South Africa can link its national interests together with those of African Union and the AU Youth Charter to deliver the UN sustainable development goals
Although the transformative nature of artificial intelligence is unprecedented, it is imperative that AI is democratised
The attempt to betray the mediator and trivialise the values of dialogue represents a moral collapse — not only for the region but for humanity at large
Given the close comparison between apartheid and the challenges faced by Palestinians, the government must be called upon to lead the quest for justice
Mzansi Unicorns is a podcast spotlighting exceptional South Africans making a global impact across culture, business, sport, and social change.
The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities
Israeli digital diplomat David Saranga is using sub-national forms of diplomacy to make inroads into South African society
It reminds us to never descend into racism, narrow nationalism, ethnonationalism and tribalism, especially in a city that is the official seat of government
Stable governance, executive unity and some operational freedom allowed the state-owned entity to succeed, show SOEs need not decline
Advancing climate and sustainability action will require that all arms, spheres and levels of government lead an integrated and interdependent response to climate change
Water scarcity is the most pressing problem in developing a green hydrogen economy
The league’s national general council must be a turning point, a radical reawakening
The programme provides a safe space for teenage girls in Makhanda’s townships to discuss and learn about sexual and reproductive health
Millions have been displaced, millions more are starving and hundreds of thousands are dead, but Africa remains silent
A partnership with the Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in India is one such opportunity
The country has a collapsing currency and public sector, widespread hunger and corruption linked to the police, military and presidency
Mzansi Unicorns is a podcast spotlighting exceptional South Africans making a global impact across culture, business, sport, and social change.
Frustration over the gap between what citizens want and what’s being done is leading to a loss of faith in the future, in South Africa and all over the world
The president has turned to football to regain the trust of young people as he faces discontent over taxes and unfulfilled promises ahead of the 2027 election
Zuma preaches politics as liturgy, ballot as sacrament and MK party as God’s army
Today’s youth should remember those who came before them who conquered overwhelming odds
All too often known underperformers are recycled or ‘friends’ are
selected to lead boards, councils and companies
More than 240 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since Hamas’s attack on 7 October 2023. Their deaths are not accidental casualties but rather a deliberate silencing of the truth
Shifting geopolitics is highlighting new and old arenas of conflict and violations of international law
Donald Trump’s actions and those of his acolytes are remarkably similar to those employed by Hitler
Look beyond the reputations of suburbs known for gangsterism and gun violence and you’ll find a resilient community grounded in the ethics of care
Constitutional Court ruled dependency for pension death benefits is determined at the member’s death, not distribution, aiding vulnerable families
Lebogang Mulaisi of the Presidential Climate Commission used AI to generate this projection for South African women in the just energy transition based on the commission’s research indicators
The beneficiaries are corrupt government officials, politicians and officials who create patronage jobs in policing, business exploiting cheap labour and criminal groups such as Operation Dudula
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
We desire existential certainty in this world of complexity and amid our sense of powerlessness, but turning to the new oracles isn’t a solution
Driven by corruption and patronage, the killing of municipal officials and local councillors is rising, eroding democracy and accountability