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opinion

The new racism: Moral superiority
Opinion
/ 10 February 2024

The new racism: Moral superiority

There is a renewed white arrogance staking a claim to influence in the public sphere. It is fuelled by a swing to the right and needs to be contested

By Richard Pithouse
Pinky Pinky monster haunts Ramaphosa
Opinion
/ 9 February 2024

Pinky Pinky monster haunts Ramaphosa

The figment of his imagination has defined the president’s timid tenure

By Khaya Koko
Mining flourishing depends on strengthening democracy
Opinion
/ 9 February 2024

Mining flourishing depends on strengthening democracy

Deliberations on democracy were not a big part of the mining talks in Joburg but players in the sector need to recognise their responsibilities

By Ross Harvey
ICJ victory would redeem the ANC – if it shows the same humanity at home
Opinion
/ 9 February 2024

ICJ victory would redeem the ANC – if it shows the same humanity at home

The party won a moral victory when it went to the World Court to take on the US-backed Israel but it must clean up its own house and have the same care for South Africans

By Mzwandile Manto
A call to action through economic modelling
Opinion
/ 7 February 2024

A call to action through economic modelling

Poverty doesn’t need to be the future for 8.2 million South Africans living on less than $2 or R38 a day

By Asghar Adelzadeh and Cynthia Alvillar
Corruption is not an excuse to abandon South Africa
Opinion
/ 7 February 2024

Corruption is not an excuse to abandon South Africa

Those who suggest private entities working with the government are propping up corruption are making ill-informed and dangerous statements

By Marc Lubner
Democracy at the crossroads: Unravelling the political turmoil in Senegal
Opinion
/ 7 February 2024

Democracy at the crossroads: Unravelling the political turmoil in Senegal

President Macky Sall’s decision is concerning in a region grappling with coups, where interference with the constitution and polls has led to military overthrow

By Nyasha Mpani and Amara Galileo
The world urgently needs an international anti-corruption court
Opinion
/ 7 February 2024

The world urgently needs an international anti-corruption court

Corruption flourishes when justice systems are captured by the wealthy and powerful

By Prosper S Maguchu
State capture: Professional enablers can and must be held accountable for their role
Opinion
/ 6 February 2024

State capture: Professional enablers can and must be held accountable for their role

German software company SAP will cough up R2.2 billion. It’s a good start but not the end of the road

By Devi Pillay
South Africa and Palestine through Mamdani’s prism of decolonisation
Opinion
/ 6 February 2024

South Africa and Palestine through Mamdani’s prism of decolonisation

The political theorist suggests that the dismantling of apartheid South Africa is a useful example for finding a solution for Palestine

By Ayesha Omar
Expect more scapegoating of foreigners as elections approach
Opinion
/ 6 February 2024

Expect more scapegoating of foreigners as elections approach

Politicians are putting out propaganda blaming foreigners for unemployment, and other social ills, for their own narrow ends

By Kenneth Mokgatlhe
State of the nation: Brace for the Ramaphosa ripple effect
Opinion
/ 6 February 2024

State of the nation: Brace for the Ramaphosa ripple effect

There is a tendency to think of the president as ineffective. But his first term has seen a marked hastening of structural reforms, which could change the economy forever

By Sarah Smit
Decent summer grains and oilseed harvest likely for 2023-24
Opinion
/ 5 February 2024

Decent summer grains and oilseed harvest likely for 2023-24

Area plantings for maize and sunflower seed are above the five-year average

By Wandile Sihlobo
Zuma vs Cyril is the neverending Chinese movie
Opinion
/ 4 February 2024

Zuma vs Cyril is the neverending Chinese movie

The former president is hoping that it will be third time lucky for him in this election round of their battle

By Khaya Koko
Israel and Gaza: AI in the time of warfare
Opinion
/ 4 February 2024

Israel and Gaza: AI in the time of warfare

Artificial intelligence can be used to improve people’s lives but it is also used to calculate civilian killings and support propaganda

By Anaïs Nony
World Cancer Day: Close the cervical cancer care gap
Opinion
/ 4 February 2024

World Cancer Day: Close the cervical cancer care gap

Policymakers in particular need to ensure there is investment in healthcare infrastructure, public awareness and education is enhanced, screening programme quality is improved and there is equitable access to health services

