A year after the Madlanga commission began exposing collusion within South Africa's justice system, advocate Ilene Power reflects on how unchecked power corrodes institutions and…
As Peru and South Africa prepare for subnational elections, their shared governance challenges highlight the delicate balance between subnational autonomy, state capacity, and…
FNB Stadium is located in Nasrec, not Soweto. Sandile Memela explores how marketing the Calabash as a Soweto landmark creates a false narrative of development while real township…
As apartheid chemical warfare head Wouter Basson fills theatre seats, an unresolved question lingers about the 1981 thallium poisoning of activist Siphiwo Mtimkulu and its…
Before becoming icons of South African luxury hospitality, the Cape Grace and Mount Grace hotels began as a struggling children's campsite. Discover the turbulent history, fires,…
As municipal elections approach in South Africa, voters must look past billboard slogans and demand real financial plans. It is time to challenge systemic mismanagement,…
As trade friction with the US intensifies, Canada is pursuing a dynamic "middle power" strategy, building resilient economic and diplomatic partnerships across Africa, Asia, and…
Society often uses the term "mama's boy" to mock men who share close bonds with their mothers, equating affection with weakness. It is time to challenge outdated stereotypes and…
With only 30% of South African learners in Grades 1 to 3 reading at grade level, the 2030 Reading Panel urges a systemic 'mission mode' overhaul to fix foundational learning.
South Africa does not lack policies or awareness to fight gender-based violence; it lacks effective execution. Looking at international success stories like Nicaragua and the…
Africa shoulders 25% of the global disease burden while navigating systemic underfunding. As the African Union gathers to address critical health priorities, Dr Nthabiseng…
A series of recent government policy announcements contain a welcome sense of urgency to turn around the economy and create much-needed jobs. However, there is an unwelcome…
The Mail & Guardian article on 30 August by Mr Adekeye Adebajo concerning China’s foreign policy (https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-08-30-is-china-really-a-champion-of-the-globa…
Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu examines how casual forms of address, youthfulness, and heritage intersect, exploring how colonialism disrupted African relational identities and why…
A study by Stellenbosch University highlights how practical financial literacy workshops empower small business owners in South Africa, addressing key hurdles like budgeting,…
Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara reflects on the department's annual performance, explaining why true housing delivery goes far beyond counting roofs to dismantling…
As global tech companies scan and ingest millions of creative works to train artificial intelligence models, Africa faces the critical challenge of protecting its cultural,…
South Africa's youth face severe unemployment and economic exclusion, but the FW de Klerk Foundation shows how constitutional literacy and voting are essential economic acts that…
Ambiguities in South Africa's draft Natural Scientific Professions Bill could threaten academic freedom and university autonomy by blurring the line between professional…
Assistive technology is essential for education, employment, and independence, yet millions across South Africa and the continent face severe access and affordability barriers.
