Gauteng's education crisis: A betrayal of children's dignity ahead of Human Rights Day

Sergio Isa Does Santos|Published

The South African Constitution promises every citizen the right to education and human dignity, yet an alarming number of children in Gauteng are currently trapped ...

Justice for apartheid victims in limbo as Khampepe Commission faces legal challenges

The Star Reporter|Updated

The Khampepe Commission is at a standstill due to legal tensions and conflicts of interest. As families of apartheid victims demand justice, will the government ...

South Africa's energy dilemma: A choice between dependence and security

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As the global energy market faces unprecedented disruptions, South Africa stands at a crossroads. With an energy sector in decline, will the nation rise to rebuild ...

Pakistan’s silence raises questions over Pakistan-Saudi Arabia pact

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United States and Israel targeted Iranian military and political infrastructure. Tehran responded with retaliatory strikes targeting Gulf states, including Saudi ...

South Africa marks Human Rights Day and World Water Day with poignant reflections

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As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day and World Water Day, communities and leaders reflect on the intertwined issues of dignity and access to water, reminding ...

The Middle East conflict is an insult to civilisation

Dr Peter C. Baker|Published

With wars in the Horn of Africa, DRC / Rwanda, Russia / Ukraine and the United States / Israel vs just about everyone else in the Middle East; the world is at war. ...

Time to pivot the conversation: Blacks are their own economic liberators

Thabile Mange|Updated

The writer urges South Africa's black citizens to shift their focus from blaming external forces to empowering themselves economically.

The Annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival: A Powerful Force for Unity and Reconciliation

Masibongwe Sihlahla|Published

Discover how the Cape Town International Jazz Festival transcends mere entertainment, serving as a vital instrument for healing and unity in a divided society.

Presidential SONA speech failed to inspire hope for South Africans

Rev Maudu Morudu|Published

The writer's poignant critiques of President Ramaphosa's SONA shine a light on the frustrations facing many South Africans, as hopes for change clash with the grim ...

South Africa's crisis of illegal immigration and crime spirals out of control

Morgan Phaahla|Published

As South Africa grapples with an alarming rise in crime linked to illegal immigration, communities are calling for urgent action from leadership to restore safety ...

Helen Zille’s stance on SA-Iran ties raises false alarm

Iqbal Jassat|Published

" South Africa has placed its moral capital on the line by hauling Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In a world often numbed to Palestinian ...

When Leaders Fall, Ideas Rise: Iran’s Supreme Leadership Endures

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On 28 February 2026, military strikes attributed to the United States and Israel targeted the office of Ayatollah Khamenei in central Tehran. According to Iranian ...

Johannesburg's political instability: a concern beyond mayoral change

Nyaniso Qwesha|Updated

Johannesburg is at a critical juncture as the ANC prepares for yet another shake-up in its leadership, raising significant questions about the city's governance ...

The Post Office's collapse would sever crucial connections for millions

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

South Africa's Post Office is struggling to survive amidst financial turmoil. As communities rely on this vital service for connection to the economy, what does ...

Protecting Pensions Must Also Mean Protecting Economic Justice

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Every responsible citizen agrees that pension savings must be safeguarded. However, an important question is often avoided: where those pension funds have historically ...

Corporate governance or intimidation? PIC escalates legal clash with whistleblower

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A new legal application by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has intensified the high-profile dispute with businessman and Levoca 805 (RF) Proprietary Limited ...

Repositioning Internationalisation in Higher Education in a shifting global order

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The Covid-19 pandemic, disruptive technologies, and current developments in changing global geopolitics, specifically the US travel ban on 21 countries and counting, ...

NEHAWU Shop steward writes Open Letter to Professor LenkaBula

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

A shop steward from the National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) has written an open letter reflecting on the leadership of Professor Puleng ...

Is it time for the ANC to sever ties with the SACP?

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The recent meeting between the SACP and EFF has reignited debates about the future of the ANC's alliance with the SACP. Is it time for the ANC to reconsider its ...