Limpopo’s Dr MJ Madiba Secondary School alumni have launched #50ToFifty to raise R20 000 for school infrastructure
I find myself in Trump’s MAGA, which is more accurately MAWA – Make America White Again
South Africa’s strategy for these minerals can support low-carbon economies, essential in tackling the climate crisis that worsens the vulnerability of people and the environment
Open-source models and falling costs have democratised access, with actors such as DeepSeek proving foundational AI is no longer exclusive to Big Tech
The question now is not whether diplomacy is dead in the Middle East, but whether anyone remembers what it looks like
With trillions needed to meet the increasingly urgent sustainable development goals, the current model of financing falls short
By keeping Morero in office, Johannesburg’s politicians showed open disregard for ratepayers, putting political deals above leadership, accountability and basic service delivery
The UN80 initiative weakens multilateralism and empowers a minority of self-interested nations, prioritising military spending over global crises
Every learner whose life is shaped by a teacher has the potential to shift the future of this country
Frequent short-term borrowing can hurt your bond application because lenders see it as a sign of financial instability, even if you make repayments on time
South Africa’s inequality is a class issue masked by race and political infighting, distracting from pragmatic solutions and true liberation goals
Our exports to Israel contradict our anti-genocide stance, fuelling Israel’s war efforts
There are an estimated 200,000 to 450,000 people of Portuguese descent living in South Africa
Hunger, exclusion from education and Africa’s debt is more than policy failure, inequality and poor planning, it is the theft of dignity, potential and oppression
When she was a child her parents ran the company that catered for Pope John Paul II when he visited South Africa
Attacking Iran is framed by colonial narratives that erase its rich intellectual history, justifying violence through a ‘conquest foretold’
The city hosted South Africa’s International Day of Yoga, drawing thousands of participants in what the premier called a ‘new ubuntu spirit’
South Africa’s food inflation rose to 4.4% in May but this is expected to be temporary
A secular, post-colonial future is the only viable alternative
to Israel’s colonial Zionism versus Iran’s theocratic rule
South Africans’ history taught us the cost of inhumanity and that it was defeated by resistance, so we must not be indifferent to those building inequality in the world
Although the NHI offers much-needed reform, it must find a new way to care for patients – an approach that treats people emotionally, physically, socially, psychologically and spiritually
Solutions exist, but need they need strong leadership, investment and integration into governance for clean, livable cities in Africa
We need to focus on effective governance, accountability and targeted growth sectors within a democratic framework
Is there partisan agreement on the strategic priorities for African affairs and global health policy among the majority members?
South Africa spearheading a Global South coalition to enforce international law against Israel will attract a backlash but it’s the right thing to do
AI will shape education in the future but we must shape it first, ensuring relevance, addressing biases and promoting digital self-determination
A values-based, empathetic and compassionate leadership style is necessary to address issues such as poverty and inequality
Talk to people to understand why they fled their home county and the difficulties they face in South Africa
The African Tax Administration Forum is a continental force — and it must lead Africa’s fiscal future
The brain circulation among academics is an international phenomenon that must be celebrated instead of being despised
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
Misleading marketing allows companies such as Astron Energy, BP, Engen, Sasol, Shell and TotalEnergies to avoid taking measures to address the climate crisis