This is caused by inadequate infrastructure, poor governance, weak legislation and institutions, poor maintenance as well as insufficient data and information
It was business as usual at the talks: protests, visa troubles and little commitment to climate finance
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
Changes need to be made to restore citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure they are able to hold leaders to account
In addition to a high rate of unemployment, poverty and inequality, the youth have been exposed to violence and food insecurity since childhood
Ramaphosa’s enemies in the ANC voted for Jacob Zuma — and got John Steenhuisen instead
The regulation of supply chains aims to deter child and labour violations, as well as pollution, deforestation and damage to ecosystems
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
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
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
Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade
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
The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable
The coalition faces the task of implementing long-promised transformations while managing political contradictions
The idea of unity has become brittle as inequality becomes more severe along race and class configurations
There is an opportunity to re-imagine colleges that are responsive and relevant
As we enter a new era of coalition politics, there are key considerations for democracy, accountability and political rights
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not prevent the future addition of a constitutionally entrenched anti-corruption commission
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
In forming a new government, the ANC needs to ensure its partners can improve governance and service delivery
He is more than a distinguished pianist and composer; he mingled his music with politics
Israeli universities and their leaders are actively supporting this war on democracy
As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain
Unless South Africans see a direct improvement to their livelihoods, it will result in civil unrest
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
Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies
Partnerships such as Cuba’s with Africa can help drive pandemic responses
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
Addressing malnutrition is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for achieving the country’s collective aspirations
It’s -71 in the ANC’s Luthuli House headquarters
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
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