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Dark fleet rekindles earlier memories

Dark fleet rekindles earlier memories

By BRIAN INGPEN | Published 11h ago

A growing fleet of “dark” tankers transporting Russian crude oil has sparked alarm among western intelligence agencies due to incidents that threaten maritime safety and global oil trading practices.

Raising Consciousness and Forging Unity Among Black South Africans: A Path to Collective Liberation

By Nco Dube | Published 12h ago

This opinion piece attempts to explore the importance of raising consciousness, the pitfalls of its absence, and the transformative power of unity in achieving collective liberation.

Raising Consciousness and Forging Unity Among Black South Africans: A Path to Collective Liberation

Raising Consciousness and Forging Unity Among Black South Africans: A Path to Collective Liberation

Budget Conundrum: Rethinking South Africa's Trade-Offs Beyond VAT Hikes

Budget Conundrum: Rethinking South Africa's Trade-Offs Beyond VAT Hikes

By Ayanda Holo | Published 12h ago

Western Cape SOPA: Fixing Broken Education System Must Be A Priority For Winde

Western Cape SOPA: Fixing Broken Education System Must Be A Priority For Winde

By Khalid Sayed | Published 14h ago

Dr Iqbal Survé: Unleashing the Power of Purpose

Dr Iqbal Survé: Unleashing the Power of Purpose

By Dr Iqbal Survé | Published 18h ago

Marianne Thamm’s Sock Puppet Sideshow: Contrived Hysteria for Donor Dollars

Marianne Thamm’s Sock Puppet Sideshow: Contrived Hysteria for Donor Dollars

By Gillian Schutte | Published Feb 24, 2025

EFF Punts Wealth Tax To Alleviate Poverty And Inequality

EFF Punts Wealth Tax To Alleviate Poverty And Inequality

By Omphile Maotwe | Published Feb 24, 2025

African Union: Reviving Impotent Continental Body A Tall Order For Mahamoud Ali Youssouf

African Union: Reviving Impotent Continental Body A Tall Order For Mahamoud Ali Youssouf

By Dr. Sizo Nkala | Published Feb 24, 2025

COLUMNISTS

Budget Fiasco: GNU Rivalry Plunging SA's Economy Into Crisis Mode

Budget Fiasco: GNU Rivalry Plunging SA's Economy Into Crisis Mode

Budget Fiasco: GNU Rivalry Plunging SA's Economy Into Crisis Mode

By Dr. Trevor Ngwane | Published Feb 23, 2025

ANC Renewal: Reintegration of Disgruntled Cadres a Pipe Dream

ANC Renewal: Reintegration of Disgruntled Cadres a Pipe Dream

ANC Renewal: Reintegration of Disgruntled Cadres a Pipe Dream

By Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu | Published Feb 23, 2025

The Silver Lining for Africa's Development Rooted in Trump’s Conservative Policies

The Silver Lining for Africa's Development Rooted in Trump’s Conservative Policies

The Silver Lining for Africa's Development Rooted in Trump’s Conservative Policies

By Zamikhaya Maseti | Published Feb 22, 2025

Political Posturing Main Barrier to Fiscal Stability, Social Justice

Political Posturing Main Barrier to Fiscal Stability, Social Justice

Political Posturing Main Barrier to Fiscal Stability, Social Justice

By Dr Reneva Fourie | Published Feb 22, 2025

Diplomatic Finesse, Effective Communication Key to Navigating the Trump Era

Diplomatic Finesse, Effective Communication Key to Navigating the Trump Era

Diplomatic Finesse, Effective Communication Key to Navigating the Trump Era

By Prof Dirk Kotzé | Published Feb 22, 2025

SA's G20 Leadership: China's Endorsement A Win for Multilateralism, Global South Agenda

SA's G20 Leadership: China's Endorsement A Win for Multilateralism, Global South Agenda

SA's G20 Leadership: China's Endorsement A Win for Multilateralism, Global South Agenda

By Prof. David Monyae | Published Feb 21, 2025

Bread, Butter, Backlash: Tone-Deaf ANC On A Slippery Slope, Deepens Working-Class Misery

Bread, Butter, Backlash: Tone-Deaf ANC On A Slippery Slope, Deepens Working-Class Misery

Bread, Butter, Backlash: Tone-Deaf ANC On A Slippery Slope, Deepens Working-Class Misery

By Phakamile Hlubi-Majola | Published Feb 21, 2025

New Dawn: Spinning Cyril Ramaphosa’s Failed Leadership A Lost Cause

New Dawn: Spinning Cyril Ramaphosa’s Failed Leadership A Lost Cause

New Dawn: Spinning Cyril Ramaphosa’s Failed Leadership A Lost Cause

By Prof Sipho Seepe | Published Feb 21, 2025

Is South Africa becoming the once rich uncle who lost it all?

Is South Africa becoming the once rich uncle who lost it all?

Is South Africa becoming the once rich uncle who lost it all?

By Sihle Mlambo | Published Feb 21, 2025

BUDGET 2025 | VAT hike signals a fiscal time bomb for South Africa

BUDGET 2025 | VAT hike signals a fiscal time bomb for South Africa

BUDGET 2025 | VAT hike signals a fiscal time bomb for South Africa

By Lee Rondganger | Published Feb 20, 2025

Budget 2025: The DA’s Conscience Stance Fudges SA's Deeper Economic Challenges

Budget 2025: The DA’s Conscience Stance Fudges SA's Deeper Economic Challenges

Budget 2025: The DA’s Conscience Stance Fudges SA's Deeper Economic Challenges

By Dr Reneva Fourie | Published Feb 20, 2025

A New Era of Diplomacy: Insights from Russia, US Talks on Ukraine

A New Era of Diplomacy: Insights from Russia, US Talks on Ukraine

A New Era of Diplomacy: Insights from Russia, US Talks on Ukraine

By Tarik Cyril Amar | Published Feb 19, 2025

How U.S. Isolationism Could Facilitate a China-Led Global Order

How U.S. Isolationism Could Facilitate a China-Led Global Order

How U.S. Isolationism Could Facilitate a China-Led Global Order

By Dr. Jianlu Bi | Published Feb 19, 2025

Muhsin Hendricks murder 'disregards principles of Islam'

Muhsin Hendricks murder 'disregards principles of Islam'

Muhsin Hendricks murder 'disregards principles of Islam'

By Letter to the Editor | Published Feb 18, 2025

Budget 2025 | South Africa's path to inclusive innovation

Budget 2025 | South Africa's path to inclusive innovation

Budget 2025 | South Africa's path to inclusive innovation

By | Published Feb 18, 2025

Budget 2025: SACP Opposes Neo-Liberal Austerity Agenda, Advocates for Wealth Tax

Budget 2025: SACP Opposes Neo-Liberal Austerity Agenda, Advocates for Wealth Tax

Budget 2025: SACP Opposes Neo-Liberal Austerity Agenda, Advocates for Wealth Tax

By Dr. Alex Mashilo | Published Feb 18, 2025

A Decade of #RhodesMustFall: The Long Road To Higher Education Transformation

A Decade of #RhodesMustFall: The Long Road To Higher Education Transformation

A Decade of #RhodesMustFall: The Long Road To Higher Education Transformation

By Mlamuli Hlatshwayo | Published Feb 18, 2025