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opinion

The Trump-Musk regime: State capture on steroids
Opinion
/ 4 February 2025

The Trump-Musk regime: State capture on steroids

We have started out on a rocky road as the US president and his henchmen make Jacob Zuma look like an amateur

By Philip Machanick
Stuck in Limbo: Mental health and unemployment among South Africa’s educated youth
Opinion
/ 4 February 2025

Stuck in Limbo: Mental health and unemployment among South Africa’s educated youth

Amid high unemployment, accessible mental health resources, destigmatisation campaigns and support systems are vital for our young people

By Naledi Ramontja
AI paves the way for personalised cancer care
Opinion
/ 4 February 2025

AI paves the way for personalised cancer care

Artificial Intelligence enables earlier detection, faster treatment decisions and precision treatment, but data quality and high costs limit its use

By Carla Eksteen
Agriculture: No need to panic over the Expropriation Act
Opinion
/ 3 February 2025

Agriculture: No need to panic over the Expropriation Act

However, we should keep a watchful eye on how it is applied in the coming years

By Wandile Sihlobo
In DRC, a durable solution means addressing justice
Opinion
/ 3 February 2025

In DRC, a durable solution means addressing justice

A peace agreement will not last unless those who commit crimes in the conflict are prosecuted

By Lewis Mudge
Limits of military power: Israel struggles for global legitimacy
Opinion
/ 3 February 2025

Limits of military power: Israel struggles for global legitimacy

Israel’s military exports and ‘emotional extortion’ have thus far given it diplomatic protection against its injustices in the Middle East and role in global conflict

By Sõzarn Barday
Why the UN human rights rapporteur on freedom of expression visited Zambia
Opinion
/ 3 February 2025

Why the UN human rights rapporteur on freedom of expression visited Zambia

Hakainde Hichilema’s government has imprisoned journalists; silenced critics and opposition politicians and censored online criticism

By Aaron Ng’ambi
South Africa must use G20 to ensure nuclear safety amid global concerns
Opinion
/ 3 February 2025

South Africa must use G20 to ensure nuclear safety amid global concerns

Africa is keen to pursue nuclear power and Russia has occupied two nuclear energy plants in Ukraine

By Isabel Bosman, Dzvinka Kachur and Olena Lapenko
Building solutions to the affordable property backlog
Opinion
/ 2 February 2025

Building solutions to the affordable property backlog

We need to create an environment in which small-scale developers can operate effectively and legally

By Ash Müller
Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa
Opinion
/ 2 February 2025

Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa

Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments

By Bruce Dickinson, Nomsa Mbere & Paula-Ann Novotny
Ask not what your government can do for you, but what AI can do for your government
Opinion
/ 1 February 2025

Ask not what your government can do for you, but what AI can do for your government

But the ‘data desert’ in sub-Sahara means the artificial intelligence models are inappropriate

By Helen Grange
Africa is being hamstrung by high debt service costs
Opinion
/ 1 February 2025

Africa is being hamstrung by high debt service costs

The expense of securing capital is a systemic problem that needs urgent attention at a global level, a platform offered by the G20

By Nkateko Mabasa
Why you are not guaranteed a place at university even if you have the credentials
Opinion
/ 1 February 2025

Why you are not guaranteed a place at university even if you have the credentials

Institutions of higher learning cannot accommodate the tens of thousands of grade 12s who attain a Bachelor’s pass

By Nadine Petersen and Tinus van Zyl
Paddy Harper, the humble warrior
Opinion
/ 31 January 2025

Paddy Harper, the humble warrior

He was a seasoned journalist who saw through the bullshit, got to the point – and his wry wit in his weekly column lampooned many a politician

By Christian Stephen
Expropriation law: Not new or dangerous
Opinion
/ 31 January 2025

Expropriation law: Not new or dangerous

The 2025 law differs from the old Act in that it includes fixing skewed land patterns, and introduces compensation based on ‘justice and equity’ and not ‘willing buyer, willing seller’

By Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
The Democratic Alliance’s attack on racial redress undermines inclusive growth
Opinion
/ 31 January 2025

The Democratic Alliance’s attack on racial redress undermines inclusive growth

Race and labour market socio-economic disparities account for a significant share of the country’s overall inequality and must be addressed

By Khwezi Mabasa
The Expropriation Act could conflict with international treaty obligations
Opinion
/ 31 January 2025

The Expropriation Act could conflict with international treaty obligations

South Africa has investment agreements with the China, the US and the EU, most of which require full compensation at market value if property is expropriated

By Douglas White
Paddy Harper: A reporter’s reporter
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

Paddy Harper: A reporter’s reporter

Harper’s colleague and friend Niren Tolsi remembers the inimitable, eccentric, principled and much-loved storyteller

By Niren Tolsi
A personal tribute to Paddy Harper
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

A personal tribute to Paddy Harper

Paddy cared deeply about underdogs, and journalistic excellence was intertwined with his extensive community networks

By Mary de Haas
Rifts in the tripartite alliance could reshape South African politics 
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

Rifts in the tripartite alliance could reshape South African politics 

Disagreement about economic policy has seen the communist party put distance between it and the ANC

By Mbasa Mvenene
It’s time to take our heads out of the sand on crypto currencies
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

It’s time to take our heads out of the sand on crypto currencies

With over 30 000 outlets, including Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay accepting crypto, the tide is turning in favour of this new technology. This could be good for Africa

By Simla R Budhu
Is South Africa a nation?
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

Is South Africa a nation?

There is a need for deliberate, inclusive strategies to bridge ethnic and racial cleavages and foster a more equitable and unified national identity

By Meketsi Tsotetsi
An open letter to African Union Commission chairperson candidates
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

An open letter to African Union Commission chairperson candidates

The AU’s theme for 2025 is Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations

By Allan Ngari
Comrade Paddy: A memory, a scar
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

Comrade Paddy: A memory, a scar

I never knew his family, friends or colleagues – except one comrade, Kevin Qhobosheane – but the scar on my knee means Paddy Harper’s care will always be with me

By Makhosazana Xaba
Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry

The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth

By Jonathan Veeran, Meluleki Nzimande and Tobia Serongoane
From China to the world: The universal spirit of the Spring Festival
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

From China to the world: The universal spirit of the Spring Festival

Festivities such as the Chinese New Year are celebrated among people of diverse heritage and backgrounds, creating bonds evoking empathy between people

By Guaiqiong Li and Rainer Ebert
What would Bishop Marianne Budde say if she was invited to the Mining Indaba?
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

What would Bishop Marianne Budde say if she was invited to the Mining Indaba?

Glencore, Anglo American, South32, BHP Billiton and Exxaro – the mining companies cited in coal class action – need to show corporate compassion for sick mine workers

By Father Stan Muyebe
New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain

The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge

By Jason van der Poel, Emma Bleeker and Kiera Bracher
Amendments to the Companies Act make it easier to prosecute delinquent board members
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

Amendments to the Companies Act make it easier to prosecute delinquent board members

It is part of efforts towards a more transparent business environment that supports good governance and ethical practices

By Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, Daniel Pretorius and Thomas Erskine
Why Trump wants the Panama Canal and how he could get it
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

Why Trump wants the Panama Canal and how he could get it

Its history shows how he could have grounds to take control of it as part of his America first programme

By Douglas White
Will the US Congress pull the Magnitsky sanctions trigger on South Africa?
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Will the US Congress pull the Magnitsky sanctions trigger on South Africa?

With President Donald Trump in office, there is strong political will to push back against the Brics nations

By Michael Walsh
Trump’s exit from WHO an opportunity for Africa to take charge of road safety on the continent
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Trump’s exit from WHO an opportunity for Africa to take charge of road safety on the continent

Africa is the World Health Organisation’s biggest beneficiary in terms of road safety projects

By Lemo Monyatsi
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