As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy ahead of Freedom Day, the South African president argues that the country must defend its constitutional values at home and abroad amid rising global threats to democracy, inequality and human rights.
Mounting tensions between the South African Communist Party and the African National Congress are exposing deep fractures within South Africa’s Tripartite Alliance, ...
The sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema to five years in prison following a firearm discharge incident has reignited debate about leadership, accountability and ...
Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day apostolic journey to four African nations highlights the continent’s growing spiritual influence and urgent humanitarian challenges, writes ...
The Democratic Alliance faces critical questions about its new leadership under Gordon Hill-Lewis. As the party seeks to rebrand itself, can it address longstanding ...
Julius Malema's recent sentencing raises critical questions about the intersection of law and politics in South Africa, highlighting the challenges faced by the ...
Residents should see the R22 million statue controversy not as a legal failure but as a warning that poor municipal priorities persist when voters fail to hold their ...
Illicit alcohol in South Africa is no longer a marginal law enforcement issue but a growing economic threat shaped by consumer pressure, regulatory gaps and increasingly ...
South Africa’s appointment of veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer as ambassador to the United States signals a deliberate shift in diplomatic tone, prioritising credibility, ...
Many South Africans mistakenly believe medical schemes fully cover hospital costs, but rising healthcare expenses and tariff shortfalls often leave patients with ...
Political economist Nco Dube argues that the growing culture of anti-intellectualism in South Africa is eroding democratic accountability, weakening public debate, ...
Communications specialist Sandile Ngema argues that King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s proposal to rename KwaZulu-Natal to KwaZulu is a necessary step toward reclaiming ...
The recent oil surge may resemble a 1970s-style disaster in the making. However, data suggests modern markets are far more resilient to oil price shocks than they ...
The postponement of the ANC KZN provincial conference until after the 2026 Local Government Election raises significant questions about the party's leadership and ...
Reflecting on the legacy of Chris Hani, this article explores the betrayal of South Africa's transformative democracy by neoliberal policies and calls for a renewed ...
Political economist Nco Dube posits that South Africa’s growing leadership vacuum across politics, business, and civil society is eroding public trust and creating ...
South Africa’s EPR system raises billions but underperforms because industry-controlled implementation weakens incentives and accountability, highlighting the need ...
Political economist Nco Dube argues that South Africa’s growing echo chambers and polarised discourse are eroding meaningful debate, weakening democracy, and preventing ...
