The concourt’s decision extends equality in that men can now take their wives’ surnames, but not everyone agrees that this move is liberating
The leader of the National Unity Platform party and presidential candidate has started his campaign for the 12 January 2026 general elections
Health workers, government officials, vigilante groups, and even patients themselves, may mistreat those deemed undeserving of care
An innovative project for informal waste pickers in Cape Town demonstrates how empowerment and a circular economy can make a difference
Elections are a fundamental democratic duty but will increased insecurity allow voters to exercise their democratic rights on 12 October?
Condemning fraud and trying to inculcate ethics won’t change things; it requires redesigning the very systems that enable malfeasance
Radical transparency and careful reputation rebuilding are crucial for detoxification
If we continue to ignore the social and environmental costs of our (ab)use of the environment, we will be mispricing the future
Teachers are burnt out and stressed, especially at this time of year. They need support, coaching and a societal shift in how they are valued
Mzansi Unicorns is a podcast spotlighting exceptional South Africans making a global impact across culture, business, sport, and social change.
Politicians all over the world are deflecting people’s anger and resentment at their failings onto a convenient scapegoat
The DRC army’s alliance with the Wazalendo militia has lead to clashes, deaths and deep ethnic divides in Uvira
The indigenous people in Botswana want recognition and be allowed to be self-reliant to restore their dignity
They might suggest inclusivity but, in reality, voters become confused and can’t make informed choices
A father’s thoughts as he visits the memorial to the 1994 genocide with his family
We reject the insinuation that the government is attempting to undermine the independence of the Electoral Commission of Zambia
Women have rituals that reinforce connection and longevity. Men lack such spaces and pay the price in isolation, ill health and premature death
South Africa can link its national interests together with those of African Union and the AU Youth Charter to deliver the UN sustainable development goals
Although the transformative nature of artificial intelligence is unprecedented, it is imperative that AI is democratised
The attempt to betray the mediator and trivialise the values of dialogue represents a moral collapse — not only for the region but for humanity at large
Given the close comparison between apartheid and the challenges faced by Palestinians, the government must be called upon to lead the quest for justice
Mzansi Unicorns is a podcast spotlighting exceptional South Africans making a global impact across culture, business, sport, and social change.
The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities
Israeli digital diplomat David Saranga is using sub-national forms of diplomacy to make inroads into South African society
It reminds us to never descend into racism, narrow nationalism, ethnonationalism and tribalism, especially in a city that is the official seat of government
Stable governance, executive unity and some operational freedom allowed the state-owned entity to succeed, show SOEs need not decline
Advancing climate and sustainability action will require that all arms, spheres and levels of government lead an integrated and interdependent response to climate change
Water scarcity is the most pressing problem in developing a green hydrogen economy
The league’s national general council must be a turning point, a radical reawakening
The programme provides a safe space for teenage girls in Makhanda’s townships to discuss and learn about sexual and reproductive health
Millions have been displaced, millions more are starving and hundreds of thousands are dead, but Africa remains silent
A partnership with the Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in India is one such opportunity