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opinion

Why Gilead’s ‘generosity’ on HIV jab belies a betrayal
Opinion
/ 4 October 2024

Why Gilead’s ‘generosity’ on HIV jab belies a betrayal

The old trick shows that Big Pharma has more interest in making money than in saving lives

By Tian Johnson
Judicial Service Commission set for marathon round of interviews to fill vacancies on the bench
Opinion
/ 4 October 2024

Judicial Service Commission set for marathon round of interviews to fill vacancies on the bench

The session will be the first since Mandisa Maya took office as the chief justice

By Mbekezeli Benjamin
What does it mean to be South African? We all have our stories
Opinion
/ 4 October 2024

What does it mean to be South African? We all have our stories

By asking and listening to someone’s story – and telling them yours – we break down perceived barriers and find humanity

By Garth Japhet
Israel has angry football fans to blame
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Israel has angry football fans to blame

Supporters of Arsenal and Manchester United started the wave that has seen the country lose its grip on the dominant narrative

By Donovan E Williams
Courts temporarily halted Shell’s exploration but fracking in Karoo gets Mantashe’s nod
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Courts temporarily halted Shell’s exploration but fracking in Karoo gets Mantashe’s nod

The mineral and petroleum resources minister has commissioned a seismic survey for oil and gas in the Karoo Basin

By Sanele Khakhu
Young professionals’ financial struggles tied to psychological scars left by colonial, apartheid past
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Young professionals’ financial struggles tied to psychological scars left by colonial, apartheid past

The pressure to succeed financially, combined with the lingering effects of poverty, creates a toxic cycle of consumption, debt and financial instability

By Sibahle Zuma
Teachers want inclusive classes but struggle to assist children with autism
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

Teachers want inclusive classes but struggle to assist children with autism

Autism occurs along a spectrum so teachers need to understand the disorder and adapt how they teach to meet learners’ needs

By Lorna Dreyer and Sharon Pienaar
We should still root for small businesses in these tumultuous economic times
Opinion
/ 3 October 2024

We should still root for small businesses in these tumultuous economic times

By encouraging entrepreneurship, South Africa can sustain a more inclusive, diversified economy which can withstand shocks and is set up for long-term growth

By James Maposa
Africa and the US ‘non-proposal’ on changes to the UN Security Council
Opinion
/ 2 October 2024

Africa and the US ‘non-proposal’ on changes to the UN Security Council

The offer makes 1.4 billion Africans ‘permanent’ second-class citizens, devoid of decision-making power on the world body

By Tim Murithi
Gun violence: Lusikisiki massacre is a wake-up call
Opinion
/ 2 October 2024

Gun violence: Lusikisiki massacre is a wake-up call

The government needs to take urgent action to cut the number of illegal guns in circulation and enforce gun-control laws

By Lindani Zungu
Democracy on a lifeline: Repression threatens hope, peace and security in Africa
Opinion
/ 2 October 2024

Democracy on a lifeline: Repression threatens hope, peace and security in Africa

Undemocratic acts, including detention and murder, happen under the watch of the United Nations, organisations for regional cooperation and signed international treaties

By Robert Kigongo
Will the complexities of coalition governments undermine local governance in South Africa?
Opinion
/ 2 October 2024

Will the complexities of coalition governments undermine local governance in South Africa?

The success of coalition governments hinges on the ability of coalitions to rise above political differences and prioritise the needs of the people they serve

By Otshepeng Mazibuko
Bela Act a solution to history of language oppression in SA education
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Bela Act a solution to history of language oppression in SA education

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act should not be used as a political tool by parties

By Siphesihle Mbhele
Rate cut signals Fed’s caution as risks linger
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Rate cut signals Fed’s caution as risks linger

Inflationary pressures and unemployment are top of mind amid easing

By Imran Khalid
Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship

Unlike the ousted Tshwane mayor, the DA ditched former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse like Ultra Mel custard on a Skhothane teenager’s Carvela shoes

By Khaya Koko
Cyclone Idai: A case study for climate financing
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Cyclone Idai: A case study for climate financing

