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opinion

The meaning of freedom and life in the age of false idols
Opinion
/ 9 July 2024

The meaning of freedom and life in the age of false idols

We are all political animals by nature, so let us protect our freedom from the tyranny of false idols

By Mzwandile Manto kaB. Wapi
Korner Talk: Helen and her Zille bros
Opinion
/ 8 July 2024

Korner Talk: Helen and her Zille bros

Racist Renaldo Gouws slipped through the cracks of the DA’s vetting process

By Khaya Koko
Kenyans protest detested finance bill amid calls for economic justice
Opinion
/ 8 July 2024

Kenyans protest detested finance bill amid calls for economic justice

Citizens unite globally against tax hikes, urging economic integrity and political accountability

By Akofa Bruce
Everyday technology is being used for genocide in Gaza
Opinion
/ 8 July 2024

Everyday technology is being used for genocide in Gaza

Technologies evolved in peacetime can become lethal during conflicts, war and genocide

By Amrita Pande and Anaïs Nony
GNU: It’s standing room only in Cyril’s new cabinet
Columns
/ 5 July 2024

GNU: It’s standing room only in Cyril’s new cabinet

So who will win the fight to control the aircon in next week’s cabinet lekgotla?

By Paddy Harper
GNU: Will we work together this time?
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

GNU: Will we work together this time?

When a unity government was being formed in the 1990s there was suspicion and mistrust

By Donovan E Williams
Virtual reality opens exciting new pathways of learning
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

Virtual reality opens exciting new pathways of learning

Research shows VR has significant benefits for students in higher education – with better engagement and a decrease in dropout rates – improving academic outcomes and pass rates substantially

By Maritsa Grewe
The Malawi we hoped for wasn’t delivered in 2020
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

The Malawi we hoped for wasn’t delivered in 2020

The next elections are due in September 2025, but will the next government enable the country to overcome its economic hardships?

By Tsogololathu Itaye
Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

By Siphesihle Mbhele
Gauteng unity government stumbling block reflects ANC’s internal conflict
Opinion
/ 3 July 2024

Gauteng unity government stumbling block reflects ANC’s internal conflict

Divisions in the party over coalition with the DA, losses in KwaZulu-Natal and unwillingness to accept defeat are among reasons for the province being unable to finalise a government

By Siphesihle Mbhele
Unite to fight for human rights in eSwatini
Opinion
/ 3 July 2024

Unite to fight for human rights in eSwatini

The absolute monarchy has been declared ‘not free’ after it scored 17 out of 100 in the Freedom in the World 2024 report

By Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka
East Africa’s growth projected to grow by 5% in 2024
Opinion
/ 2 July 2024

East Africa’s growth projected to grow by 5% in 2024

The region has also seen an increase in its contribution to the continent’s broader economic growth

By Hasan Khan
SA Jewish Board of Deputies weaponises antisemitism — not in my name
Opinion
/ 1 July 2024

SA Jewish Board of Deputies weaponises antisemitism — not in my name

In their article, Zeifert and Charnas have one view about Jewishness, a Zionist one, which many Jews do not share

By Leslie London
Cannabis legalisation in Africa: Economic opportunities versus public health risks
Opinion
/ 26 June 2024

Cannabis legalisation in Africa: Economic opportunities versus public health risks

Interest in the economic benefits of a cannabis industry far outweigh that of research into issues such as cannabis use disorder

By Musa Aminu and Duyilemi Chris Ajonijebu
US visa sanctions a reminder that Uganda must urgently stop corruption
Opinion
/ 26 June 2024

US visa sanctions a reminder that Uganda must urgently stop corruption

According to Transparency International’s 2023 Corruption Perception Index, Uganda scored 26 on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean)

By Robert Kigongo
Early Childhood Development forums can be essential resources in communities
Opinion
/ 25 June 2024

Early Childhood Development forums can be essential resources in communities

Training courses aimed to help members of the forums become better educators as well as play a strong role in uplifting those around them

By Ipeleng Mohlala and Sumaya Hendricks
The imperative for the entrepreneurial university
Opinion
/ 25 June 2024

The imperative for the entrepreneurial university

Graduates need to be able to show what they can do with what they know and universities should be measured, not only by the number and quality of graduates, but by employment statistics

