Washington’s war drums over Iran, fuelled by Zionist pressure, are doomed to fail

Iqbal Jassat|Published

Precision bombing has never delivered political submission where sovereignty is embedded in national resistance. Yet Donald Trump persists in the illusion that overwhelming ...

Desperation drives families to extreme measures in quest for funeral insurance payouts

Pule Makgale|Updated

Two incidents seven years apart highlight a concerning trend in South African society, particularly in the treatment of the deceased. The most recent incident occurred ...

Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

Narendra Modi|Published

India brings scale and energy to everything it does, and this summit was no exception. Representatives from over 100 nations came together. Innovators showcased ...

The troubling question of impalas and police credibility

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

In South Africa, the situation has deteriorated to the point that even wildlife issues are raising concerns about police integrity, highlighting just how low standards ...

Facing the storm: Time to mitigate impact of climate catastrophes

Dr Zweli Mkhize|Published

A recent oversight visit to flood-ravaged communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga has exposed a stark and urgent reality – climate-driven disasters will continue to ...

Obama's enduring charm: Why 'Barry O'Bomber' is still America's favourite

Pule Makgale|Published

Since leaving office in late 2016, Barack Obama's popularity has remained notably stable, typically fluctuating between 58% and 63% in Gallup polling.

From tee time to show time: Johannesburg's rise as a global powerhouse

Dada Morero|Published

The successful hosting of the G20 Summit further elevated Johannesburg's global standing and demonstrated that our city can convene the world’s most powerful economies. ...

How South Africa can tackle its water crisis: Insights from Ramaphosa's address

Ramateu Monyokolo|Published

Ramaphosa's strategic approach to South Africa's water crisis, emphasising the need for collective responsibility and long-term solutions.

The Vaal accident: Children’s grief and trauma should never be turned into content

Belinda Matore|Published

The Vaal accident reminds us that tragedy echoes online. Children’s grief should never become content. Care,not cameras, is the duty of all who witness it and the ...

In drought's wake: Who decides who gets water?

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

Hotels don't have water by accident. They maintain infrastructure. They plan for risk. They treat water as non-negotiable. Municipalities, meanwhile, have treated ...

Majodina's 'joke' on water crisis sparks public fury

Thabile Mange|Published

Black townships continue to have load reduction while suburbs enjoy 100% electricity, just like in the past. In Kagiso, Mogale City, there is a section that doesn't ...

Getting the foundation right for quality education

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Getting the foundation right in Early Childhood Education is the way to go in achieving quality education. There are many positive interventions in tackling the ...

Selective accountability and the politics of investigation

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

The law must not tilt depending on who stands before it. So, when some names are formally referred to, and others are not, the issue transcends the individuals involved. ...

Why renaming Graaff-Reinet honours Robert Sobukwe's legacy

Kenneth Kgwadi|Published

Blacks want to have a sense of ownership of their country, but that cannot happen when the places that are supposed to define them are still named after their former ...

When management sells the company: What the Barloworld deal really reveals

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

Barloworld’s R23 billion acquisitions by the Saudi-backed Zahid Group and the Black-owned Entsha consortium, followed by its delisting after 86 years on the JSE, ...

Why black construction matters, the story of Nthoese Development's success

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Black owned construction and development firms do more than compete for contracts. They redefine who has agency in shaping economic geography. When Black developers ...

Africa must face the changing global order with resolute conviction and principle

Dr Gideon Chitanga|Published

In January, the same month the United States announced its withdrawal from 66 multilateral organisations, China hosted leaders from Canada, Finland, and Britain. ...

Trump's tactics: Economic tools and legal threats in a power play

Pule Makgale|Updated

How Donald Trump is reshaping America's trade policies and silencing critics with aggressive tariffs and lawsuits

A turning point: Senteeko Dam sets new standards for water accountability

David Mahlobo|Published

Engineers and disaster teams have been working around the clock to widen an emergency spillway, lower water levels, and closely monitor the integrity of Senteeko ...