The incoming US president’s policies on tariffs, immigration, deregulation and taxes will affect the world economy
Some who have left the party might view their exit as a politically expedient shortcut to power
The South African Communist Party has rejected claims of collaborating with the uMkhonto weSizwe party, describing it as a counter-revolutionary organisation
The gaps limiting the Constitution can be plugged by measures such as adopting the National Charter Against Corruption and setting up a permanent anti-corruption commission
With both countries intent on keeping in check the ‘barbarians at the gate’, South Africa used its uranium reserves and Israeli technical support to develop its nuclear programme
The ANC, and not the Economic Freedom Fighters, are the ‘true victims’ of the uMkhonto weSizwe party
Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement
The Assad dynasty has fallen, but will it end Israel’s genocide in Gaza?
This small reserve in KwaZulu-Natal is a case study in the problems of balancing conservation of biodiversity with local communities’ needs, rights and values
A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress
Colonial atrocities are finally catching up to Paris, and Emmanuel Macron’s government has not put up a fight
If every South African asked their local faith leaders to act in accordance with this evidence, they could help turn the tide of this violence against children
For Fanon the physical and psychological aspects of liberation were linked as liberation is not merely a political process but also a social and psychological one
Although these regions still have the highest figures for HIV, violence against women and girls and adolescent pregnancy, progress is being made
The misguided media frenzy around the shooting of Brian Thompson tells us a lot about the world we live in
Livestock disease such as foot-and-mouth has been brought under control in most provinces through strengthened farm biosecurity controls and surveillance
Rock ‘n roll’s aristocracy, along with other celebrities and musicians, are silent about Israel’s war in Gaza – bar a few like Eric Clapton and Roger Waters
To achieve these targets, synergy across government departments, institutions and business is required to drive climate action
A penthouse going for R80 million, and more than 5 000 apartments — all in one development. That’s a big price tag for Gauteng (and for South Africa in general). When it comes to some of the Balwin Properties developments, it makes me wonder who the buyers of these apartments and luxury penthouse are. Who lives in […]
The tourism industry is crucial for South Africa but it is being hamstrung by problems with its power, water, transport and waste infrastructure
The 16 Days of Activism is especially applicable in the agriculture sector where women form 60% of the labour force
Communication professionals have a role to play in bridging this gap, translating the sustainable development goals into relatable narratives that resonate with people and inspire collective action
On the same day we commemorated World Aids Day 2024, I was at the vigil of a former classmate and fallen soldier who died of HIV related illnesses in Kenya. Amid the sadness of the demise of a younger soldier it was an opportunity to take stock of the situation and renew our commitment to […]
It seems as if the world has become much more selfish and that attitudes have hardened
The fact that the authorities fail to enforce food safety laws and regulations and do not carry out effective inspections is at the root of this problem
Ten points to guide dialogue so that we are able to listen deeply to all, to confront uncomfortable truths and to take effective action
The second instalment on lessons for the left shows the poor can become a political force but their democracy is a threat to the elites
Artificial intelligence’s large language models are not the new
saviour they are thought to be – they fail to love us equally
As well as increased funding, support that enables schools to employ qualified teachers, reduce class sizes and improve facilities is needed
The decline towards a divided country can be turned around by the government and by citizens themselves
While the rhetoric of protectionism resonates with voters frustrated by industrial decline, its implications are far-reaching and perilous
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act is neither an attack on any language nor a mechanism for the arbitrary and unchecked exercise of power