By Rudi Kimmie and Niezaam Davids
The role of public perceptions in strengthening our constitutional democracy
Thought Leader
/ 25 June 2024

The role of public perceptions in strengthening our constitutional democracy

A reply to Paul Hoffman, showing that the law actually isn’t simple and what it – properly, purposefully and holistically considered – does tell us

By Lauren Kohn and Theunis Roux
Cash-strapped middle-class crisis in Africa spells doom for savings and retirement security
Opinion
/ 25 June 2024

Cash-strapped middle-class crisis in Africa spells doom for savings and retirement security

Contending with inflation, stagnant incomes and a soaring cost of living, middle-class people need to plan carefully for when they stop working

By Mthandazo Ngwenya
The ANC in coalition is nothing new
Opinion
/ 23 June 2024

The ANC in coalition is nothing new

The party has a long history of deal-making and alliances. The DA and other partners in the GNU are new bedfellows but the ANC owes much of its historic success to its open-mattress policy

By Dylan Stewart
The path to a truly united South Africa and democracy lies in confronting our historical trauma
Opinion
/ 22 June 2024

The path to a truly united South Africa and democracy lies in confronting our historical trauma

The pain and anger stemming from unaddressed traumas manifest in various ways, from violent protests to the rise of populist leaders who exploit these emotions for political gain

By Nomfundo Mogapi
Coalition talks have barely begun and the DA’s Helen Zille is already calling the manager
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Coalition talks have barely begun and the DA’s Helen Zille is already calling the manager

Cupcake appears to have lost his patience along with the ANC’s parliamentary majority

By Paddy Harper
Women in engineering can help build a better South Africa
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Women in engineering can help build a better South Africa

We need to enable more women — and men — to become engineers who possess the skills and resources to drive positive change

By Sara Grobbelaar
Liberal delusions in full flower
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Liberal delusions in full flower

The liberal right needs to understand that the DA did not win the election and that it has no mandate to unilaterally impose its socially destructive policies on society

By Richard Pithouse
Building the next generation: How coding and robotics can transform SA classrooms
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Building the next generation: How coding and robotics can transform SA classrooms

The basic education department has announced the addition of coding and robotics to the school curricula but many have questioned whether under-resourced schools can effectively offer such a hi-tech subject

By Jonathan du Plessis
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not cut the constitutional mustard
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not cut the constitutional mustard

Government is bound by the Glenister findings but has behaved as if it is not so bound by enacting the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) bill

By Paul Hoffman
Water, water everywhere but Zambia is water insecure
Opinion
/ 20 June 2024

Water, water everywhere but Zambia is water insecure

This is caused by inadequate infrastructure, poor governance, weak legislation and institutions, poor maintenance as well as insufficient data and information

By Leleti Maluleke and Anna Katreňáková
Bonn climate conference leaves much to be desired
Opinion
/ 19 June 2024

Bonn climate conference leaves much to be desired

It was business as usual at the talks: protests, visa troubles and little commitment to climate finance

By Ozayr Patel
Political landscapes are shifting, but beware of anti-democratic forces
Opinion
/ 18 June 2024

Political landscapes are shifting, but beware of anti-democratic forces

The European Union has shifted right and Latin America to the left, India’s supremacist was checked, and the ANC lost its majority but behaved with democratic maturity

By Nontobeko Hlela
Reforming South Africa’s civil service: A path to depoliticisation and professionalism
Opinion
/ 17 June 2024

Reforming South Africa’s civil service: A path to depoliticisation and professionalism

Changes need to be made to restore citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure they are able to hold leaders to account

By Stuart Morrison and Mischka Moosa
Mental health of South African youth needs urgent attention
Opinion
/ 16 June 2024

Mental health of South African youth needs urgent attention

In addition to a high rate of unemployment, poverty and inequality, the youth have been exposed to violence and food insecurity since childhood

By Neuropsychiatric Genetics Research Group members
Welcome to the Cyril and John show
Columns
/ 14 June 2024

Welcome to the Cyril and John show

Ramaphosa’s enemies in the ANC voted for Jacob Zuma — and got John Steenhuisen instead

By Paddy Harper
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