Opinion
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,...
Democracy is finally going digital: We must make sure no one...
When South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) introduced online voter registration ahead of the 2021 local government elections, it was seen as a welcome convenience....
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...
