The country could return to being a net exporter of maize and the domestic prices to moderate, easing the general food price inflation
Fraud, mismanagement and missing files characterise the systemic rot which is causing thousands to suffer
The change must not merely happen to people — it must involve them, which means rethinking our approach to education and training
As part of the delegation who met US President Donald Trump, the South African billionaire used facts and honesty to speak power to power
Communities must be reconnected with their natural heritage for conservation to create jobs and a brighter future for the next generation
About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
When I was a child, my younger brother, Bob Kizito, drowned in a pond at the age of just eight
Cyril Ramaposa showed the world that turning the other cheek does work, but Trump does not have the emotional intelligence to recognise this
The deputy director of the department of higher education has said that data produced by her department cannot be used by academics
Many people treat money for gambling as an expense, treating it as no different to paying utility bills
Unlike Orania, municipalities have a far more complex mission of building inclusive communities where all residents have access to quality services and opportunities, regardless of their background or economic status
We are in an era where the smartest investment decisions are those that align with environmental reality
Pressure can be relieved in a number of ways such as cutting consultants and reducing staffing in non-core areas such as state-owned entities, as well as ministerial office staff
The Congolese philosopher, poet, novelist and bold advocate of African knowledge has died in the US where he lived and taught at Sandford and Duke universities since 1979
Ramaphosa’s Washington DC visit, the US deal with the Houthis and its lifting sanctions against Syria suggests he is
State disinvestment in public services, infrastructure and manufacturing ensured that millions would remain trapped in cycles of poverty, with or without immigration
A referendum must take place allowing the people of Western Sahara to decide their future freely, to uphold African solidarity, justice, self-determination and dignity
Military might without a coherent political and ethical framework won’t help the continent stand up to the US and risks repeating the mistakes of the past
Africa’s first locally made HIV treatment is more than a milestone, it’s a political, economic and moral turning point in the fight for health sovereignty
The death of an intern doctor exposes a dangerously unfit system, where leadership failure, policy contradictions and a disregard for human rights collide with fatal consequences
In many cases, the digital economy presents a perceived lifeline for families who are struggling to make ends meet
Three actions — debt reduction, a youth solidarity tax and limiting increases in public-sector salaries — that could lead to sustainable prosperity
It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.
South Africa has a shortage of people with the necessary skills to tackle global warming and its damaging effects
An increase in demand could see a record harvest of the oilseed this year
Our president, a skilled negotiator, can offer to broker a compromise between Israel and Palestine and take awkward asylum seekers off the US president’s hands
Developing infrastructure, expanding investment and giving professionals crucial skills will boost the sector, to the benefit of all South Africans
The country needs to deposit the declaration under Article 34 (6) of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
As he developed his philosophy he moved from racial nationalism to humanism that embraced the struggle of all oppressed people.
Being able to distinguish between the two concepts, and investing in both, could be the key to sustainable business growth
History and data shows people from Zimbabwe, who are not asking for handouts, have given a great deal to South Africa