Those of us living in relatively comfortable homes may have been rattled and shaken up but the real deep problem in this country is inequality
The perpetrators of apartheid were treated with wisdom and forgiveness, but is the same true of how we are treating current leaders?
This is not a protest, it is a ripple effect of poverty
Every child deserves the chance to grow up well-nourished and reach their full potential
Fight the equity divide so that African families have adequate food, social protection and access to technology
A bunch of flowers on Mother’s Day expresses gratitude but mothers need more – recognise all their work, listen to them, include them in decision-making
But thousands of their success stories remain undocumented, their value unmeasured
Climate change not only affects the nutritional value of food crops, but also leaves the food supply system vulnerable to production shocks, study finds
Can President Ramaphosa turn the economic development ship in a new direction?
South Africa needs active citizens and real change starts in the home, with conversations about social justice
Experts offer their advice about what Finance Minister Tito Mboweni should focus on in next week’s budget speech
All the minerals are here, so a golden opportunity exists if our governments provide incentives
The pandemic has forced some companies to cancel or pause capital expenditure, jeopardising long-term economic growth
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The reactions to Elon Musk’s billionaire status are evidence that far too many South Africans have not fully grasped the destructive consequences of inequality. Entrepreneur Musk was recently crowned the richest man in the world. The founder and chief of Tesla Motors sits on a total net worth of $195-billion. The rapid swelling of Musk’s […]
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Technology is key for youth to access economic opportunities, however many cannot afford devices or data
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