As Swaziland descends deeper into dictatorship, the monarch’s influence is spreading, and his alliance with Jacob Zuma threatens the region’s democratic future
Given China’s efforts to diversify its agricultural suppliers, South Africa must strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries.
air and timely access to justice is enshrined in the African Charter, yet many spend years behind bars, their cases in limbo or never brought before a court.
It is women and girls who will suffer the most from the funding crisis caused by cuts to development aid.
There are worrying signs that the world is headed for a new form of colonialism as Trump sets a precedent domestically and abroad
Strengthened oversight of South Africa’s uncontrolled private security industry will be welcome.
As humanitarian needs soar, provisional measures are needed for the full cessation of hostilities in Gaza.
Airports can be integrated into urban planning, taking them beyond transport hubs to centres of prosperity, innovation and industrial expansion
In a world of media that rewards outrage over nuance, we have populace that finds comfort in slogans and simple explanations for complicated problems – but there is hope
American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world
Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias
The economic fallout includes a risk of US recession and global trade network disruptions, but history shows that patient investors may be rewarded as market volatility settles and rebounds take shape.
Purchasing a property is a huge decision. Here’s how to get it right.
How many more women have to experience sexual violence before we can see a fundamental change?
The country needs to embrace productivity-led growth to ensure sustainable economic development, foster employment and spur innovation.
As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.
Whether intentionally or by accident, the country has set a complex precedent that could shape the future of global trade dynamics.
Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.
The centralisation of biometric and demographic data could empower citizens — or it could be commodified by external actors
We do need to focus on the tariffs but we should not ignore other essential interventions for the long-term growth of local agriculture
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
On World Health Day, let’s not lose sight of hope, of taking action to make sure we create societies in which our children can not only survive but thrive
Measures must be taken to ensure that consumers and policymakers are not misled by industry-funded pseudo-science
The United States is planning to increase its military presence in the Middle East
The genetic condition affects up to one in 500 births each year in South Africa.
A judgment has reaffirmed that the courts must always put children’s interest first
Global audiences will be kept on the edge of their seats as the old scripts get ripped up and key actors must adapt to new screenplays
To speak against Julius Malema’s use of the chant is not to stand with racists but with the Constitution
Teachers, especially those in schools where violence, drugs and gangsterism are a daily reality, need to become ‘trauma informed’
The apartheid state used job reservation, quotas, selective procurement, import controls and industrial policy to advance working class Afrikaners
South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions
Universities in Africa need to secure funding for students and build new research collaborations while not excluding our US partners