New UJ Think Tank Report: Chinese Firms Must Embrace 'Ubuntu' to Bridge Cultural Divide in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

While China has been South Africa’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, the report reveals that economic dominance has not yet translated into seamless ...

Clamp down on dodgy food factories

Staff Reporter|Published

This incident highlights a critical regulatory gap in the country, in which any Tom, Dick, or Harry can run unregistered food production facilities.

Why skills development isn’t just a numbers game

Jessica Hawkey|Published

And the youth unemployment numbers, the picture is even bleaker, with close to half of the young people in South Africa (4.9 million) without work. While there’s ...

How sports drive academic success: A winning combination

Alex Gitlin|Published

As both an educator and a lifelong sportsman, I’ve seen the transformative effect that structured, competitive sport has on a young person’s development — not just ...

Africa's New Era: Trust and Modernisation Triumph Over Geopolitical Hurdles

Gideon Chitanga|Published

China and South Africa jointly unveiled the Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernization in Africa on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit held in ...

Why naming gender-based violence a national disaster is just the beginning

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

South Africa has declared gender-based violence a national disaster, but will this declaration lead to real change? This article explores the urgent need for enforcement, ...

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 ...