Black exceptionalism reinforces negative racial stereotypes and obscures the systemic and structural barriers that black people face daily
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
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
‘The government needs to invest and prioritise cybersecurity to protect South Africa from criminals, terrorists, hackers, nation-state actors and other national security threats’
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
The respected Turkish scholar and spiritual leader committed his life to service through the Hizmet Movement
A recent conference on the moment artificial intelligence becomes conscious gave the ultimate answer to the question of life, the universe and everything
Drew Forrest should not rely on the works of Ilan Pappe and Shlomo Sand to argue his case for Palestine
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
SADC needs to be an impartial and committed actor in regional politics to strengthen regional stability and regain people’s trust
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
Africa’s cities are growing rapidly and should be more than economic hubs
The electricity supply crisis caused an unmanaged energy transition led by market forces, with a weakened state trying to introduce reforms
South African law needs to deal with the dangers of generative AI so we can safely take advantage of its benefits
Violations of people’s human rights continue unabated in the country
Tshwane University of Technology’s 3rd Annual Dr Tlou Cholo Legacy Lecture explored the theme South Africa’s Thirty Years of Democracy — Quo Vadis?
As well as finding new markets, the country should focus on nurturing existing ones
A new publication sustains the discussion of the ideas of a creative and courageous radical for a new generation
Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders
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
Traditional names tell stories, full of cultural significance and indigenous knowledge, passed down through the ages
The proposed tariff hikes have sparked debates about inequality, access to power and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape
The decision to provide a grant of R1 634, the upper bound poverty line, rests in the hands of the elite
Only a collective response will avert the crisis that is, in part, caused by the loss of non-revenue water
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
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
The fact that political, media and corporate elites are susceptible to blackmail over sexual misconduct shapes global policies — including backing genocide
By being vigilant and informed, and implementing effective protocols, owners can avoid negative consequences for their companies and help fight organised crime
The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry
By fostering unity, communities can be empowered to hold public and private institutions accountable
The Institute for Race Relations, Brenthurst Foundation and Centre for Development Enterprise, the media and liberal intellectuals fracture along economic and international relations lines
If the amendment to the Electricity Act is to be effective, fiscal instability at local government level needs to be tackled