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Challenges, strategies and the will of the people in forming political coalitions in South Africa
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

Challenges, strategies and the will of the people in forming political coalitions in South Africa

As we enter a new era of coalition politics, there are key considerations for democracy, accountability and political rights

By Joel Bregman
Embracing the IDAC: A critical step in South Africa’s fight against corruption
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

Embracing the IDAC: A critical step in South Africa’s fight against corruption

The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not prevent the future addition of a constitutionally entrenched anti-corruption commission

By Lauren Kohn and Theunis Roux
Young people should not be mere spectators in shaping the future of South Africa
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

Young people should not be mere spectators in shaping the future of South Africa

In the past, the youth played a pivotal role in fighting for democracy and negotiating for the new South Africa, but now it seems the youth are ignored

By Enzokuhle Sabela
Good governance wins votes: The one lesson the ANC seemingly ignored
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

Good governance wins votes: The one lesson the ANC seemingly ignored

In forming a new government, the ANC needs to ensure its partners can improve governance and service delivery

By Mokheseng Moema
Abdullah Ibrahim and the hidden ‘culture wars’
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

Abdullah Ibrahim and the hidden ‘culture wars’

He is more than a distinguished pianist and composer; he mingled his music with politics

By Mokubung Nkomo
Israeli academe have joined the assault on free speech and academic freedom
Opinion
/ 11 June 2024

Israeli academe have joined the assault on free speech and academic freedom

Israeli universities and their leaders are actively supporting this war on democracy

By Leslie London
What various coalition scenarios could mean for broad-based BEE
Opinion
/ 11 June 2024

What various coalition scenarios could mean for broad-based BEE

As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain

By Siseko Maposa
Will socialism work in South Africa?
Opinion
/ 10 June 2024

Will socialism work in South Africa?

Unless South Africans see a direct improvement to their livelihoods, it will result in civil unrest

By Khumo Kumalo
Behind bars or back in power: Trump’s legal odyssey is uncertain
Opinion
/ 10 June 2024

Behind bars or back in power: Trump’s legal odyssey is uncertain

Donald Trump is unlikely to end up in jail, but even if he were incarcerated, the legal judgment doesn’t disqualify him from continuing his bid for the presidency

By Imran Khalid
Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet
Opinion
/ 8 June 2024

Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet

Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies

By Ozayr Patel
Cuba: South-South solidarity saves lives
Opinion
/ 7 June 2024

Cuba: South-South solidarity saves lives

Partnerships such as Cuba’s with Africa can help drive pandemic responses

By Winnie Byanyima
Those who hold the values of humanity and the rule of law should reject the Hamas narrative
Opinion
/ 6 June 2024

Those who hold the values of humanity and the rule of law should reject the Hamas narrative

Spreading the Hamas narrative because of the reactive need to attach to a struggle is akin to becoming the propaganda arm of a recognised terrorist network

By Charisse Zeifert and Adam Charnas
South Africa’s silent malnutrition crisis: A call to action for the new administration
Opinion
/ 6 June 2024

South Africa’s silent malnutrition crisis: A call to action for the new administration

Addressing malnutrition is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for achieving the country’s collective aspirations

By Dudu Maziya
Political freeze: South Africa’s election aftermath is colder than ever
Opinion
/ 6 June 2024

Political freeze: South Africa’s election aftermath is colder than ever

It’s -71 in the ANC’s Luthuli House headquarters

By Paddy Harper
Scrolling into trouble: Screens alone are not good enough teachers
Opinion
/ 6 June 2024

Scrolling into trouble: Screens alone are not good enough teachers

Screens have their uses and time on them should be limited because children learn best from interacting with a person and using all their senses

By Kwanda Ndoda
Arresting the decline of South Africa’s democracy: Lessons from the 2024 elections
Opinion
/ 5 June 2024

Arresting the decline of South Africa’s democracy: Lessons from the 2024 elections

We need to face up to the realities required to achieve a country in which the dignity of citizens is restored through jobs and crime-free communities

