UN special rapporteur Irene Khan’s initial report is incredibly instructive and makes clear that the government has plenty of work still to do
If there are two estate agencies involved, how do you determine who gets the commission?
A colour-blind, merit-based approach sounds good but it disregards the systemic inequities that continue to define US society
A report by the United Nations’ special rapporteur says human rights are at a crossroads in Zambia as the country prepares for general elections next year
US President Donald Trump takes over as the G20 president in 2026. South Africa needs to help keep global cooperation intact
Also known as the construction mafia, they may even include engineering procurement construction management (EPCM) providers
If democracy is to be safeguarded, it must unlearn virtue signalling and cancel culture and learn to disagree
Prevailing over Israel requires joint action by states unafraid to oppose the West, resistance by the people of Palestine and support from ordinary people globally
We have started out on a rocky road as the US president and his henchmen make Jacob Zuma look like an amateur
Amid high unemployment, accessible mental health resources, destigmatisation campaigns and support systems are vital for our young people
Artificial Intelligence enables earlier detection, faster treatment decisions and precision treatment, but data quality and high costs limit its use
However, we should keep a watchful eye on how it is applied in the coming years
A peace agreement will not last unless those who commit crimes in the conflict are prosecuted
Israel’s military exports and ‘emotional extortion’ have thus far given it diplomatic protection against its injustices in the Middle East and role in global conflict
Hakainde Hichilema’s government has imprisoned journalists; silenced critics and opposition politicians and censored online criticism
Africa is keen to pursue nuclear power and Russia has occupied two nuclear energy plants in Ukraine
We need to create an environment in which small-scale developers can operate effectively and legally
Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments
But the ‘data desert’ in sub-Sahara means the artificial intelligence models are inappropriate
The expense of securing capital is a systemic problem that needs urgent attention at a global level, a platform offered by the G20
Institutions of higher learning cannot accommodate the tens of thousands of grade 12s who attain a Bachelor’s pass
He was a seasoned journalist who saw through the bullshit, got to the point – and his wry wit in his weekly column lampooned many a politician
The 2025 law differs from the old Act in that it includes fixing skewed land patterns, and introduces compensation based on ‘justice and equity’ and not ‘willing buyer, willing seller’
Race and labour market socio-economic disparities account for a significant share of the country’s overall inequality and must be addressed
South Africa has investment agreements with the China, the US and the EU, most of which require full compensation at market value if property is expropriated
Harper’s colleague and friend Niren Tolsi remembers the inimitable, eccentric, principled and much-loved storyteller
Paddy cared deeply about underdogs, and journalistic excellence was intertwined with his extensive community networks
Disagreement about economic policy has seen the communist party put distance between it and the ANC
With over 30 000 outlets, including Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay accepting crypto, the tide is turning in favour of this new technology. This could be good for Africa
There is a need for deliberate, inclusive strategies to bridge ethnic and racial cleavages and foster a more equitable and unified national identity
The AU’s theme for 2025 is Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations
I never knew his family, friends or colleagues – except one comrade, Kevin Qhobosheane – but the scar on my knee means Paddy Harper’s care will always be with me