The United States’ shutdown of HIV/Aids funding may harm global Aids programmes irreparably, jeopardising millions of lives and putting HIV prevention at risk
International operators keep targeting South Africans because they know they can get away with it
To dismantle this entrenched system we need to strengthen institutions with enough resources and skilled staff to tackle complex financial crimes
Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza
In 2023, South Africa sold nearly R88 million worth of arms to the United Arab Emirates, to support a paramilitary group in Sudan
Budget choices must empower the poor and end socio-economic exclusion
Following the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam who created safe places for queer Muslims to practice their faith, Zackie Achmat reflects on the dangerous ways religious communities fuel hate
Despair overtakes bright young minds whose dreams of applying their knowledge are shattered
It is against human nature to be enslaved, oppressed or occupied by another nation
In a changing world order, the continent must make urgent moves to wean itself off handouts
We will find out allies among the American people, not its government
China accounts for 11% of all global agricultural imports but South Africa made up only 0.4% of Chinese imports in 2023
The media was in shock after the televised public humiliation of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. US President Donald Trump and Vice-president JD Vance were pouncing on him like bullies in the school yard. Trump went as far as to say that he — Zelenskyy — had instigated the war with Russia, […]
Diseases don’t respect national borders … governments all over the world need to work together to rein them in
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
Civil servants are meant to serve. If they don’t, civilians need to stand up for their rights
The treasury needs to focus on strengthening revenue collection, efficient allocation and optimisation
Industry players have misunderstood women consumers, leading to declining sales and audience engagement, pushing them to offerings in the East
How we talk about rape should avoid ‘rape talk’ such as calling those who have been sexually abused ‘damaged good’ and perpetrators ‘monsters’
The problem isn’t value-added tax – it’s relentless taxation amid financial mismanagement
The country should be aware of its limitations and rather address its problems at home
The groundbreaking sanitation technologies are specifically designed to address problems in these communities
The controversial Bill’s ‘fair use’ clause risks giveaway of South African news media’s content to digital platforms
A long line of largely unrecognised sports people of colour preceded those who excel today
A re-think of how we live, relate to other sentient beings and consume will allow us to ‘learn, unlearn and relearn’ to convert disasters into strengths
Upgrading and repairing infrastructure should be a national priority
Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor’s description of Hamas militants as ‘bloodthirsty animals’ is dehumanising and is conferred on all Palestinians
And the South African Revenue Service will benefit from higher levels of compliance by taxpayers
Three leaders’ strong words on the Trump administration’s threat to civilised norms and values in the international arena has attracted blowback from the right
Estimates for maize and oilseeds are up, boosting predictions of a recovery year in agriculture
The continent’s problems require more than traditional development banking and aid, they need a complete reimagining of how development finance works
The annual speeches should not be merely hot air but a genuine look at how provincial governments can be overhauled so they work for the people