By Donovan E Williams
We need a different partnership to protect SA’s vulnerable environment
Opinion
/ 5 June 2024

We need a different partnership to protect SA’s vulnerable environment

Our new leaders representing various political parties, as well as those who voted them into power, must embrace the power of collaboration

By Anél du Plessis
2024 elections results: Making sense of this moment
Opinion
/ 5 June 2024

2024 elections results: Making sense of this moment

It’s time for leaders to lead and to come up with solutions to the problems that beset South Africans

By Verne Harris
South African election exposes the pitfalls of neoliberalism
Opinion
/ 4 June 2024

South African election exposes the pitfalls of neoliberalism

Populist parties have made considerable gains in the wake of the government’s insecurity-inducing economic policies

By Sarah Smit
Elections prove that the left needs renewed vision
Opinion
/ 4 June 2024

Elections prove that the left needs renewed vision

If we don’t have a credible left party on the ballot in the next elections, it will put our democracy in danger and we will not be able to solve our social crisis

By Imraan Buccus
A new national vision is now urgent – and it’s up to the ANC left
Opinion
/ 4 June 2024

A new national vision is now urgent – and it’s up to the ANC left

As the liberal establishment and the kleptocratic nationalists in and outside of the ANC both see a moment of political possibility for themselves it is the left in the ANC that must now step up

By Richard Pithouse
A new minister must lead reform of the police 
Opinion
/ 4 June 2024

A new minister must lead reform of the police 

A lack of effective political leadership has contributed to the stagnation and decline of the South African Police Service

By David Bruce
Why independent candidates did not perform well in the 2024 elections
Opinion
/ 4 June 2024

Why independent candidates did not perform well in the 2024 elections

South Africa needs to develop strategies and systems to support independents on their electoral journey

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Advanced aerial technology can be used to mitigate disasters
Opinion
/ 3 June 2024

Advanced aerial technology can be used to mitigate disasters

It can be used to monitor the impact of droughts, flooding and pollution, as well as in the prevention, early detection and monitoring of disasters

By Brad Mears
Korner Talk | Fikile Mbalula ‘is a certified clown’
Opinion
/ 3 June 2024

Korner Talk | Fikile Mbalula ‘is a certified clown’

The ANC secretary general should join the ‘Takalani Sesame’ cast and leave politics

By Khaya Koko
‘Friends’ of Jacob Zuma
Opinion
/ 3 June 2024

‘Friends’ of Jacob Zuma

Saturday’s spectacle was a shameful episode for which we all bear responsibility

By Luke Feltham
Ensuring stability and accountability during the coalitions era
Opinion
/ 3 June 2024

Ensuring stability and accountability during the coalitions era

The failure of coalitions in metros demonstrates the need for transparent and publicly available agreements

By Pranish Desai and Ross Harvey
How to judge an AI-programmed genocide
Opinion
/ 3 June 2024

How to judge an AI-programmed genocide

The Israeli Defence Forces’ use of AI for killing shows the urgent need for international regulation

By Amrita Pande and Anaïs Nony
Elections 2024: Leadership at a time of seizmic political change
Opinion
/ 31 May 2024

Elections 2024: Leadership at a time of seizmic political change

The hand of history will be weighing heavily on the shoulders of South Africa’s political leaders in the coming hours and days

By Richard Calland and Mike Law
Voting is done and the lights are still on
Opinion
/ 31 May 2024

Voting is done and the lights are still on

Did Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid for the stoner vote suffer from short-term memory loss?

By Paddy Harper
Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad
Opinion
/ 31 May 2024

Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad

Many African countries have weak election management systems, and citizens are rightly worried about human interference in electoral processes

By Maxwell Maseko
Uncertainty looms over South Africa as ANC faces decline and potential coalitions
Opinion
/ 30 May 2024

Uncertainty looms over South Africa as ANC faces decline and potential coalitions

Our last election demand must now be to the politicians who will decide the country’s future in the coming 14 days

By Editorial
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