Letters

Minister Meth rejects ‘baseless allegations’

Thobeka Magcai In your publication dated May 31, 2026, you published an article, “Minister creates and fills extra DG-level post without advert”. The headline states...

SA artists deserve respect

We welcome the dissolution of the National Arts Council (NAC). The decision was long overdue. For far too long, the institution failed the creative sector...

Our spirit of reconciliation

In a country as diverse and historically layered as South Africa, the words love, peace and unity are not just ideals – they are...

Cyril Ramaphosa is an absent and disappointing leader

When Cyril Ramaphosa burst onto the political scene, he was seen as a breath of fresh air. He presented himself as a world-class leader....

Youth deserves opportunities

I would like to express my concern about the growing problem of youth unemployment. Many young people are educated, skilled and willing to work,...

Law and order, not vigilantism

South Africa’s immigration crisis is a governance crisis. Communities are frustrated because the government has failed to secure our borders and enforce the rule...

Where are the police when you really need them

Police, both metro and SAPS, and other allied or private security personnel have the prime objective of the security and safety of persons and...

Accountability must be consistent

The recent announcement that President Cyril Ramaphosa has revived his review of Parliament’s Section 89 Panel Report raises serious constitutional and ethical concerns. While the...

We are voting for a change in our lives

In my book titled, To The Leader In You – inspiring letters from a rural boy, published in 2017, I have a letter, “We...

China and Iran are playing chess with the US

They have a 40 year oil agreement already in place and China doesn’t want a regime change in Iran. Ultimately it wants control over...