Clarity in governance integrity: Facts beyond perceived confusion

Professor Pholoho Morojele|Published

Public discourse on academic governance is not an attack on an institution’s reputation. Quite the opposite, it is a duty of care to protect the very academic values ...

Whistle-blower protection failure: why broadcasting isn't to blame for witness deaths

Opinion|Published

Justice Minister Kubayi's suggestion to review live broadcasting of the Madlanga Commission following Witness D's murder misses the real issue. South Africa's whistle-blowers ...

ANC’s Survival Hangs By A Thread Despite NGC’s Unity Plea

Prof Dirk Kotzé|Published

The expectation that the ANC has to conclude its transformation from a liberation movement to a modern parliamentary political party remains unmet. The NGC 2025 ...

Win or lose in 2025, the women’s equality movement must stay the course

Riah Phiyega|Published

On the side of progress, platforms such as the International Women’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA) Cornerstone Conference brought together leaders across generations, ...

SA's National Reconciliation Journey Littered with Resistance

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

For reconciliation to be a reality, all racial groups must not only state their willingness to reconcile. Instead, they must actively work towards reconciliation, ...

Purpose, power & building a life of impact

Jane Linley-Thomas|Published

Known for her warmth, authenticity, and ability to find meaning in the everyday, media personality and podcast host Jane Linley-Thomas now shares her signature storytelling ...

Ithala Bank: separating fact from fiction about its founding

Mbulelo Baloyi|Published

As FNB prepares to facilitate access to funds of all Ithala Bank customers after the latter's account was frozen, this article uncovers the true founding timeline ...

Beyond headlines: why the Madlanga Commission report demands critical reading

Zolile Machi|Published

The preliminary report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry offers crucial insights into our security apparatus, but requires more than casual reading. This article ...

Mindset over majors: the new hiring trend reshaping South Africa's graduate employment

Tebogo Chaka|Updated

Despite a recent drop in South Africa's graduate unemployment rate to 10.4%, employers are fundamentally changing their hiring approach. Technical skills alone no ...

The eagle and the fallen man: Ngcukaitobi’s brilliance, Mchunu’s undoing

Nco Dube|Updated

When brilliant legal advocacy meets political arrogance: Nco Dube examines how Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi's exceptional legal strategy couldn't salvage Senzo Mchunu's ...

Emulating Mandela's Ethical Leadership A Bridge Too Far for SA's Political Class

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

As South Africa marks the 12th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing, Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu critically examines the ANC's performance and its failure to uphold ...

How South Africa's democracy is trapped in a political feedback loop

Nco Dube|Published

South Africa's democracy faces a critical impasse: voters continue supporting the ANC despite its failures, while opposition parties fail to present compelling alternatives. ...

State capture revealed: how the Madlanga Commission unmasked South Africa's public service failures

Nco Dube|Published

The Madlanga Commission and Parliamentary hearings have exposed a culture of incompetence and corruption in South Africa's public service. Nco Dube reveals how senior ...

Regaining Relevance, Moral Authority a Tall Order for Beleaguered ANC

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

If the ANC is to regain its relevance and moral authority, it must close the gap between its commitments and its actions, affirm the primacy of its primary constituency, ...

If South Africa is serious about growth, it must back its agri economy

Graeme Wild|Published

If we consider that the mining sector was just 6% of GDP in 2024, this gives us pause for thought around the role that agriculture will play in the coming years. ...

What has this year built in you?

Jane Linley-Thomas|Published

Known for her warmth, authenticity, and ability to find meaning in the everyday, media personality and podcast host Jane Linley-Thomas now shares her signature storytelling ...

Silent in Council, vocal in court: questioning the DA's eThekwini legal challenge

Zwakele Mncwango|Published

Action SA councillor Zwakele Mncwango questions why the Democratic Alliance is challenging eThekwini Municipality appointments in court after remaining silent during ...

South Africa's HIV/AIDS journey: From devastation to resilience

Nco Dube|Published

From the haunting lyrics of Mbongeni Ngema's 'Ingculaza' to South Africa's development of the world's largest HIV/AIDS treatment programme, this piece traces the ...

MK Party's parliamentary missteps reveal deeper governance issues

DR IMRAN KEEKA|Published

DA MP Dr. Imran Keeka criticises the MK Party's understanding of legislative procedures, warning that their disregard for rules threatens good governance in KwaZulu-Natal. ...