These unwritten social rules also develop in the workplace and, coupled with groupthink or the desire for conformity, can result in corrupt or wrong behaviour becoming the norm
Municipalities need a governance register to ensure their performance more than compliance
The left stood for a social agenda and the right for the individual’s needs. Now politics is self-serving
John Steenhuisen’s appointment of Roman Cabanac is a bro too far.
This contribution is a genuine effort at furthering what Andreas Schedler called “reform from below”, in his book The Self-Restraining State: Power and Accountability in New Democracies
An American Bill’s call for a review of US-SA bilateral relations is likely over policy differences.
With no dedicated budget, a shortage of data, and no tools to assess how inclusive healthcare is for persons with disabilities in SA, the government needs to urgently address these issues
The 15-minute city is a concept that embraces mixed-use lifestyle living with primary amenities accessed within walking or cycling distance
The country’s ambassadors to Canada and the United Arab Emirates have been expelled from those countries
It is more a case of green colonialism, with the continent threatened by water conflicts, land grabs and endangered biodiversity while foreign powers reap the benefits
Africans need to return to communalism and share knowledge to thrive together in the 21st century
Engineering, procurement, and construction partners can mitigate effects of extreme weather and intense heat underground, ensuring the longevity of a mine
A multi-departmental, collaborative unit focused on preventive rather than reactive solutions could stem the loss of billions of rands and the destruction of the country’s assets
It appears that China is pushing for a relationship with Africa that will increase its geopolitical clout in the international arena
From critiques of apartheid to reflections on post-colonial identity, Southern African literature has chronicled the region’s history and shaped its trajectory to a just society
Although illegal under international law, Israel justifies these actions as necessary for state security
But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed
The language is subtle; words are tonal and are made up of small units that determine meaning, but this is not reflected in the 26-letter alphabet
As South Africans decide whether to withdraw a portion of their retirement savings, it’s important that they fully grasp the potential costs involved
Middle-class views on national health insurance are filtered through prejudice and experience, losing sight of the plight of the working class
Drew Forrest looks at the role of Victorian laissez-faire in the terrible Irish famine
The dedicated maths and science teacher had an ability to make maths and science understandable and interesting
The support systems that GBV survivors depend on are being damaged by cost cuts, making it harder for them to escape violence and seek justice
Every person in this country needs to stop blindly following political leaders and start thinking for themselves
The Strategic Dialogue Group and foundations named after the country’s leaders believe that South Africa can move beyond the paralysis in social, economic, political and governance spheres and national despair
Massive proposed electricity price increases will leave many South Africans having to choose between buying food or having power
The Constitution Amendment Bill divests the National Prosecuting Authority of its power to institute criminal proceedings regarding corruption and organised crime and instead vests these powers in the proposed anti-corruption commission
In post-apartheid South Africa, the system has evolved but has fundamentally stayed the same, triggering an inter-generational cycle of displacement
Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries
Does Putin fully understand its own reasons for its incursion into Ukraine – or does he just not care?
The former EFF MP’s list of political parties is longer than self-proclaimed prophet Mboro’s dirty nails.
Workplaces must provide time, privacy, and support for mothers who are expressing breast milk