Opinion

The West has sleepwalked into its downfall. This is according to Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singaporean diplomat. Political scientist Francis Fukuyama’s “end of history”...

For nearly three decades, South Africans have been promised municipalities that work. Thursday’s launch of the Revised White Paper on Local Government is the...

As South Africa approaches the 4 November 2026 local government elections, the announcement of temporary fuel levy relief has reignited a familiar political debate:...

Professor Sakhela Buhlungu's term of office at the helm of one of the most historic universities in Africa has come to an end in...

El Niño may intensify heat and disrupt rainfall, but it need not become a systemic water-security challenge. South Africa’s resilience will depend on institutions...

With just two weeks remaining before the country goes to the polls to elect local government representatives, I have observed a growing number of...

October is recognised as Social Development Month in South Africa, providing an opportunity to reflect on the importance of building inclusive communities where everyone...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana deliberately began his speech on Wednesday by identifying three anniversaries: 70 years since the Women's March of 1956, 50 years...

Engineers, members of the Council, distinguished engineers, researchers, students, and fellow farmers: good morning. Thank you for the honour of addressing this gathering. I stand...

Growing up, we were taught to respect our elders. This fundamental principle of upbringing was deeply rooted in both European religious doctrine and African...