Opinion
Matric debate has been dangerously simplified
In Daily Maverick on January 2, Muhammad Coovadia, an intern counselling psychologist, offered a forceful critique of South Africa’s annual celebration of the matric...
Letters| Create real pathways to employment
I am writing to you to express my deep concern about South Africa’s ongoing unemployment crisis. Behind every statistic are real people, young graduates,...
Charmza
Finally. A spine. A pulse. Dirco has remembered that sovereignty is not a decorative item but something you defend.
We have long hosted diplomats who...
Moegoe
South Africa’s principled expulsion of Israel’s top envoy is a bold and necessary stand, reinforcing a principle that respect of the country and its...
Letters| Sunday World is a breath of fresh air
Seasoned and eminent senior journalist Ferial Haffajee is spot on in her commendation of Sunday World, especially its content, integrity, and impartiality in its...
Evidence of crooked police officials plentiful
It was supposed to be an ordinary Sunday, on July 6 generally a slow news day, when KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi decided...
African Renaissance, a dream deferred
We observe the current world disorder where international law as articulated in the UN Charter is no longer upheld by great powers, especially the...
Letters| Strained City of Joburg should solve lack of service delivery...
The City of Johannesburg council’s approval of a new deputy executive mayor position raises serious concerns about fiscal discipline and governance priorities.
At a reported...
Can Motsepe save the ANC? Yes, but only with all of...
Patrice Motsepe cannot save the ANC alone. However, he can lead a movement of self-reflection, bold reform, and grassroots engagement that empowers us all...
Charmza
The Matric Class of 2025 has delivered a moment worth celebrating, rewriting the record books with an outstanding national pass rate of 88%. This...
Moegoe
The man who has been president since some of us were still debating whether cassette tapes were the future has done it again.
Yoweri Museveni,...
US strike on Venezuela: It’s always been about the oil
Uncle Sam has never changed his imperial interest; he just became more transparent under Donald Trump. It has always been about American strategic interest...
Dropout rate of male pupils is reason for grave concern
The Class of 2025 did exceptionally well, achieving a pass rate of 88% in the National Senior Certificate, representing an increase of 0.7 percentage...
The silent decline of our native languages
Now that the festive season has passed, I find myself reflecting on an unsettling reality I encountered in rural communities: many young people cannot...
Opinion | ‘Poor connectivity, not poor ability, is holding learners back’
For many South African learners, the greatest barrier to success is not ability, ambition or effort—it is poor connectivity.
This reality sits alongside a moment...
Moegoe
The chairperson of the ANC, Gwede Mantashe thought he was starting 2026 with a bang when he criticised the youth of South Africa.
Mantashe’s blooper...
Charmza
There are moments when the system quietly produces people who do the work without chasing applause.
Newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecution, Advocate Andy...
US ignores Venezuela’s sovereignty
By Ofentse Phoebe Ledwaba, Lesiba Benedict Moshoeu and Konanani Happy Raligilia
On January 3, US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and...
Why December has become South Africa’s most dangerous month
Every year, when South Africa shifts into festive mode, something more unsettling shifts beneath the surface of our national mood.
“Dezemba” may symbolise celebration, homecomings,...
Exercise smart beer consumption habits every festive season
The festive season is a time for connection. The temporary closure of many businesses provides a special opportunity for travel and meetings.
Families come home,...
