President Ramaphosa's recent State of the Nation Address unveiled dramatic changes to South Africa's electricity sector, particularly regarding Eskom's transmission assets. This analysis reveals how these seemingly technical reforms may fundamentally…
SONA and SOPAs should be used to set the government’s agenda, not to demonstrate unnecessary opulence and extravagance, says the writer.
The proposed renaming of KwaZulu-Natal to KwaZulu has sparked intense debate across South Africa. This analysis explores the four main positions that have emerged ...
The debate over renaming KwaZulu-Natal isn't merely symbolic—it strikes at the heart of post-apartheid reconciliation. Attorney Nqolokazi Nomvalo examines how the ...
Zulu nationalism is resurging in South African politics, but is it a genuine expression of cultural identity or a calculated tool wielded by political elites? This ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA was an attempt to project authority, continuity, and resolve at a moment when both citizens and markets remain uncertain about the ...
As World Radio Day 2026 focuses on AI's role in broadcasting, Nco Dube explores how artificial intelligence can enhance South African radio without sacrificing its ...
With 81% of Grade 4 South African students unable to read for meaning and youth unemployment exceeding 46%, strong foundational skills in literacy and numeracy aren't ...
As President Ramaphosa prepares to deliver his second SONA under the Government of National Unity, South Africa stands at a crossroads. While load shedding has ended, ...
As South Africa prepares to mark 36 years since Nelson Mandela's release from prison, this reflective piece examines the tension between his vision for the nation ...
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's proposal to remove 'Natal' from KwaZulu-Natal has ignited a heated debate about colonial legacies, priorities, and progress. A reader ...
A concerned reader calls for swift action to evict three former MK Party MPs who continue to occupy parliamentary accommodation despite no longer serving in Parliament, ...
John Steenhuisen's resignation as the federal leader of the Democratic Alliance raises questions about the party's internal conflicts and its ability to govern effectively ...
Former DA leader Mbali Ntuli offers a candid insider perspective on John Steenhuisen's departure from the Democratic Alliance leadership, exposing deeper systemic ...
Johannesburg is facing a multifaceted crisis, from service delivery failures to political infighting. Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu explores the implications of invoking ...
Former DA leader Mbali Ntuli offers a candid insider perspective on John Steenhuisen's departure from the Democratic Alliance leadership, exposing deeper systemic ...
South Africa's Police Service is facing more than just resource challenges—it's caught in a dangerous web of internal power struggles, corruption, and institutional ...
Prince Africa Zulu argues that recent proposals to normalise women paying ilobolo to men fundamentally misunderstand African customs and threaten cultural order. ...
SONA is an important event in the government’s calendar. It sets the tone for what the government will focus on during the current year. As such, it must be devoid ...