Opinion

Gauteng steps up the fight against crime

Crime remains one of the greatest challenges facing Gauteng. It robs families of their sense of safety, undermines economic growth, discourages investment and weakens...

Beyond ‘Bakkie Brigade’: Why TES is the workforce engine

The labour market in South Africa faces two constant challenges: skills shortages and a high unemployment rate. Despite the market being flooded with job...

Circumcision: Who can the black male trust?

Every winter, South Africa performs a ritual that has become as predictable as it is heartbreaking. Families accompany their sons to the mountains, believing they...

For a WaterWise future, South Africa must unite

South Africa’s water crisis has become one of the most pressing challenges facing our municipalities today. Across the country, towns and cities are grappling...

PIC must not be used as a pawn in a perilous...

The announcement of a new board for the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) on Thursday should have been a moment of reassurance for the country...

Moegoe

Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s devious plan to sell off 20% of the World Cup to a private enterprise is one of the most well-crafted...

Corrupt Home Affairs brought our standing to its knees

Can you blame any of the European countries for clamping down on South African passports? Spain recently announced that they are allowing six African...

Charmza

The Madlanga commission is doing the heavy lifting, but to her credit, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi knows exactly how to swing the hammer. Instead of...

Let us honour Madiba’s legacy beyond 67 minutes

Every year during the month of July, South Africans and millions across the world pause to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla...

Tragedy of Komati: the narrative of a ‘just’ transition rapidly unravelling

The small town of Komati in Mpumalanga has become the epicenter of a grand, high-stakes experiment: South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET). The decommissioning...