The political theorist suggests that the dismantling of apartheid South Africa is a useful example for finding a solution for Palestine
Politicians are putting out propaganda blaming foreigners for unemployment, and other social ills, for their own narrow ends
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
Area plantings for maize and sunflower seed are above the five-year average
The former president is hoping that it will be third time lucky for him in this election round of their battle
Artificial intelligence can be used to improve people’s lives but it is also used to calculate civilian killings and support propaganda
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
The financial aid body’s delay in paying out funds has devastating consequences for those it is meant to help
It seem that massive corporations and property developers control Cape Town and other centres, with big land parcels going their way for low prices
Voters should ponder about what their vote means for the future of South Africa
The country’s historical sites encapsulate the struggles and triumphs of the people of the subcontinent
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
History teaches us the dangers of one group of people claiming moral authority over the rights of another and Israel should take note
A response to the misinterpretations of the article: Who are the Amalek?
After a 30-year battle, we defeated Shell, limiting environmental pollution, but our gains haven’t translated into practical benefits
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
The president needs to expound on how democratically accountable governance remains key to addressing governance failures, beyond any single election
In trying to provide an alternative to the ANC, the new political grouping has fallen into old traps
Based in Durban North, the project will see the rehabilitation of ecological assets
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
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
China’s contribution to world economic growth surpasses that of the Americas, Europe and Japan combined, according to the World Bank
Despite obstacles faced by the learners, their hard work resulted in an 81.4% grade 12 pass rate
The favourable rainfall and an expected increase in the planting area bodes well for agriculture
Whether the ANC can keep the lights on will be a key factor heading into elections
The government must focus on the needs of the people and not only on minerals and energy
Western leaders have failed to understand the massive abhorrence at Israel’s actions against the Palestinian people
The axed ANC leader showed he won’t pull punches to get votes
The ANC-led government is not a totalitarian regime and our constitutional democracy is healthy, but some people are still more equal than others
Settling for a simplistic ‘oppressor-oppressed’ narrative is depriving the Middle East of the hope it deserves
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
Young people, particularly those who are unemployed and not in education or training, still underestimate their power