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opinion

There is a way to address poverty in South Africa
Opinion
/ 21 November 2024

There is a way to address poverty in South Africa

Quality education and broader support is crucial to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty

By Adri Marais
Keir Starmer’s high-stakes start: Tackling problems at home and abroad
Opinion
/ 21 November 2024

Keir Starmer’s high-stakes start: Tackling problems at home and abroad

With the British public’s high expectations of transformation, and a new Trump presidency looming, the prime minister is facing headwinds on the domestic and foreign fronts

By Imran Khalid
‘Coffee badging’ might be the next big thing — or a storm in a teacup
Opinion
/ 20 November 2024

‘Coffee badging’ might be the next big thing — or a storm in a teacup

This trend, which comes out of hybrid working, highlights that employers need to make employees feel secure and valued, whether they are in the office or not

By Jaco Oosthuizen
Education can help child soldiers reintegrate into society
Opinion
/ 20 November 2024

Education can help child soldiers reintegrate into society

A child-rights-based approach to education in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes gives children the tools for healing, belonging and participation in peacebuilding

By Taydren van Vuren
Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?
Opinion
/ 20 November 2024

Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?

There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique

By Nyasha Mpani
For the first time, the elimination of a cancer is within our reach
Opinion
/ 19 November 2024

For the first time, the elimination of a cancer is within our reach

We have the tools to erase cervical cancer … leaders at the G20 summit must make vaccination, screening and treatment available across all countries

By Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Sanitation timebomb: Flushing is a luxury we can’t afford
Opinion
/ 19 November 2024

Sanitation timebomb: Flushing is a luxury we can’t afford

New technology is urgently needed as the water crisis in urban areas is actually a sanitation-sewerage crisis

By Jeniffer Molwantwa and Jay Bhagwan
Remembering human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge, assassinated 43 years ago
Opinion
/ 19 November 2024

Remembering human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge, assassinated 43 years ago

He was killed for fighting for freedom, justice and equality. What would he think of South Africa today?

By Iqbal Suleman
Employment prospects in SA agriculture look promising
Opinion
/ 19 November 2024

Employment prospects in SA agriculture look promising

Improvements in the livestock and horticulture sectors may have boosted job prospects in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, North West, Gauteng and Limpopo

By Wandile Sihlobo
World Toilet Day: ‘Eliminate pit latrines from public schools in SA’
Opinion
/ 19 November 2024

World Toilet Day: ‘Eliminate pit latrines from public schools in SA’

South Africa has policies to address the pit toilet problem, but government misses its own deadlines

By Elmien Claassens
Cartels in smoke-filled digital blockchain networks
Opinion
/ 19 November 2024

Cartels in smoke-filled digital blockchain networks

Companies that use blockchains must be cautious about sharing information through them and ensure that they are compliant with competition laws

By HB Senekal
Two-pot: Is tapping into your retirement savings to settle today’s debts worth risking your financial future?
Opinion
/ 18 November 2024

Two-pot: Is tapping into your retirement savings to settle today’s debts worth risking your financial future?

While the two-pot system offers immediate relief, some may argue that it could be driving consumers towards a cycle of credit dependency that would leave them unprepared for retirement

By Lerato Thwane
Use Movember to take control of your health
Opinion
/ 18 November 2024

Use Movember to take control of your health

Many men are ignorant of the risks and financial implications of cancers such as prostate and testicular

By Tony Singleton
V&A Waterfront to reclaim land from sea – again
Columns
/ 17 November 2024

V&A Waterfront to reclaim land from sea – again

The Waterfront’s infrastructural investment – worth more than R20 billion – will be the largest in Cape Town since the 2010 Soccer World Cup

By Ash Müller
Democracies must adapt in the age of disinformation
Opinion
/ 16 November 2024

Democracies must adapt in the age of disinformation

Democracy’s advantages must be articulated in the face of false information but delivering benefits is the best way to secure democratic governance

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike and Mark Duerksen
The Democratic Party has learned nothing about defeating Trump
Opinion
/ 15 November 2024

The Democratic Party has learned nothing about defeating Trump

The Democrats picked the wrong candidate in Harris who lacked a coherent message that resonated with the people

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Time to take diabetes seriously in South Africa
Opinion
/ 14 November 2024

Time to take diabetes seriously in South Africa

We need a health system that not only provides medication but also encourages a healthy lifestyle. Group empowerment, digital solutions, and telehealth could help with this

