Lessons from Jimmy Carter’s dialogue over force approach
Jimmy Carter holds a unique place in modern American history. He is widely remembered as the last US president to complete a full term without authorising a bombing... Read more.
Charmza
Comrade Ronald Lamola, you absolute Charmza! Finally, a minister who understands that we are not a banana republic. While that belligerent US ambassador, L Brent... Read more.
Moegoe
Our most deserving Moegoe of the Week winner is deputy minister Bernice Swarts, the face of the comitragic “one loaf, one family” campaign cameo. From liberation... Read more.
Don’t dig up the foundations of South Africa’s democracy
South Africans are frustrated, and with good reason. Corruption scandals, violent crime, slow economic growth and persistent inequality have tested the patience... Read more.
A diplomatic misstep: Why ambassador Bozell was rightly called to order
The recent summoning of US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III to Pretoria was not merely a diplomatic formality; it was a necessary and principled rebuke of conduct... Read more.
Gender equality in the private sector is an economic and moral imperative
As we observe International Women’s Day, it is essential to shine a spotlight on the state of women in South Africa and the systemic issues that continue to impede... Read more.
Single-dose treatment a boost for sleeping sickness
Africa’s long battle against sleeping sickness may be approaching its final chapter as a new single-dose therapy gains international regulatory backing. The drug,... Read more.
Grade 5 pupil assaulted after explicit WhatsApp group allegations
The Gauteng Education Department has denounced an incident at Discovery Primary School in Roodepoort, Gauteng, where a grade 5 pupil, accused of creating a WhatsApp... Read more.
Red-hot Pirates looking to stretch lead at the top against Siwelele
With exactly 10 games remaining for Betway Premiership title contenders Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, character, consistency, and grinding out results will... Read more.
Partnership with banks to cut queues at Home Affairs offices
The Department of Home Affairs has launched a digital partnership model with banks, allowing people to apply for Smart ID cards directly at participating bank branches.... Read more.
