Steven Friedman

Whenever a major political development occurs, audiences are often presented with a familiar cast of commentators. A relatively small group of commentators often appears across…

The labour movement helped end apartheid and usher in Mandela’s coalition government. Its currently diminished position is cause for anxiety as the ANC forges new political…

Some blame labour protections and unions for South Africa’s economic malaise. But this claim lacks evidence and stands to leave us in an even worse position This content is…

History teaches us the dangers of one group of people claiming moral authority over the rights of another and Israel should take note

An edited extract from South African writer Steven Friedman’s new book ‘Good Jew, Bad Jew’

With re-election as ANC leader seemingly assured, there are questions about the impact of the exchange control probe by the central bank

Both the podcast host and the leader of the Democratic Alliance believe in a toothless non-racialism that ignores the historical foundation of racism and the pain it inflicts in…

The Constitutional Court has told the former president everyone is equal before the law and he must appear before the Zondo commission

The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to…

The coronavirus pandemic places moral, economic, and political questions before us. Only two answers remain: socialism or barbarism

Too few South Africans are able to participate in systems that allow their voices to be heard

Journalist Sibonelo Radebe’s death has robbed the industry of the kind of thinker it sorely needs

Biological traits and social constructions play a part in our nuanced relations with each other

Given the befuddlement of voters (and politicians) on August 3, perhaps it’s time a course in politics is made compulsory.

Political analyst Steven Friedman says Riah Phiyega should quit and political parties welcome the findings and recommendations of the Marikana report.