Nigerians must be allowed to defend themselves as the state fails them amid the country’s security crisis
Judgment confirms that where employers fail to properly address grievances or mitigate the cause of a complaint, a constructive dismissal claim may succeed
Nichiren Buddhism can awaken our highest nature, foster compassion and change suffering into strength
It advocates for SMMEs owned by women, addresses problems women have with financing and targets sectors such as agriculture, where women labourers are concentrated
Eva Haahjem-Gill reflects on the evolving role of religion in Johannesburg’s public schools
The challenge is about infrastructure, qualified teachers, nutrition, safety, inclusive learning materials and, above all, political will and national coordination
Increasing value-added tax shifts the weight of systemic dysfunction to households already buckling under the pressure of inflation and economic exclusion.
To counter its destructiveness, we must apply an ethics of shared vulnerability that fosters a new and fairer global order
There is nothing more disempowering than participation without influence. And there is nothing more dangerous than a generation that feels ignored.
Those in government must stop using social media for public relations and start using it as a means of two-way communication with citizens
Land is more than a physical resource — it is the foundation of identity, freedom and dignity in places as far-flung as North America, Australia and New Zealand to Gaza, India and Brazil.
We must never forget the past injuries and injustices of apartheid.
For South Africa, it carries profound emotional and legal weight. Beyond South Africa, this case sends an important message of accountability to the world and anyone dealing with systematic oppression, not just from the past but in the present and future.
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
The quick about-turns expose the internal contradictions – and lack of comprehensive planning – in US trade policy and its broader global economic implications.
They need to stop squabbling about how much we tax or borrow and concentrate on how effectively we spend.
From the looms of 18th century Bengal to clothing factories in Cape Town, tariffs have shaped the global economy not through free markets but through force
South Africa’s banking system could come under scrutiny and the country may attract targeted sanctions if it does not follow the US lead.
Practical economic strategies are needed to change the regulations that hobble entrepreneurship and result in funds leaving the country
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.
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