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Against ‘Black excellence’
Opinion
/ 4 November 2024

Against ‘Black excellence’

Black exceptionalism reinforces negative racial stereotypes and obscures the systemic and structural barriers that black people face daily

By Akanimo Andrew Akpan
Conference challenged: The struggle for South Africa’s democratic public domain
Opinion
/ 4 November 2024

Conference challenged: The struggle for South Africa’s democratic public domain

The forced closure of the African Global Dialogue on the situation in the Middle East is indicative of an authoritarian political culture and subverts democracy

By Ivor Chipkin
US ‘bonfire’ elections an opportunity for African development
Opinion
/ 2 November 2024

US ‘bonfire’ elections an opportunity for African development

Whoever wins, the country needs to build its ties on the continent and the rest of the world and exploit the opportunities that are created

By Donovan E Williams
South Africa’s leaders must prioritise cybersecurity before it’s too late
Opinion
/ 2 November 2024

South Africa’s leaders must prioritise cybersecurity before it’s too late

‘The government needs to invest and prioritise cybersecurity to protect South Africa from criminals, terrorists, hackers, nation-state actors and other national security threats’

By Jabu Mtsweni and Mphahlela James Thaba
Meals at early childhood development centres can help meet basic nutritional needs
Opinion
/ 2 November 2024

Meals at early childhood development centres can help meet basic nutritional needs

But these ECD centres, which often provide children with their only meal for the day, need additional financial and other support to ensure the food is nutritious

By Yolande Smit and Lisanne du Plessis
Humanitarian legacy of Fethullah Gülen
Opinion
/ 1 November 2024

Humanitarian legacy of Fethullah Gülen

The respected Turkish scholar and spiritual leader committed his life to service through the Hizmet Movement

By Farid Esack
The singularity: Food for thought
Opinion
/ 1 November 2024

The singularity: Food for thought

A recent conference on the moment artificial intelligence becomes conscious gave the ultimate answer to the question of life, the universe and everything

By Michael Brian Lee
Israel: There are two ‘truths’ to every story
Opinion
/ 1 November 2024

Israel: There are two ‘truths’ to every story

Drew Forrest should not rely on the works of Ilan Pappe and Shlomo Sand to argue his case for Palestine

By Milton Shain
The Trump presidential campaign a billionaires’ ballot
Opinion
/ 31 October 2024

The Trump presidential campaign a billionaires’ ballot

In the fight are Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bizos, who put pressure on the editors of the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post, X’s Elon Musk and Silicon Valley’s Peter Thiel

By Philip Machanick
SADC’s role and limitations in ensuring democratic integrity
Opinion
/ 31 October 2024

SADC’s role and limitations in ensuring democratic integrity

SADC needs to be an impartial and committed actor in regional politics to strengthen regional stability and regain people’s trust

By Mmabatho Mongae
UCT a microcosm of South Africa’s take on Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Opinion
/ 31 October 2024

UCT a microcosm of South Africa’s take on Israel’s genocide in Gaza

The headline ‘Scary time to be a Zionist’ at the University of Cape Town did not consider the ‘scary’ time to be a Palestinian in the Occupied Territories

By Merlynn D Edelstein
Citizens also have a responsibility in making African cities liveable
Opinion
/ 30 October 2024

Citizens also have a responsibility in making African cities liveable

Africa’s cities are growing rapidly and should be more than economic hubs

By Riedwaan Kimmie and Justin Pringle
Market forces assume control in the energy sector
Opinion
/ 30 October 2024

Market forces assume control in the energy sector

The electricity supply crisis caused an unmanaged energy transition led by market forces, with a weakened state trying to introduce reforms

By Roderick Crompton and Bruce Young
Digital replicas: The double-edged sword of generative AI
Opinion
/ 29 October 2024

Digital replicas: The double-edged sword of generative AI

South African law needs to deal with the dangers of generative AI so we can safely take advantage of its benefits

By Rachel Potter and Vanessa Jacklin-Levin
Bring back the UN human rights commission before Uganda’s 2026 elections
Opinion
/ 29 October 2024

Bring back the UN human rights commission before Uganda’s 2026 elections

Violations of people’s human rights continue unabated in the country

By Robert Kigongo
Freedom stalwart TT Cholo — 99 not out
Opinion
/ 28 October 2024

Freedom stalwart TT Cholo — 99 not out

Tshwane University of Technology’s 3rd Annual Dr Tlou Cholo Legacy Lecture explored the theme South Africa’s Thirty Years of Democracy — Quo Vadis?

