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MK party: A political party, a family affair — or a spaza shop?
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

MK party: A political party, a family affair — or a spaza shop?

The party needs to get its house in order if it is to survive the upcoming elections.

By Enzokuhle Sabela
Should South Africa introduce a visa for countries that are currently exempt?
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

Should South Africa introduce a visa for countries that are currently exempt?

The type of visa and the cost of it should be taken into consideration

By Lindani Zungu
Unemployment numbers tell a sad tale of policy and governance shortcomings in municipalities
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

Unemployment numbers tell a sad tale of policy and governance shortcomings in municipalities

The government of national unity must tackle the problems in local government to deliver change

By Fidel Hadebe
Protect local people’s rights in renewable energy projects
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

Protect local people’s rights in renewable energy projects

To ensure that Africa’s renewable energy future is sustainable and equitable, there must be free, prior and informed consent during all stages of such developments.

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Public urged to comment on General Municipal Bill, which could extend timeline for fixing irregular appointments
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2024

Public urged to comment on General Municipal Bill, which could extend timeline for fixing irregular appointments

The Bill, open for comment until 31 August, proposes an extension of the timeframe within which irregular appointments must be rectified

By FW de Klerk Foundation
Consumer food price inflation at lowest level since January 2020
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2024

Consumer food price inflation at lowest level since January 2020

While we could see food price inflation remaining relatively softer in the coming months, there are some possible upside price risks on bread and cereals and meat.

By Wandile Sihlobo
How to protect public service from unstable coalitions
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2024

How to protect public service from unstable coalitions

Coalitions in South Africa are not new, and they have exposed little political maturity from the politicians to efficiently manage and run municipalities

By Khanya Burns-Ncamashe and Naledi Ngqambela
Why South Africa needs trade partners to scale green energy
Thought Leader
/ 25 August 2024

Why South Africa needs trade partners to scale green energy

We have the potential to become a leading producer and user of renewables but we cannot reach this potential on our own

By Sandra Villars
Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress
Thought Leader
/ 24 August 2024

Tracking South Africa’s climate change progress

… or lack thereof, as the country is rapidly falling behind in its climate commitments and there is not enough uptake of renewable energy

By Ozayr Patel
Practical, long-term approach needed to revitalise South Africa’s economy
Thought Leader
/ 22 August 2024

Practical, long-term approach needed to revitalise South Africa’s economy

Education must be aligned with job market needs, home-based entrepreneurship and small businesses need support and a diverse economy encouraged.

By James Maposa
Mantashe stifling our democracy by ignoring court judgments
Thought Leader
/ 22 August 2024

Mantashe stifling our democracy by ignoring court judgments

The minister of mineral and petroleum resources refuses to accept his constitutional obligation to meet communities affected by mining.

By Christopher Rutledge
Kampala’s Kiteezi landfill a health and environmental hazard
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2024

Kampala’s Kiteezi landfill a health and environmental hazard

People died in garbage during the Kampala landfill landslide. But lack of waste management also causes disease and deaths and environmental damage.

By Robert Kigongo
Beyond Africa’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council
Thought Leader
/ 20 August 2024

Beyond Africa’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council

What Africa could gain from the Summit of the Future to nurture good governance on the continent.

By Sara Hamouda
TotalEnergies: Who really benefits from regulating environmental NGOs in South Africa?
Thought Leader
/ 20 August 2024

TotalEnergies: Who really benefits from regulating environmental NGOs in South Africa?

Silencing civil society’s voice threatens the country’s democracy — and the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill could be misused to do just this

By Neil Overy
Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis

The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power

By Sibahle Zuma
Mine closures: Why we must have a women-led just energy transition
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

Mine closures: Why we must have a women-led just energy transition

There is an opportunity to reduce gender inequalities in mining affected communities if women have a voice

By Concelia Digoro and Tarisai Muguynani
The complex issue of illegal electricity connections
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

The complex issue of illegal electricity connections

The disconnect-reconnect cycle in townships is a reminder that giving people legal, affordable access to power goes beyond technical solutions

By Nokuthula Pheza and Thabo Motshweni
With record unemployment, fostering small business development is essential
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

With record unemployment, fostering small business development is essential

For this strategy to succeed, enabling policies and support systems must be established to help entrepreneurs overcome the significant barriers they face

By James Maposa
Talkin’ bout a revolution: The cases of Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria
Thought Leader
/ 14 August 2024

Talkin’ bout a revolution: The cases of Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria

Leaders need to learn to listen and swiftly enter into discussions with the masses, otherwise they will face protests, which can be devastating

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Problem gambling tears at the fabric of South African society
Thought Leader
/ 14 August 2024

Problem gambling tears at the fabric of South African society

Despite the revenue it generates the the state, the need to protect vulnerable people, particularly the poor and their families, cannot be overstated

By Sibongile Simelane-Quntana
Beware of the joint estate – it dies with your spouse
Thought Leader
/ 13 August 2024

Beware of the joint estate – it dies with your spouse

The joint estate of a couple married in community of property comes to an end once the marriage terminates either by the death of a spouse or a divorce

By Charlise Finch and Kaamilah Paulse
Despite heavy rains, Western Cape’s wheat crop looks promising
Thought Leader
/ 12 August 2024

Despite heavy rains, Western Cape’s wheat crop looks promising

Warmer, drier weather in the coming weeks would boost production in the Western Cape where two-thirds of South Africa’s wheat is grown.

By Wandile Sihlobo
Preferential procurement politics: Battle lines drawn between the ANC and DA
Thought Leader
/ 12 August 2024

Preferential procurement politics: Battle lines drawn between the ANC and DA

A few weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa passed into law the public procurement bill, ushering in a new era for South Africa’s procurement landscape. 

By Siseko Maposa
Resisting gender discrimination: The call for resocialisation in South Africa
Thought Leader
/ 9 August 2024

Resisting gender discrimination: The call for resocialisation in South Africa

Changing damaging socio-cultural norms that justify discrimination against women is a powerful form of resistance

By Anisa Mahmoudi
The importance of an impartial media in an evolving democratic landscape
Thought Leader
/ 6 August 2024

The importance of an impartial media in an evolving democratic landscape

To honour those who have fought, written and contributed before us, we need to preserve press freedom and independence

By Lungisa Fuzile
Toumani Diabaté: The king of the kora has played his last song
Thought Leader
/ 6 August 2024

Toumani Diabaté: The king of the kora has played his last song

The legendary kora master left an indelible mark on West African music and cultural heritage

By Diakaria Traore
How misuse of the sub judice rule undermines democracy and free speech
Thought Leader
/ 5 August 2024

How misuse of the sub judice rule undermines democracy and free speech

There is a growing trend of public officials exploiting the rule to evade scrutiny and accountability

By Sello Ivan Phahle
National dialogue an opportunity for business to reset in favour of broader social good
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2024

National dialogue an opportunity for business to reset in favour of broader social good

The dialogue can only be meaningful if poor people, the unemployed and workers can genuinely participate in it

By Mazibuko Kanyiso Jara
Libertarianism, liberalism and conservatism: A response to JK Vance and Suella Braverman
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2024

Libertarianism, liberalism and conservatism: A response to JK Vance and Suella Braverman

Braverman and Vance criticise liberal influences, but their conservatism avoids accountability

By Trevor Watkins
Hakainde Hichilema’s facade of fighting corruption in Zambia is slipping
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2024

Hakainde Hichilema’s facade of fighting corruption in Zambia is slipping

The president needs to take a strong line on graft if he is genuine about ending the scandals in which he is allegedly complicit

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Nato’s strategy regarding Ukraine war shakes global stability
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2024

Nato’s strategy regarding Ukraine war shakes global stability

The eastward movement of Nato, which has broken promises and encroached closer to Russia, has shifted the dynamics between Russia and the West

By Imran Khalid
How private initiatives are transforming South Africa’s health care landscape
Thought Leader
/ 22 July 2024

How private initiatives are transforming South Africa’s health care landscape

The outdated statistic quoted by commentators is that 16% of the population are covered by medical schemes, and therefore 84% are dependent on the state

By Gail Daus-van Wyk
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