How short-term loans could cost you your dream home
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
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Race and politics distract us from the issue of inequality
South Africa’s inequality is a class issue masked by race and political infighting, distracting from pragmatic solutions and true liberation goals
Coal and South Africa’s complicity in the genocide in Gaza
Our exports to Israel contradict our anti-genocide stance, fuelling Israel’s war efforts
Honouring Portuguese heritage
There are an estimated 200,000 to 450,000 people of Portuguese descent living in South Africa
Africa’s G20 moment: A moral call for justice and global solidarity
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
Genevieve, the ‘ambassador of local flavours’ in diplomatic circles
When she was a child her parents ran the company that catered for Pope John Paul II when he visited South Africa
Empire, knowledge and erasure: Bombing Iran is bombing memory
Attacking Iran is framed by colonial narratives that erase its rich intellectual history, justifying violence through a ‘conquest foretold’
India’s ancient art of yoga captures Durban
The city hosted South Africa’s International Day of Yoga, drawing thousands of participants in what the premier called a ‘new ubuntu spirit’
Food price inflation should stay at comfortable levels this year
South Africa’s food inflation rose to 4.4% in May but this is expected to be temporary
Middle East’s masked hegemonies: Tyrants wrestle in the name of salvation
A secular, post-colonial future is the only viable alternative
to Israel’s colonial Zionism versus Iran’s theocratic rule
After the hashtags: A letter to the youth left with debris
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
National Health Insurance system will mean little if we don’t offer the right kind of care
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
Fixing waste management starts with political will
Solutions exist, but need they need strong leadership, investment and integration into governance for clean, livable cities in Africa
South Africa: What’s best – a developmental state or a capable state?
We need to focus on effective governance, accountability and targeted growth sectors within a democratic framework
Understanding the first 160 days of Senate Foreign Relations Committee on African affairs and global health policy
Is there partisan agreement on the strategic priorities for African affairs and global health policy among the majority members?
Israeli impunity: SA leads global fight for justice
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 in African education: We need to adapt it before we adopt it
AI will shape education in the future but we must shape it first, ensuring relevance, addressing biases and promoting digital self-determination
We need a values-based, not an ‘out of sight out-of mind’ leadership in South Africa
A values-based, empathetic and compassionate leadership style is necessary to address issues such as poverty and inequality
Don’t call asylum seekers and refugees makwerekwere; make them feel at home
Talk to people to understand why they fled their home county and the difficulties they face in South Africa
African tax awakening: Reclaiming our revenue, reclaiming our voice
The African Tax Administration Forum is a continental force — and it must lead Africa’s fiscal future
Advance academic excellence through transformation and internationalisation at SA universities
The brain circulation among academics is an international phenomenon that must be celebrated instead of being despised
Born Free: Jacobs defects, Motsepe for Prez, Zille returns – Is youth politics fading? – Podcast episode ten
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
G20 must act to stop greenwashing by fossil fuel companies
Misleading marketing allows companies such as Astron Energy, BP, Engen, Sasol, Shell and TotalEnergies to avoid taking measures to address the climate crisis
Does Africa’s supposed digital disadvantage protect it from election interference?
Data analytics and strategic manipulation have become the new tools in today’s politics, even in Africa
A grandmother is a library: Support for their caregiving role is vital
Gogos in South Africa, who look after millions of children, often without assistance, need to be empowered with resources and training
Index shows upbeat sentiment on South Africa’s agricultural sector
This is despite a slight decline, attributed to an uncertain global trade environment, geopolitical tension and domestic animal disease problems
In a world of injustices, be Greta Thunberg
The climate activist also advocates for human rights, such as those of Palestinians being killed by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza
Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe
Laws exist to protect the environment and people, but these are not enforced regarding mining, in particular lithium
No Will. No clarity. Plenty heartache
Legal and emotional complications arise when someone dies without a will and no clear evidence of ‘life partnership’
Reflecting on relationships: Is it ‘just sex’?
True sexual freedom means having the right to not participate — without shame or judgment
Skills gap devours young people’s dreams
Youth unemployment is a crisis but educational reforms have the potential to turn the rising tide
Public higher education institutions must shape up to serve national interests
A transformative approach is needed to improve management processes and teaching outcomes, making institutions more efficient and graduates more employable