Organised crime expert Mark Shaw has urged the Madlanga commission to recommend an urgent integrity reassessment and vetting process for senior police and justice officials.
Johannesburg's mayoral race is heating up as political veterans and rising contenders clash over solutions for failing infrastructure, service delivery, and coalition control…
Hakainde Hichilema has taken the oath of office for his second term as Zambia's president following a decisive victory. However, high economic expectations and treason charges…
At its manifesto launch, the ANC took an unusual gamble by publicly acknowledging where it has failed. Will this calculated admission rebuild voter trust, or simply arm the…
Speaking at the inaugural Nucleus Institute seminar, former president Kgalema Motlanthe and envoy Mcebisi Jonas warned that a trust deficit and policy mismatch are undermining…
As coalition governments become the norm across South Africa's municipalities, Parliament is weighing the Coalitions Bill with key governance and stability lessons drawn from…
Treating incumbent victories with automatic suspicion and opposition wins as proof of fairness is flawed. African elections must be judged on process and evidence, not just the…
The failure of public services often stems from improper appointments and political pressure. Two presentations by the Public Service Commission highlight the importance of…
As South Africa approaches another electoral cycle, political parties unveil familiar promises, yet genuine transformation seems absent. The article argues that the country's…
Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60% of the vote, overturning pre-election assumptions that economic pain would lead to a decisive rejection of…
Former Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board chairperson David Masondo has alleged that chief executive Patrick Dlamini failed to provide the board with a key legal opinion…
The national government has enlisted traditional leaders to address the illegal immigration crisis and revitalise local economies. This initiative, cemented in Durban, involves…
While the Madlanga Commission exposes deep rot in SAPS, a parallel crisis of patronage and ethical collapse is silently destroying South African academia. This article argues…
An expert analysis delves into Zambia's 2026 election, highlighting a troubling weakening of institutional safeguards. The article raises legitimate questions about procedural…
Lifestyle audits in the Public Service are playing a significant role in preventing misconduct and safeguarding public resources. This strategy moves beyond arrests and…
This article explores the complex question of university ownership and governance, arguing that universities are not owned by any single constituency but are institutions held in…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) faces renewed uncertainty after the Pretoria High Court suspended administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula and restored the…
While South Africa often faces condemnation for xenophobic attacks, this article argues that anti-migrant sentiment is a continent-wide issue with deep historical roots,…
As South Africa's political landscape faces challenges from declining party leadership and a lack of evidence-based policy, legacy political foundations are emerging as critical…
The latest Brand South Africa Global Reputation and Domestic Perception Study leaves me with mixed emotions. It is encouraging because it reminds us that the world still sees…
