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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
SA food prices likely to moderate in 2024
Opinion
/ 29 January 2024

SA food prices likely to moderate in 2024

The favourable rainfall and an expected increase in the planting area bodes well for agriculture

By Wandile Sihlobo
Want votes? Get the basics right
Opinion
/ 28 January 2024

Want votes? Get the basics right

Whether the ANC can keep the lights on will be a key factor heading into elections

By Ozayr Patel
ANC, stop dancing to the tune of Big Business
Opinion
/ 28 January 2024

ANC, stop dancing to the tune of Big Business

The government must focus on the needs of the people and not only on minerals and energy

By Donovan E Williams
ICJ ruling ruptures international order
Opinion
/ 28 January 2024

ICJ ruling ruptures international order

Western leaders have failed to understand the massive abhorrence at Israel’s actions against the Palestinian people

By Nontobeko Hlela
Ace Magashule belongs in the political UFC
Opinion
/ 27 January 2024

Ace Magashule belongs in the political UFC

The axed ANC leader showed he won’t pull punches to get votes

By Khaya Koko
South Africa is in limbo – it’s neither Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ nor uhuru
Opinion
/ 26 January 2024

South Africa is in limbo – it’s neither Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ nor uhuru

The ANC-led government is not a totalitarian regime and our constitutional democracy is healthy, but some people are still more equal than others

By Sarah Setlaelo
A response to the column ‘Who are the Amalek?’
Opinion
/ 26 January 2024

A response to the column ‘Who are the Amalek?’

Settling for a simplistic ‘oppressor-oppressed’ narrative is depriving the Middle East of the hope it deserves

By Daniel Beider
Brics+ are checkmating the Western narrative on Gaza
Opinion
/ 26 January 2024

Brics+ are checkmating the Western narrative on Gaza

The narrative has changed because people are revolting. The Western man in the street and the impoverished and abused global citizen, are the ones revolting

By Quraysha Ismail Sooliman
I voted and nothing changed. Why should I bother this year?
Opinion
/ 26 January 2024

I voted and nothing changed. Why should I bother this year?

Young people, particularly those who are unemployed and not in education or training, still underestimate their power

By Farai Ntuli
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