Soapbox
latest news & developments
Soapbox: Only ANC can drive socioeconomic transformation
The ANC is pushing to change the material conditions in which the majority of South Africans live
Soapbox: Gigaba’s pleasing infrastructure promises are soon to be broken in Durban
The minister says the ANC is preparing for a new economic transformation after the poll. But at least one project shows how it could all go very wrong
Soapbox: Time to earn respect
The youth wage subsidy is a shameless populist attempt at grabbing the youth vote, writes Agang SA’s Philip Machanick.
Soapbox: Radical economic change should be the focus of this election
Gimmicks and misdirection abound in this election, but what matters are the policies that will transform the economy, writes Malusi Gigaba.
Soapbox: Hostility towards black radical agenda hasn’t changed
Jared Sacks’s distortions are compatible with the historical white left’s hegemony, writes Athi Mongezeleli Joja.
Soapbox: Youth have a good story to tell
While we continue to face challenges, let us not lose sight of the great achievements that characterise our vibrant nation, writes Yershen Pillay.
Soapbox: Why whites must vote for the EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters are the only party truly set on redressing apartheid inequalities, and through that whites can finally find salvation.
Soapbox: How Malema became Mao’lema
A magical moment took place recently. A symbolic reconstitution of 60 000 into a single force in the form of Malema as Mao, writes Andile Mngxitama.
Soapbox: DA-Agang SA fling proves parties are thirsty for votes
Eastern Cape MEC Mlibo Qoboshiyane warns voters to watch out for "Johnny-come-lately" opposition parties and rather to stick with the ANC.