Letters
Madlanga Commission must serve as a deterrent
While the Madlanga Commission represents a crucial step towards accountability, the recent public hearings have left many of us with mixed feelings.
On one hand,...
Let the chant of memory echo
The chant that echoed throughout the World Cup is a way of carrying history without bowing our heads.
Argentina brought England down in the semi-final...
Youth, build yourselves a toolkit of skills
As we commemorate World Youth Skills Day, we need to have honest conversations about what a university degree or diploma does for us.
A qualification...
In KZN, home is not so easy to find
Identity in KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) has almost always been rooted in separation – sometimes even by which side of the uThukela River you call home. Our...
A gallant fight by the Egyptians
Egypt’s World Cup journey came to an end. And despite all the injustices, racism, and blatant favouritism, the Egyptian team remained fierce and professional....
Minimum wage should not be a ceiling for fair pay
The treatment of food and beverage waitrons at Gold Reef City raises an important labour relations and corporate governance issue that deserves public attention.
According...
Youth vote has potential to bring change
South Africa will be heading to the polls in November for the 2026 local government elections. Last week, the Electoral Commission of South Africa...
Joburg’s audit regression signals a governance crisis
The recent audit regression at the City of Johannesburg should concern every resident, investor and business operating in South Africa’s economic hub.
To read this...
Letter to the minister of home affairs
The other day, I listened to your remarks about how the Department of Home Affairs is forging ahead with online services and how the...
We can prioritise citizens and help asylum seekers
South Africa must confront the refugee question with greater clarity, structure and balance. While the country has a tradition of offering refuge to those...