By Yuri Munsamy
Students bear the brunt of scandals at NSFAS
Opinion
/ 3 February 2024

Students bear the brunt of scandals at NSFAS

The financial aid body’s delay in paying out funds has devastating consequences for those it is meant to help

By Tshegofatso Malehodi and Zandile Magubane
Pitfalls of the ‘mallification’ of our cities
Opinion
/ 3 February 2024

Pitfalls of the ‘mallification’ of our cities

It seem that massive corporations and property developers control Cape Town and other centres, with big land parcels going their way for low prices

By Jared Sacks
Register to vote to determine the future you want
Opinion
/ 2 February 2024

Register to vote to determine the future you want

Voters should ponder about what their vote means for the future of South Africa

By Zusipe Batyi
Zambia the cradle of liberation of Southern Africa
Opinion
/ 2 February 2024

Zambia the cradle of liberation of Southern Africa

The country’s historical sites encapsulate the struggles and triumphs of the people of the subcontinent

By Kagosi Mwamulowe
Why a basic income grant would benefit everyone
Opinion
/ 1 February 2024

Why a basic income grant would benefit everyone

The government needs to introduce a basic income grant soon to relieve the pressure on older people who are using theirs to support their families

By Bridget Sleap
Everybody wants white privilege
Opinion
/ 1 February 2024

Everybody wants white privilege

History teaches us the dangers of one group of people claiming moral authority over the rights of another and Israel should take note

By Adam Haupt
The value of learning the language of listening
Opinion
/ 1 February 2024

The value of learning the language of listening

A response to the misinterpretations of the article: Who are the Amalek?

By Philip Machanick
The Ogoni victory against Shell in Nigeria is hollow
Opinion
/ 1 February 2024

The Ogoni victory against Shell in Nigeria is hollow

After a 30-year battle, we defeated Shell, limiting environmental pollution, but our gains haven’t translated into practical benefits

By Fegalo Nsuke
OPINION: SA can learn from Australia in dealing with water governance
The Green Guardian
/ 31 January 2024

OPINION: SA can learn from Australia in dealing with water governance

Both are dry countries but Australia has adopted a flexible approach to accommodate local conditions while South Africa has adopted a cookie-cutter model applied nationwide

By Anthony Turton
SONA must reflect Ramaphosa’s ultimate duty
Opinion
/ 31 January 2024

SONA must reflect Ramaphosa’s ultimate duty

The president needs to expound on how democratically accountable governance remains key to addressing governance failures, beyond any single election

By Pranish Desai
Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan
Opinion
/ 30 January 2024

Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan

In trying to provide an alternative to the ANC, the new political grouping has fallen into old traps

By Sarah Smit
Right of reply: New Beachwood estate an example of responsible development
Opinion
/ 30 January 2024

Right of reply: New Beachwood estate an example of responsible development

Based in Durban North, the project will see the rehabilitation of ecological assets

By Gavin Strydom
Climate change must not threaten gains in fight against neglected tropical diseases
Opinion
/ 30 January 2024

Climate change must not threaten gains in fight against neglected tropical diseases

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on 30 January is an opportunity for countries and partners around the globe to unite, act and end these devastating diseases for good

By Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin, Nassar Al Mubarak and Ibrahima Socé Fall
ICJ case echoes Tambo’s liberation plea for Palestine
Opinion
/ 30 January 2024

ICJ case echoes Tambo’s liberation plea for Palestine

In 1979, 25 years after the anti-colonial conference in Indonesia, the ANC leader recalled the ‘spirit of Bandung’ when he called for the freedom of South Africans and Palestinians

By Ayesha Omar
Has China’s economy peaked?
Opinion
/ 29 January 2024

Has China’s economy peaked?

China’s contribution to world economic growth surpasses that of the Americas, Europe and Japan combined, according to the World Bank

By Imran Khalid
Matric: Eastern Cape teachers the unsung heroes
Opinion
/ 29 January 2024

Matric: Eastern Cape teachers the unsung heroes

Despite obstacles faced by the learners, their hard work resulted in an 81.4% grade 12 pass rate

By Andile Sokani
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