On his first diplomatic visit to India, Nelson Mandela was treated as a kindred spirit and likened to Gandhi, a gesture he gently rejected.
Graduates in disciplines such as sociology, development, philosophy, gender and politics have the analytical tools to unpack social nuances, historical context and ethical boundaries
South African women face a wider wealth gap than global average, retiring with 71% of men’s wealth due to unequal pay, lower employment and care breaks
South African laws protect victims, rendering many such clauses unenforceable, underlining that employers must ensure safe workplaces, not hide misconduct
In collaboration with crooks, political mafias have emerged in which private fortunes are being built on plundered public wealth
His fair skin did not bring him any benefits during apartheid. He was regarded as too white by black people and too black by white people
The G20 Summit in South Africa presents an opportunity to protect the integrity of information on global climate issues
When encountering those who reject our fundamental values, we struggle to perceive them as fully human
South Africa was forced into the energy transition by the electricity crisis, sparking a wave of private investment in renewables
True inclusion means deep affordability, long-term protections and treating housing, not as an asset class, but as a right
It can rebuild the industrial base, create demand in the economy, diversify trade partnerships and deepen links with the continent’s regional trade networks, and, finally, dismantle apartheid spatial development patterns
China has evolved from a producer of cheap goods to a global tech innovator, challenging Western dominance and reshaping the world through its rising clout
Corporates must partner with small enterprises to foster economic growth and innovation, moving beyond charity to strategic collaboration and inclusive supply chains
Building the country we want isn’t the government’s sole responsibility. People need to act and use the abilities they have to effect change
Regret is a common human emotion but it need not be negative if we learn to manage it through self-compassion, verbalisation and viewing it as a growth opportunity
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
The judgment that unconscious claimants can’t get general damages for pain, suffering or loss of amenities will have an impact on medico-legal claims in South Africa
Addressing workplace trauma requires empathy, legal compliance and interventions such as counselling and training
Africa can take a leaf out of Japan’s book: power need not be a zero sum game; economic modernisation focused on diversification, domestication and indigenising modernity; to technologically catch up; and to never give up
The rural economy should not be forgotten in South Africa’s economic growth agenda,
A 0.3% tax would generate enough to secure life’s necessities for many tens of millions of the world’s most vulnerable
Far from a talkshop for the elite, the dialogue is a people-led, civil society-driven process to address socio-economic injustice and shape the nation’s future
Stablecoins, especially dollar-pegged ones, are a looming danger. Europe’s digital euro is a good counter-move but the US leads this digital financial race
Being prepared is not only economically sound, it is essential for people’s well-being and safety
Hatred of women persists, influencing them to internalise inferiority. Resistance is to challenge patriarchal norms and curated femininities
Although we have progressive legislation, entrenched patriarchal norms and economic hardship continue to leave girls vulnerable
Every person regardless of colour is affected by a system that debases blackness and elevates whiteness
Missed diversification opportunities cost the country as US tariffs expose trade blunders, risking jobs, stability and billions in exports
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
About half of South Africa’s maize was exported to Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea in the first 13 weeks of the 2025-26 marketing year
The decisions give priority to children’s right to a healthy environment, affecting the government’s coal-power plans
The planned National Dialogue should aim to achieve a resurgence of people’s power so evident in the 1980s resistance to apartheid