Opinion

Randall Carolissen | Advancing intellectual activism in SA higher education: An...

The genesis of this article is the recollection of a reality so stark that that even a hardened cynic was shocked. Recently we visited...

Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko I Women economic empowerment key to building resilient communities

As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, we are reminded that despite significant progress in advancing gender equality, many women continue to face socio-economic challenges...

Africa’s new generation sees a better partner in China than US

The latest African Youth Survey, commissioned by the Johannesburg-based Ichikowitz Family Foundation and conducted by US-based PSB Insights, delivers a sobering strategic wake-up call...

Lirandzu Themba | From pride to heartbreak: coming home to Joburg...

I am a “recovering” Joburger living in Hong Kong. Yet I remain fiercely proud of this South African city and the resilient, industrious people...

A good dancer knows when to leave the stage

South Africa's 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to hosts Morocco at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) was more than a disappointing result. It...

Can Africa finally finance its industrialisation?

For decades, Africa’s development agenda has been defined by a consistent set of ambitions: industrialisation, manufacturing, value addition to minerals, local processing of agricultural...

Before the Union Buildings march, there were Queens

Women’s Day is usually remembered through the political struggles of the 20th century. The 1956 march on the Union Buildings remains central to that...

Charmza

Safa has given the nod for Pitso Jingles Mosimane to steer the Bafana train. We salute Mosimane for availing himself for national duty in...

PSL games are like a bomb in the hands of a...

The Betway Premiership opening round of matches last week between Orlando Pirates and Milford FC at Orlando Stadium; and the Kruger United versus Kaizer...

The missing link in Gauteng’s fight against unemployment

Every year, Gauteng invests billions of rands in education, training and skills development. Every year, businesses report shortages of critical skills. And every year,...