Media houses holding each other to account is essential to a working democracy, but false claims serve only to undermine that goal
The JCC’s recent ruling against the chief justice is a win for accountability that enforces the principles of judicial authority
Women leaders are lauded for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the data is often cherry-picked
We need consequences, otherwise we will continue to get more of the same
The electorate needs to know who gives parties money, but the amended Promotion of Access to Information Act and the Political Party Funding Act are in limbo
The state capture commission’s star witness now faces a criminal complaint and another summons
Endless, toothless internal integrity committees are not the way out of corruption
Pure politics: Incoming Electoral Act changes could revolutionise our political landscape. Or not
Oversight is crucial, and more so during a state of disaster, yet the Parliament seems to prefer deferring this function until the Covid-19 crisis is over
The lack of accountability and consequences for deviant behaviour by government officials allowed the misuse of taxpayers’ money
Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi shows the value of competent young leaders who prioritise accountability and challenge the status quo