Drug testing policies must comply with the law, as well as be fair and respectful of employees’ rights, protecting both them and the company
This would go a long way towards addressing historical injustices and shaping a better future for South Africans
The financial resources for solutions must also be sourced from within the continent, allowing Africa to maintain control over its destiny
The first Fisher People’s Tribunal paints a picture of small-scale fishing communities under pressure from exploration and mining, conservation, and the government
Religion in Africa can mean big business for those who know how to scratch where it itches
A national dialogue offers the opportunity to unite South Africans around a common vision, thereby giving rise to a people of national unity
The writer grew and evolved in exile — but he never truly left South Africa
The Democratic Alliance must appreciate that there are concessions, defeats and mature ways to advance objectives
Policy, and the involvement of civil society and other stakeholders, is vital for rebalancing the food system and addressing undernutrition and obesity
Will there ever be as much concern for the lives of brown and black people as for the lives of white people?
In politics, momentum can be fickle, so all eyes are on 5 November, where the real battle will be fought — not in polls, but at the ballot box
South Africa will have to tread carefully as it shapes interests in global affairs, avoiding pressure from the US
The country needs to expand agricultural production and create jobs, particularly in the most food insecure provinces of Limpopo, KZN and the Eastern Cape
The Copyright Amendment Bill has been passed by the National Assembly but is still awaiting the signature of the president
Among the truths is that most of the 17 sustainable development goals adopted by UN member states are doomed to fail
Political instability and conflict compound the crisis, as wars displace farming communities, disrupt agricultural activities, and destroy critical infrastructure
The US presidential candidate’s blatant racism and conspiracy theories help drive right-wing politics globally
The pod bros will revive their mission to kill non-racialism and feed it to the pigs
Türkiye’s application reflects how appealing and strategically important Brics has become
Specific foods and recipes are associated with specific countries and also traditions, but as people have moved so have these foods
The Constitution ensures the protection and promotion of every citizen’s unique heritage
Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises
Fixing the problems in both the public and private health system will help ensure all people in South Africa get quality and healthcare
The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region
X, Facebook and Instagram exercise ordinate and often pernicious power, which must be contested and socially enriching alternatives developed
When the country takes over the presidency from Brazil in 2025, it should focus on reforming the global financial architecture
The UN leader killed in 1961 during peace negotiations in Congo may have been an assassination plot over Western interests in mining. Today’s violence in eastern DRC is over minerals for renewable energy
The tools and methodologies of foresight and futures thinking, as well as anticipatory governance approaches, can assist decision-makers develop resilient long-term policies and strategies in a way that is flexible to adapt to changes
The SADC offers potential for growth across various sectors by leveraging South Africa’s strengths in agriculture, energy, manufacturing and digital services
There is cautious optimism that their collaboration will pave the way for a more sustainable future, offering real hope for the planet we all share
When one query to ChatGPT uses the same amount of electricity to power a light bulb for 20 minutes, it makes sense to drive the artificial intelligence revolution using solar and wind power.
Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia