International Literacy Day offers a time for reflection on the situation in Africa, where gains have been made in literacy figures but where much remains to be done
The company’s pervasive self-branding, from its corporate park to its physical address, is a masterclass in brand immersion, shaping consumer loyalty and perception
Ubuntu challenges the dominant views that dehumanise, isolate, stigmatise and exclude those living with disabilities
By its very nature, warfare (and especially urban warfare) will lead to collateral damage
At the heart of every successful school is a thoughtfully designed educational journey, supported by a respectful partnership between school and home
On 6 August 2025, The Mail & Guardian published an article under the headline “Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders” . The article incorrectly claimed that AfriForum has advanced a narrative that there is a “genocide” occurring against white South Africans. The organisation has not claimed that there is a genocide. […]
Generosity without focus is sentiment. Strategic charity, urgent and directed, is transformation
Let us focus on internal struggles because black identity is harmed by those who stifle criticism and accountability
We can’t let a few rob us of what Mandela and others fought for. Our future depends on taking action together
Colours, logos and slogans are losing power in the Age of Personalities – and social media
Inconsistent definitions and selective reporting on anti-Jewish sentiment by the board of deputies and David Saks obfuscate the real war going on at the university
The strength of our democracy is measured by the dignity of its women — who need to be empowered through economic inclusion, workplace equality and social support
Africa’s rich history, beginning with adaptable hunter-gatherers, highlights its resilience, productivity and the importance of reclaiming its heritage
A draft export exemption aims to enable exporters to collaborate legally
Ask African governments how they feel about agricultural innovation and their answer might surprise you. “They’re tired,” says Vanessa Adams, Founder and CEO of Level4International, an organisation that aims to improve the adaptation of agri-food and farming systems to climate change. “They don’t want any more pilot programmes. Innovations that benefit 5 000 people are […]
The cause goes beyond corruption and incapacity to dysfunctional centralised, bureaucratic rule. The solution lies in decentralised, participatory and direct democratic forms of organisation
Burundi is not the only authoritarian country in the region. Tanzania is restricting the opposition, media and civil society, while Rwanda controls any dissent
We need to ensure gender-based violence stays on the agenda beyond the headlines and the hashtags during Women’s Month
But resilience is a survival mechanism that has become an expectation, and it shouldn’t be this way
The president must act decisively to combat crime and corruption and reset the democratic state
Mentorship should not be top-down, but rather a process that values collaboration and co-creation between young and older women
Twenty-three children have died and nearly 900 people have fallen ill from food poisoning but the Bakery & Food Technology Incubator is fighting back by testing food and mentoring businesses
Citizens want to participate but there is a lack of reciprocity from institutions
With rising global revenue and local team success, despite persistent inequalities, supporting women’s sport boosts growth and empowerment
Democratic South Africa, at 31, is critically ill. The National Dialogue is a flawed ‘cure’ for deep-seated issues that need to be solved by reform and accountability
Women’s mental health matters not only for the mother but that of their children
The apex court has given clarity to the meaning of ‘duty of proper consideration’
The Holocaust should serve as a universal warning against genocide. Instead it is invoked to sanitise Israel’s persecution of Palestinians
Artificial intelligence assists in healthcare, education and business but synthetic intelligence poses risks to human identity and spirituality, requiring careful control
Digital technologies such as blockchain, internet of things sensors, AI and machine learning are transforming South African industry
South Africans are suffering from self-imposed apartheid-like systems and views – having to prove their rights by carrying IDs (similar to the dompas system) and being judged by the colour of their skin (too dark) and language
The Japanese government is seeking to encourage its companies to think strategically and start to trade with and invest in Africa