The national dialogue is more than a discussion, it is our chance to forge a path towards a more just, equitable and democratic South Africa
On 16 August it will be 12 years since 34 miners were killed by the police at Lonmin mine during a strike, but the state still has not apologised to the families of the victims, and two families have still not been compensated
A few weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa passed into law the public procurement bill, ushering in a new era for South Africa’s procurement landscape.
Two black South African runners were among the first from the continent to compete in the 1904 games in the United States
The alienation of Mgwali village from the Bholo police station has its roots in the frontier wars and vanquishment of the Xhosa
Either way, it’s men’s job to figure out how to catch up
It is possible to know and understand what feminism as an ideology is, and what a feminist identity really means, without necessarily subscribing to them
The inclusion of intention in the definition of rape reintroduces the requirement that there should be physical evidence that the victim was overpowered
The toxic xenophobic politics pushed by Gayton McKenzie and the Patriotic Alliance debases us all
Among NCDs is diabetes, which is likely to afflict 8.75 million people by 2040 and requires urgent government intervention
Inflation shows signs of easing and job growth is slowing, sparking fears of recession and speculation over how the Fed will navigate the dynamics at play
Donations save lives but the dropout rate of donors is high
The reign of Venezuela’s president epitomises the dangers of a leader losing political respect and trust
South Africa is a terrifyingly violent country, but giving the police licence to kill can only make things worse
Elected leaders need to use deep dialogue, rather than debate, to grow understanding and trust, so people dare to act together
This results in the former convicts permanent social and economic exclusion to benefit the wealthy and the politically connected in South Africa
Worse, the presidential elections don’t matter because Big Business has captured the state
Comprehensive reforms are required, including dismantling the neoliberal economic framework
The US vice-president needs to come up with a message that resonates with the white middle and working class to win them over in this election
The international community can support the continent through, for example, the transfer of technology to enable drugs and vaccines to be produced on African soil
A break every year is an employee’s right, but if not taken in the six-month annual cycle, you forfeit it
Urgent relief is needed to stop the spread of financial ruin to bigger firms and avoid economic sector turmoil
Investing in our healthcare system and creating innovative marketing tools to attract more visitors has the potential to make the country a leading wellness hub
The country’s revenue from the gaming industry was R7.3 billion in 2023. This can be increased by encouraging electronic sports and the development of local games as well as digital distribution platforms
Is there the political will to implement it effectively or is it a smokescreen intended to placate local and global stakeholders while maintaining the status quo?
American claims that South Africa ‘sides with malign actors’ could jeopardise access to Agoa and imperil bilateral trade relations
The continent will make significant gains by fast-tracking this sector through investment and skills development
When racism emerges, we must build – not break – our schools
As authoritarianism entrenches itself globally, it is vital that South Africa inspires a return of accountability and participation
The Ukrainian president is recalibrating his diplomatic strategy in response to shifting US dynamics, balancing domestic pressures with international diplomacy
The DRC is rich in the minerals needed for renewable energy technologies, central to reducing our carbon footprint, but they come at great environmental and human cost
President Paul Kagame may have revived the country after the 1994 genocide but his actions have prevented any meaningful opposition and accusations of intimidation, torture and assassination