This ‘boom’ depends on resilient infrastructure, equitable development and inclusive empowerment
Young people’s digital fluency and ambition make them vulnerable to crime. Here’s how to protect them
Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law
Both men possess an ability to command attention and generate loyalty through their unconventional, often incendiary, approaches to politics
Children in schools and homes, some of them for blind and autistic, are dying and injured in fires, and property is destroyed in market places
The G20, and countries like South Africa, must work out practical safeguards, framed by ethical responsibility and democratic values to regulate AI
South Africa needs a diverse group of allies and partners in a world undergoing seismic geopolitical changes
The reduction in maternal mortality in the country proves that political will, smart investment and innovation can save mothers’ lives
President Hichilema is keen to win the support of MPs through inducement because their votes will determine the fate of his proposed changes to the constitution
If we want to equip the next generation to lead, innovate and collaborate in a complex world, we need to move beyond outdated models of education
Black economic empowerment has been transformative but it needs to be revisited to broaden its pool of beneficiaries
Companies must be held accountable for their depredations before the next scramble for the continent under the guise of a green transition
With respect, your recent statements regarding the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo carry the tone of pre-hostile rhetoric laced with accusatory language, ethnic insinuation and indirect justification of violence
The Kenyan writer challenged Western influence on African culture and history, highlighting heritage and resilience
A comprehensive, multi-sector approach would help medical care in emerging countries catch up with those in more established nations
In defiance of a supreme court ruling, Uganda’s parliament under the National Resistance Movement’s President Yoweri Museveni has passed into law that civilians can be tried in military courts
The scene in the Oval Office reflected the apartheid of the excessively wealthy, supported by Big Tech that peddles lies of white genocide, and the poor
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
Until now, Europe has been the observer giving rhetorical support for Palestinian rights while arming and trading with Israel, which negates those rights
New legislation seeks to close regulatory gaps to protect consumers and promote a competitive digital finance system
Stellenbosch University has developed a process involving enzymes that can break down bioplastics
‘The new economic dispensation should match the aspiration for economic freedom and the fulfilment of the highest ideals of our democracy.’
Epicurus, Greek classical philosopher, cosmologist, Karl Marx’s influencer and god sceptic, contemplated intelligent life on distant planets. About 2 300 years later the pondering has progressed
On World Environment Day, we must challenge – in word and deed – the assumption that environmental issues are somehow separate from daily life
Enabling the use of generics, supporting local businesses and setting up a state pharmaceutical company would boost healthcare
South Africa’s history of dispossession and exclusion demands purposeful intervention to build a more just and inclusive economy
The Rastafari community remains unrecognised, vulnerable and criminalised in the absence of clear regulations on the use and possession of cannabis
The Liquor Amendment Bill needs to be revived to tackle the social problems created by alcohol
Conditions in South Africa’s many informal settlements cause health and environmental problems too
South Africans know what it is like to be dehumanised, displaced and silenced and so it is important to support the Palestinians
Frequent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and African swine fever suggest weakness in biosecurity controls and the effect of climate change
Finland, with its balance between integration and stigma, could be a model for South Africa to bring down its high rate of re-offending