Opinion
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,...
Global unity against GBV and femicide in the digital era
As Nordic ambassadors to South Africa, we joined the global call during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This year’s theme, “End...
Charmza
The unwavering spine of Nkosana Makate deserves a Bell’s. After a lifetime of corporate warfare, a semblance of justice is wrung from Vodacom’s clenched...
Moegoe
Behold the moegoes of the year: that cabal of bittereinders and professional victims who booked a one-way ticket on US President Donald Trump’s clown...
Why the nation has a stake in the ANC NGC
The diagnosis delivered by Fikile Mbalula this week should reverberate far beyond the confines of the national general council (NGC) at the Birchwood Hotel...
Charmza
At the EFF’s central command team meeting in Limpopo this weekend, Julius Malema delivered a political shockwave aimed at Washington.
He accused US President Donald...
Moegoe
Returning from a high-profile trip to Israel, AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has firmly claimed the only crown he deserves this week: the Moegoe crown.
While...
The cost of missing dockets and delayed justice
The ongoing enquiry into Adv. Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office as the director of public prosecutions (DPP) for South Gauteng has exposed troubling...
Empowered municipalities key to SA’s economic growth
Cllr Bheki Stofile
According to Statistics South Africa’s 2022 census, around half of South Africa’s over 62-million population reside in just 17 of 257 municipalities.
These...
Ball in SA’s court to realise G20 promise of inclusivity
South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency and the landmark G20 summit in Johannesburg have catapulted the nation to the forefront of global diplomacy as a...
Moegoe
US President Donald Trump’s hatred for our beautiful country is on another level and seemingly has no limits. The bully outdid himself this week...
Little real insight in South Africa’s analytical space
By JB Molapo
South Africa feels like a nation perpetually in crisis – a fact that, paradoxically, has created a booming industry of political and...
Chief Justice must stop acting like a politician
South Africa is lauded the world over for its robust constitutional order and a progressive Constitution. All that is good unless your name is...
Charmza
President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa should be applauded for showing force and beautiful vibes when the G20 Summit was hosted in our country.
With...
SA hoping to add Bafana dream to festive cheer
No month gets South Africa abuzz like December. Whether it be the entertainment industry, sports, gambling, or general workers in retail, factories or offices,...
SA’s G20 Presidency: Critical reflection on necropolitics, coloniality challenge of reparative...
South Africa’s 2025 presidency of the G20 marks a historic juncture. It offers a compelling opportunity to reframe global economic governance around the principles...
Let Broos be; he has earned the right to name his...
English coach Sam Allardyce is not one of the most decorated coaches in the world, but he is one of the most straight-talking managers....
Narendra Modi’s visit to South Africa for G20 Summit is moment...
As South Africa prepares to host world leaders for the G20 Summit, one visit has ignited extraordinary excitement among the Indian community here—Prime Minister...
Be wary of political baits and novice mayoral candidates
South Africa’s municipal governance is in crisis. Finances are dire, with most municipalities heavily indebted and unable to generate sufficient revenue. Infrastructure crumbles, service...