By Malesela Maubane and Shalate Davhana
South Africa must grow agricultural exports within Brics
Opinion
/ 28 October 2024

South Africa must grow agricultural exports within Brics

As well as finding new markets, the country should focus on nurturing existing ones

By Wandile Sihlobo
New book reignites Rick Turner’s radical democratic ideas and legacy
Opinion
/ 13 October 2024

New book reignites Rick Turner’s radical democratic ideas and legacy

A new publication sustains the discussion of the ideas of a creative and courageous radical for a new generation

By Richard Pithouse
The anatomy of a genocide: Gaza one year later
Opinion
/ 12 October 2024

The anatomy of a genocide: Gaza one year later

Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders

By Alvin Botes
Response to the M&G: CSIR is not a procurement culprit
Opinion
/ 11 October 2024

Response to the M&G: CSIR is not a procurement culprit

The CSIR was depicted as a culprit for purchasing certain goods and services using the deviation process, but such a process is allowed and the word ‘culprit’ is thus wrong

By Thulani Dlamini
Surnames preserve and conserve African culture and heritage
Opinion
/ 10 October 2024

Surnames preserve and conserve African culture and heritage

Traditional names tell stories, full of cultural significance and indigenous knowledge, passed down through the ages

By Robert Kigongo
Electricity is a luxury in South Africa
Opinion
/ 10 October 2024

Electricity is a luxury in South Africa

The proposed tariff hikes have sparked debates about inequality, access to power and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape

By Karabo Mokgonyana
SA’s poor urgently need a decent universal basic income grant
Opinion
/ 9 October 2024

SA’s poor urgently need a decent universal basic income grant

The decision to provide a grant of R1 634, the upper bound poverty line, rests in the hands of the elite

By Isobel Frye
Fixing water leaks will help avert a national disaster
Opinion
/ 9 October 2024

Fixing water leaks will help avert a national disaster

Only a collective response will avert the crisis that is, in part, caused by the loss of non-revenue water

By Jay Bhagwan
Financial literacy should be taught throughout a child’s school life
Opinion
/ 9 October 2024

Financial literacy should be taught throughout a child’s school life

This skill is crucial not just for personal success but to close the gap between economic survival and prosperity, reduce debt and inequality, and for the country’s overall economic health

By Lindani Zungu and Enzokuhle Sabela
SA’s G20 presidency a chance to reform global governance
Opinion
/ 8 October 2024

SA’s G20 presidency a chance to reform global governance

Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work

By Darlington Tshuma and Bongiwe Ngcobo
Sex, power and control: The Hidden crimes behind the Gaza genocide
Opinion
/ 8 October 2024

Sex, power and control: The Hidden crimes behind the Gaza genocide

The fact that political, media and corporate elites are susceptible to blackmail over sexual misconduct shapes global policies — including backing genocide

By Quraysha Ismail Sooliman
Your business might unwittingly be a laundromat for financial crimes
Opinion
/ 8 October 2024

Your business might unwittingly be a laundromat for financial crimes

By being vigilant and informed, and implementing effective protocols, owners can avoid negative consequences for their companies and help fight organised crime

By Hawken McEwan
La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa
Opinion
/ 7 October 2024

La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa

The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry

By Wandile Sihlobo
Community mobilisation is the answer to rising populism in South Africa
Opinion
/ 7 October 2024

Community mobilisation is the answer to rising populism in South Africa

By fostering unity, communities can be empowered to hold public and private institutions accountable

By Wayne Ncube and David Dickinson
A split has emerged among liberal think-tanks, particularly over trade partners
Opinion
/ 7 October 2024

A split has emerged among liberal think-tanks, particularly over trade partners

The Institute for Race Relations, Brenthurst Foundation and Centre for Development Enterprise, the media and liberal intellectuals fracture along economic and international relations lines

By Imraan Buccus
Power Play: New electricity law leaves municipalities in the dark on debt
Opinion
/ 6 October 2024

Power Play: New electricity law leaves municipalities in the dark on debt

If the amendment to the Electricity Act is to be effective, fiscal instability at local government level needs to be tackled

By Mischka Moosa
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