Corruption fatigue: How South Africa's democracy is at risk

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Once a source of public outrage, corruption scandals in South Africa now elicit resignation. This article explores the dangerous fatigue surrounding corruption and ...

Why the Trump administration’s stance on South Africa demands a measured but firm response

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Trump is not misinformed on South Africa. He is choosing to repeat a falsehood. This points to political intent rather than ignorance.

Show empathy for patients with disabilities

Wilma Newhoudt-DruchenSocial|Published

Today is the 3rd of December, the day we usually celebrate Disability Rights Awareness Day. A deaf family member has been in hospital, where he encountered medical ...

Hoo-ho-ho. Let's reduce spending

Staff Reporter|Published

The National Financial Ombud strongly advises consumers to exercise caution before accumulating debt that could lead to a " financial hangover."

After the G20: South Africa and the Global South Must Maintain Focus, Solidarity and Unity

Gideon Chitanga|Published

Given the large number of G20 members present, Washington's absence suggests either a misinterpretation of the current geopolitical moment, a rejection of transactional ...

The National Senior Certificate is a life-enhancing qualification

Dr Huw Davies|Published

In many ways, the National Senior Certificate directs a learner's future opportunities and life chances, and the anticipated announcement is likely one of the most ...

Why the G20 both lost and found its way

Vsevolod Sviridov|Published

South Africa’s presidency has been successful, particularly in advancing its own foreign policy goals and the interests of the Global South.

Trump's rhetoric and its impact on South Africa's international relations

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

President Donald Trump's recent statements about South Africa signal a troubling shift in diplomatic relations, revealing deeper geopolitical motives and the potential ...

How belief, not money, powered Zohran Mamdani's campaign

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mamdani campaign became a movement powered not by money but by belief.

When the DA acts like opposition in a government they’re part of

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The DA’s behaviour lately feels less like governance and more like political theatre, a performance for their base, rather than a commitment to collective leadership. ...

What the G20 really means for young South Africans

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

G20 gives Africa, a continent with the youngest population on Earth, a voice in conversations about global finance, trade, and development. But the key question ...

Why does service delivery only matter during global events?

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

When the dignitaries leave and the cameras are turned off, communities often return to the same conditions as before — broken systems, unfulfilled promises, and ...

Trump uses aid to silence Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

Critics are questioning the concept of " unity," which is discussed at Addis Ababa meetings every January, asking what purpose it serves if African leaders cannot ...

Building Strong Families – A Solution to the Gender Based Violence Epidemic

Dr Onyinye Nwaneri|Published

As the 16 Days of Activism 2026 campaign launches, one truth stands out: fatherhood starts from the very first day and is rooted at the core of family life.

How to outsmart the sales this Black Friday

Elda du Toit|Published

When we see a big discount, our brains release a chemical called dopamine. This is the same “feel-good” chemical that is linked to excitement and pleasure.

Japan and South Africa — G20 Johannesburg Summit and beyond

Ambassodor Shimizi Fumio|Published

To attend this landmark meeting, Japanese Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae travelled from the other side of the globe, which demonstrates how strongly Japan values ...

The Government of National Unity and the persistence of the old order

Prof Joseph Sekhampu|Published

The practical manifestation of this dynamic was demonstrated during the recent GNU leadership retreat at the Cradle of Humankind. The assembly gave the impression ...

Why Desmond Golding Should Not Chair the NHFC — And Why JJ Tabane Should Know Better

Published

There was a time when Tabane was one of the clearest voices demanding ethical leadership within the state. During his COPE years, he argued forcefully that the New ...

When Superpower Warnings Meet Rainbow Nation Diplomacy: The G20 Johannesburg Gambit

Anda Mbikwana|Published

The United States has made it clear to South Africa that it is against any G20 summit outcome document that is presented as a consensus, threatening that any declaration ...