Without a clear definition in law, the concept of ‘special leave’ can be misconstrued and used as a way to suspend employees
Julius Malema and Donald Trump are alarmingly similar – charismatic ‘leaders’ with questionable character whose interventions appeal to emotions but won’t fix the economy
The word Azania is used in this country by political parties and others as a symbolic rejection of apartheid and white supremacy
Through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints they are pushing a narrow, unprogressive theology in Africa, disguised as family-strengthening initiatives
Gas imported from Mozambique is scheduled to end by mid-2027
South Africa’s commitment to a foreign policy of non-alignment and Cyril Ramaphosa’s experience with negotiations to end apartheid serve as an example
The UN Financing for Development Summit failed to deal with the real issue of funding Asian, African and other countries who are hit hardest by the climate crisis yet contribute least to global warming
Embracing new ways can be overwhelming for in-service teachers if adequate training and support are not provided
Lonely and isolated people are not just experiencing emotional states — these can be lethal
The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered that the commemoration of the 2024 protests not be covered
He said nation building is hampered when enemies are embedded and ready to sabotage the government of national unity
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘Our hope for the future depends also on our resolution as a nation in dealing with the scourge of corruption’
South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain
We don’t have a problem of dialogue in South Africa. We have a delivery problem. And no level of polite discussion will fix that
Political interference, weak capacity and patronage hinder South Africa’s post-apartheid planning, leading to dysfunctional local government
The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, which meets on 9 and 10 July, needs to secure binding commitments to building resilient economies, societies and natural systems
In past elections results were tampered with and reversed, ballot boxes were seized and results cancelled in key constituencies, and voters ID’s have been withheld, which means they cannot vote
The World Health Organisation must recommit to the democratic principles in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth
The continent has been the testing ground for drugs, devices and diagnostics, many of which never returned in the form of benefit
Sport is critical in curbing racial hatred and hate speech through continuous global awareness campaigns in tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup and the Olympics
Author Tinyiko Maluleke makes a valid case about our country during the dark apartheid years, and of the difficulties of misgovernance we continue to face
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