The devastation caused by the 2019 cyclone goes beyond the destruction of infrastructure and this needs to be included during COP29 in Azerbaijan, in November

By Patience Ukama
South Africa’s credit crisis: The fight against predatory lending
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

South Africa’s credit crisis: The fight against predatory lending

The proliferation of illegal credit providers is not just a regulatory failure but a symptom of the broader inequalities entrenched in the country’s financial system

By Thabo Motshweni
Bringing heritage into schools can boost SA’s literacy efforts
Opinion
/ 1 October 2024

Bringing heritage into schools can boost SA’s literacy efforts

Stories from our rich heritage provide teachers with an affordable, accessible way to improve literacy levels, teaching children to read in their home language

By Lucia Ndabula
South Africa’s maize production prospects lowered again
Opinion
/ 30 September 2024

South Africa’s maize production prospects lowered again

The effects of the mid-summer drought are being felt but the country’s needs should be met with some over for export

By Wandile Sihlobo
A war foretold: The grown-ups need to stand up to prevent it
Opinion
/ 30 September 2024

A war foretold: The grown-ups need to stand up to prevent it

While Israel enjoys the backing of the US and impunity for its crimes, the risk of a wider conflagration in the Middle East is high

By Nontobeko Hlela
So far so good as Ramaphosa’s GNU nears the 100 day mark
Columns
/ 27 September 2024

So far so good as Ramaphosa’s GNU nears the 100 day mark

Cyril’s away game can’t be faulted, like Mikel Arteta’s 2024 Arsenal, but with no red cards

By Paddy Harper
South Africa’s climate change commitments are due for an overhaul
Opinion
/ 24 September 2024

South Africa’s climate change commitments are due for an overhaul

As the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions are realigned, more voices need to be heard

By Brian Mantlana and Steve Nicholls
Food, power and identity: A colonial and culinary heritage
Opinion
/ 21 September 2024

Food, power and identity: A colonial and culinary heritage

Specific foods and recipes are associated with specific countries and also traditions, but as people have moved so have these foods

By Vashna Jagarnath
Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on
Opinion
/ 20 September 2024

Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on

Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises

By Sibahle Zuma
Quality of healthcare: Is the private sector always better?
Opinion
/ 20 September 2024

Quality of healthcare: Is the private sector always better?

Fixing the problems in both the public and private health system will help ensure all people in South Africa get quality and healthcare

By Atiya Mosam
Pravin Gordhan: Sound and fury surround the death of a quiet man
Columns
/ 19 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan: Sound and fury surround the death of a quiet man

Pravin Gordhan was the political architect who tried to shun
the spotlight

By Paddy Harper
It’s about the children, Minister Gwarube
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

It’s about the children, Minister Gwarube

The basic education minister should end the decentralised school nutrition programme and adopt a centralised approach

By Themba Hlengani
A tribute to PG – always the activist and the people’s leader
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

A tribute to PG – always the activist and the people’s leader

Pravin Gordhan’s contribution included the negotiated transition to democracy, the new Constitution and the transformation of the state apparatus and the public sector

By Dipak Patel
Pravin Gordhan was an intimidating revolutionary with a big heart
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan was an intimidating revolutionary with a big heart

In everything he did during apartheid and after 1994 he literally gave his life to his country

By Johann van der Westhuizen
All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders 
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders 

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

By Chetan Vanmali, Yael Shafrir, Emily Gammon, Raeesah Shaik, Sidrah Suliman, Lauren Jimmy & Danica Jonker
Why Zambia’s president is threatening to delay the country’s 2026 elections
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

Why Zambia’s president is threatening to delay the country’s 2026 elections

Hakainde Hichilema is so desperate to cling on to power that he is preparing the ground to amend the Constitution before the elections

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Dear EFF, Africans do not insult the dead
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

Dear EFF, Africans do not insult the dead

The Economic Freedom Fighters spat on Gordhan, the real freedom fighter who embodied integrity

By Mzwandile Manto kaB. Wapi
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