but who face the same placement hurdles that so many other South African matrics are experiencing. Delayed […] By Thabo MorePartner ContentWhat crypto gambling games should beginners try first?By Partner Content
Do not abandon the Community Health Workers who carried South Africa through crisisBy Thembisa WitbooiIn the early years of South Africa’s democracy, as the country confronted one of the most devastating public health emergencies in its history, the government turned to an unconventional yet powerful solution: mobilising ordinary citizens to save lives. Community Health Workers (CHWs), also known as Lay Counsellors, were introduced under the leadership of former Health […] When the United Nations entered the people’s IndabaBy Joy Buria-MarjawarThe presence of the UN does not signal transformation on its own Consumer food price inflation is likely to soften in 2026, although foot and mouth disease remains a challengeBy Wandile SihloboThe benefits of lower grain prices, ample fruit and vegetable supplies, and potentially sideways meat prices will continue to be the major drivers of the deceleration in food price inflation in 2026 Single women lead home buyingBy Ash MüllerMany of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?By Marlan PadayacheeFor weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 the United Nations entered the people’s IndabaBy Joy Buria-MarjawarThe presence of the UN does not signal transformation on its own Consumer food price inflation is likely to soften in 2026, although foot and mouth disease remains a challengeBy Wandile SihloboThe benefits of lower grain prices, ample fruit and vegetable supplies, and potentially sideways meat prices will continue to be the major drivers of the deceleration in food price inflation in 2026 Single women lead home buyingBy Ash MüllerMany of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?By Marlan PadayacheeFor weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
Consumer food price inflation is likely to soften in 2026, although foot and mouth disease remains a challengeBy Wandile SihloboThe benefits of lower grain prices, ample fruit and vegetable supplies, and potentially sideways meat prices will continue to be the major drivers of the deceleration in food price inflation in 2026 Single women lead home buyingBy Ash MüllerMany of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?By Marlan PadayacheeFor weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
Single women lead home buyingBy Ash MüllerMany of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?By Marlan PadayacheeFor weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?By Marlan PadayacheeFor weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
Why liberation movements failBy Wellington MuzengezaThe implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
From transformation to sustained deliveryBy Cornelius MonamaPerhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended periods without outages, reflects the cumulative impact of the Energy Action Plan and improved maintenance discipline at Eskom Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
Let the people decide who becomes PresidentBy Zimkhitha ManyanaFor decades, South Africans have longed for a deeper expression of popular agency, not just through protests but by choosing the person who occupies the country’s highest office Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
Hunger by design: colonialism’s legacyBy Philile NtuliThe Blue Book explicitly warned that the production of food by African people in excess of their own requirements was undesirable, ‘as it diminishes their incentive to labour’ The case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 case for a state-owned bankBy Andile LungisaA state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
It is time to hold the African Union accountable, from the perspective of its citizensBy Lungisani MngadiIf it cannot defend electoral integrity, condemn repression or set minimum democratic standards for its members, then its legitimacy must be reassessed Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More Latest News Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona The cabinet score cards show persistent underperformance South African cinema takes centre stage at Joburg Film Festival 2026 Born out of bondage, Jesse Jackson dies a master of social justice HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors? How to make a gap year count Beyond cosmetic: Why Dr Kgoale Moabelo calls hair transplants corrective medicine Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS EFF rejects MMC posts in Ekurhuleni, says latest reshuffle ‘seeks to undermine’ the party 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 }
Sovereignty in deep crisisBy Okunade Samuel and Kolade OlubiyoIn Venezuela, international sanctions, while framed as tools to defend democracy, have similarly deepened economic pain, blurring the line between moral pressure and collective punishment Load More