Declining trust in local governments, exacerbated by poor service delivery and political instability, threatens democracy and demands urgent action for reform
Andrew Tate’s exaggerated masculinity reveals the fragility of traditional patriarchy, which has lost its social weight
‘The poetry and music of revolutionary poets should come to the fore to tame the unreasonableness of our politicians who are failing us by serving themselves and not the people’
Transforming the world’s monetary policies would benefit African cities and the continent’s public development banks have a key role to play
The attacks was the culmination of months of planning, political narrative and expansionist strategy
The artist’s latest exhibition, spanning 40 years, celebrates ‘the victory of memory over forgetting’
Xenophobia is festering across the world. In South Africa it carries a dangerous legitimacy, cloaked in the language of liberation, and now embodied in open fascism of Operation Dudula
Instead of replacing state capacity with grassroots action, we need to strengthen state institutions to serve the poor
Governments on the continent are using enforced disappearances to silence political opposition but, as cases rise, only 21 of 55 states have ratified a key convention
The Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre and Jewish Board of Deputies are failing to fulfil their mandates
Historic parallels of authoritarian states are a cautionary tale for the country known as ‘the land of the free and the home of the brave’
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