Capitalism

The enduring allure of Robin Hoods

Article Christopher McMichael - 25 Jan 2020

Society’s fascination with robbing the rich to feed the poor, whether fabricated or in real life, reveals a profound longing for justice and redistribution in a capitalist world

Renewables not a silver bullet for inequality

Analysis Sipho Kings - 24 Jan 2020

COMMENT We talk as if building wind, solar and other sources of limitless, clean energy will redistribute wealth...

On conspiracy theories and hopelessness in the Rainbow Nation

Article William Shoki - 19 Jan 2020

A resurgent conspiracy theory that Nelson Mandela died in 1985 reveals the growing hopelessness in South Africa that rampant inequality is irreversible

From Ebbie to Happy Sindane

Friday Nolitha Fakude - 17 Jan 2020

Our society remains carved up because differences are viewed as weaknesses

Get rich or die trying

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 10 Jan 2020

South Korean film gives an uneasy picture of capitalism and its unsavoury consequences

The cost of surveillance capitalism

Analysis Shoshana Zuboff - 3 Jan 2020

In subjecting ourselves so readily to predictive data, we ignore the commercial interests involved at our peril

Human development is under threat

Article Alf Gunvald Nilsen - 13 Dec 2019

Achieving significant progress means we are going to have to ditch neoliberal capitalism

What it takes to achieve a true revolution

Analysis Ben Turo - 13 Dec 2019

This is an edited extract of the introduction to ‘Revolutionary Thought in the 20th Century’ (1980) edited by Ben Turok

Economic system we select defines our future

Article Klaus Schwab 1 - 6 Dec 2019

The best option is stakeholder capitalism, which links societal benefits to financial returns

Chile’s riots the dance of the dispossessed

Article Maria Gabriela Palacio - 30 Oct 2019

Protests are not a new phenomenon in the country, but the violence is

Conscious capital is critical to future-proofing Africa

Article Sazini Mojapelo - 24 Oct 2019

Business leaders must wake up to the fact that they can ‘do good’ and still make a profit

It’s time to talk about black tax

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 15 Oct 2019

A new essay collection examines the practice but the pieces can feel a little monotonous

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South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’

Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 14 Feb 2020

But the department of international relations and co-operation claims they are comfortable and taken care of

National

SA’s quarantine plan for coronavirus

Athandiwe Saba & Thanduxolo Jika - 14 Feb 2020

A small Free State dorp and 14 days of isolation — this is the plan for citizens returning from China, to prevent a potential outbreak of the disease

National

No legal sales in new cannabis Bill

Paddy Harper - 14 Feb 2020

Draft regulations do not allow for commercial cultivation or sale, but policy could change this

Press Releases

Dr Mathew Moyo’s journey to academic victory

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The NWU's chief director for library and information services was appointed as a board member of the National Council for Library and Information Services.

Press Releases

UKZN pays tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Doctor of Music (honoris causa)

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The university joins the global community in mourning the passing of legendary musician and founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala.

Special Reports

South Africa to be almost R 14-billion wealthier when SAB Zenzele BB-BBEE scheme winds down in April 2020

Derek Davey - 13 Feb 2020

It’s the biggest BB-BEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history, with a new scheme to be launched

Press Releases

UKZN vice-chancellor calls for perspective and creative engagement on the way forward

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

In addition to overcoming the deadlock between UKZN and students, a way must be found to reconcile the university's financial obligations and students' long-term needs.

Press Releases

Survey shows South Africans’ approval of president but not of political parties

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

According to the survey, 62% of South Africans think Cyril Ramaphosa is doing his job well, while 39% say no political party represents their views.

Special Reports

Andrew Makenete joins Africa Agri Tech as an event ambassador

Derek Davey - 11 Feb 2020

Makenete has a wealth of experience in the agricultural sector

Press Releases

Is your company prepared for the coronavirus?

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Companies should consider the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic when evaluating whether they are prepared for the coronavirus, says ContinuitySA.

Press Releases

Explaining the distribution of pension funds

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act puts the ultimate decision-making responsibility in trustees' hands, says Fedgroup.