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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
EU’s human rights and environment directive could do more to protect Africa’s mining affected communities
Opinion
/ 14 June 2024

EU’s human rights and environment directive could do more to protect Africa’s mining affected communities

The regulation of supply chains aims to deter child and labour violations, as well as pollution, deforestation and damage to ecosystems

By Sikho Luthango
Addressing South Africa’s unresolved trauma is the path to true democratic stability
Opinion
/ 14 June 2024

Addressing South Africa’s unresolved trauma is the path to true democratic stability

The pain and anger 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
Good leaders need to work alongside AI, especially in high-pressure jobs like surgery
Opinion
/ 14 June 2024

Good leaders need to work alongside AI, especially in high-pressure jobs like surgery

Machine learning might be the new frontier in the operating theatre but it is unlikely to replace the human touch that is crucial to effective healthcare and healing

By Zara Cupido
How President Hakainde Hichilema is using lawfare to subvert democracy in Zambia
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

How President Hakainde Hichilema is using lawfare to subvert democracy in Zambia

Hichilema is steadily eroding the country’s democracy by weakening critical institutions — the judiciary, police, parliament, electoral commission and civil service — to ensure he remains in power

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare

Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade

By Nqobile Tshili, Yolanda Moyo & Nkosana Vuma
South Africa needs a ‘no-alition’ confidence-and-supply arrangement for government stability
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

South Africa needs a ‘no-alition’ confidence-and-supply arrangement for government stability

The loss of an outright majority for the ANC should not be considered a panacea which promises to alleviate all our political and economic woes

By Morné Malan
A new GNU: South Africa’s first democratic election and the evolution of power sharing in the ANC
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

A new GNU: South Africa’s first democratic election and the evolution of power sharing in the ANC

The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable

By Mzwandile Manto kaB. Wapi
Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?
Columns
/ 13 June 2024

Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?

The coalition faces the task of implementing long-promised transformations while managing political contradictions

By Sarah Smit
Has the discourse of progressive politics alienated the majority of South Africans?
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

Has the discourse of progressive politics alienated the majority of South Africans?

The idea of unity has become brittle as inequality becomes more severe along race and class configurations

By Gugu Ndima
TVET colleges can help municipalities weather climate change
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

TVET colleges can help municipalities weather climate change

There is an opportunity to re-imagine colleges that are responsive and relevant

By Helga Jansen Daugbjerg
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
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