Columns
Tariffs a wake-up call for black-owned firms
South Africa’s trade landscape is shifting beneath our feet. The recent wave of tariffs from the US on South African exports has exposed long-standing...
SA is uniquely poised to stop resource curse
South Africa sits atop a treasure trove of critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition and sustainable economic growth. Yet, despite a...
Why you should care about Gauteng high court’s mediation protocol
Occasionally, a policy change emerges with the potential to significantly alter the landscape.
The Gauteng Division of the High Court’s new mediation protocol, launched in...
A tribute to Veli “VS” Mahlangu
Veli Mahlangu, who passed away this past week, was a like younger brother to me, and a loyal comrade.
VS, as we affectionately called him,...
SACP fires back at ANC warnings: ‘We’re not Zuma, We’re allies—Let...
An article in one of the country's leading newspapers titled "Consider the implications: ANC officials warn SACP not to contest elections" distressed me.
According to...
OPINION | Why the DA won’t leave the GNU
A lot has been said about the DA possibly leaving the government of national unity (GNU) coalition led by the ANC.
Sometimes the threats have...
Mthatha floods a call to town planners to assist SA in...
The tragic aftermath of the Mthatha floods in June 2025, a natural disaster that has so far claimed in excess of 100 lives, must...
SA’s presidency of G20 a chance to foster a just, equitable...
The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges to global justice, especially for developing nations. These countries, while contributing least to greenhouse gas...
I bet ya, this mess isn’t what PSL sponsors expected
The recently concluded 2024/25 season will be the campaign that the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and its newly acquired sponsors Betway will want to...
‘How I missed out on the 1994 first democratic elections’
I could not cast my vote in the first democratic elections in 1994 because I was 17 years old .
I may have missed out...
Let’s hitch our economic prosperity to Africa and trade more with...
With the bully in the White House in Washington threatening South Africa with fire and brimstone, there are many who suggest that we should...
Why are South African celebrities switching to religion?
In recent months, a striking trend has emerged among local celebrities where several high-profile figures are publicly embracing Christianity, often marked by baptism.
We have...
Perhaps Elon Musk should return to SA and consider polygamy
American tech tycoon Elon Musk, who was born in South Africa, claims he has no idea if a baby born seven months ago was...
‘In defence of Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, a patriot in uniform’
As a concerned and engaged South African citizen, I feel compelled to speak up in support and defence of a man who has proven...
‘Price of speaking out: Why Ntsiki Mazwai’s judgment is unfair’
The recent court decision allowing DJ Euphonik to seize Ntsiki Mazwai’s assets is a glaring example of how South Africa’s justice system continues to...
Sports Sermon: PSL better blow final whistle on this horror show
Even though it was not such a grand entrance, Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize’s arrival in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in 2021 had a bit...
ANALYSIS | Ronald Lamola a misfit for foreign affairs minister
Where is Ronald Lamola during the diplomatic rows in which South Africa is the central point?
This question is more relevant to ask because his...
ANALYSIS | MKP, EFF progressive alliance as good as dead
Only a fool has not taken notice that the relationship between the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and EFF is at the crossroads and almost...
‘Lesufi, Maile need to be protected by the masses’
I am very sure that the person who performed the ultimate act of daring, poking the beastliest of predators with a forefinger, lived to...
ANC needs its own Pappas to get it right
Chris Pappas, the DA politician, is fascinating. First, he is an openly gay man in a world that struggles to embrace diversity, be it...