By Bob Mash
Explosive Israel-Iran showdown fuels nuclear tension and regional power struggle
Opinion
/ 14 November 2024

Explosive Israel-Iran showdown fuels nuclear tension and regional power struggle

With Israel evasive about its nuclear capabilities, and watchdogs silent, friction is mounting

By Sõzarn Barday
Israel ‘silences’ journalists: 188 killed since 7 October 2023
Opinion
/ 13 November 2024

Israel ‘silences’ journalists: 188 killed since 7 October 2023

‘Wearing a helmet and a bullet-proof vest with the word “Press” on it no longer guarantees protection, but rather makes you a target’

By Iqbal Jassat
SA’s digital future at risk because of over-the-top providers like Netflix
Opinion
/ 12 November 2024

SA’s digital future at risk because of over-the-top providers like Netflix

A ‘fair share’ approach will help address the imbalance between the resources used by OTT providers and the network operators who enable OTT providers to deliver their services

By Nomvuyiso Batyi
Investors to pump R70.8 billion into KwaZulu-Natal
National
/ 11 November 2024

Investors to pump R70.8 billion into KwaZulu-Natal

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has invited new investors to take advantage of opportunities in the ‘rising’ province

By Lyse Comins
Will Trump continue his ‘tough on China’ stance?
Opinion
/ 11 November 2024

Will Trump continue his ‘tough on China’ stance?

The US and China could recognise that their roles as global stakeholders demand collaboration on issues such as climate change, technological innovation and global trade

By Imran Khalid
COP29: Useless talkfest or powerful driver of change?
Opinion
/ 11 November 2024

COP29: Useless talkfest or powerful driver of change?

Promises made at the climate conference need to be turned into effective action that can drive transformation

By Karabo Mokgonyana
South Africa needs to focus on growth through agricultural exports
Opinion
/ 11 November 2024

South Africa needs to focus on growth through agricultural exports

The government and private sector’s efforts in boosting agriculture in various regions of South Africa must be matched with the same drive to expand export market

By Wandile Sihlobo
The mayor-go-round must stop
Opinion
/ 10 November 2024

The mayor-go-round must stop

The government of national unity is working at a national level, but the same cannot be said about municipal coalition governments

By Ian Siebörger
Facelift for mansion owned by ‘Wonga coup’ plotter Thatcher and Gupta state capture fugitives
Opinion
/ 9 November 2024

Facelift for mansion owned by ‘Wonga coup’ plotter Thatcher and Gupta state capture fugitives

A British business person is keeping the skeleton of the dilapidated R20 million Upper Constantia house, but has to replace the roof and the interior

By Ash Müller
The ramifications of the Republic of Trumpistan
Opinion
/ 9 November 2024

The ramifications of the Republic of Trumpistan

The new Trump administration is bad news for American civil and human rights and brings uncertainty for the rest of the world

By Philip Machanick
Artificial intelligence costs the Earth
Opinion
/ 8 November 2024

Artificial intelligence costs the Earth

Companies must focus on reducing their carbon footprint and run their data centres on renewable energy

By Ben Selier
Lessons from South Africa’s past for a future of collective empowerment
Opinion
/ 7 November 2024

Lessons from South Africa’s past for a future of collective empowerment

Education’s role in fostering critical consciousness and political engagement has been side-lined in favour of a narrow focus on individual success and economic competitiveness

By Vashna Jagarnath
Hyper-masculinity fuels deadly road rage in South Africa
Opinion
/ 6 November 2024

Hyper-masculinity fuels deadly road rage in South Africa

For some men, a spat over a parking spot is about respect, dominance and power, leading to violence

By Orefile Babeile
Fascism has won. This is what Americans want
Opinion
/ 6 November 2024

Fascism has won. This is what Americans want

There is very little to stop Donald Trump doing exactly what he pleases. Maybe it is only by losing it that the American people will appreciate what they had

By Nontobeko Hlela
The unseen effect of teacher cuts in the Western Cape
Opinion
/ 6 November 2024

The unseen effect of teacher cuts in the Western Cape

The austerity measures are damaging for newly qualified teachers but it is the pupils who will bear the brunt as thousands of jobs are lost

By Judy Sacks, Hannah Carrim, Rochelle Kapp, Kate Angier, Melanie Sadeck, Luthando Tetani & Zimasa Ntontela
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