Ubuntu and South Africa's future: A national identity at risk

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ubuntu, the cornerstone of South Africa's identity, faces unprecedented challenges in a world marked by inequality and individualism. Can this powerful philosophy ...

Ruling on lifesaving cancer treatment welcomed

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SECTION27 and Cancer Alliance continue to analyse the judgment and will provide a fuller analysis.

Choosing a new ambassador to the US

Cometh Dube Makholwa|Published

Right now, we should be pre-occupied with one thing only, choosing an embassador who will dispel all the lies that have brought us where we are, and someone who ...

Will the deployment of ANC national leaders to metros escalate service delivery?

Thabile Mange|Published

According to media reports, the ANC intends to deploy top national members to fix metros. The leading party in the GNU has suddenly realised that there is a lack ...

Early warning signs key to saving jobs, lives and infrastructure

Oupa Segalwe|Published

South Africa is a country prone to hazardous weather events. These include heavy rainfall, which tends to spawn floods and mudslides; severe thunderstorms, which ...

City of Johannesburg committed to efficiency and getting value for money

Tebogo Moraka|Published

The City of Johannesburg has heeded the call to build a capable state.

No improvement without foreign investment and policy reform

Anton Alberts|Published

Gauteng's economic future is inextricably intertwined with the national government's policy position.

Why the US should remove the Sandton consulate

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Leila Khaled first hijacked a Boeing 707 in 1969 and attempted to hijack another plane in 1970 with disastrous consequences for her and her co-hijacker.

Mampeule’s vision for affordable housing and job creation

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A study by the World Bank on affordable housing in Africa highlights the importance of locally sourced building materials in reducing carbon footprints while fostering ...

Transforming job applications: the impact of digitising the Z83 form on young South Africans

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Amid soaring youth unemployment, the South African government’s initiative to digitise the Z83 form represents a crucial step towards a more inclusive job market, ...

A persistent problem of neglect or a systemic failure?

Pikolomzi Qaba|Published

If City Power cannot ensure the reliability of its services in central areas, it’s hard to imagine how the broader city can ever meet the demands of its residents, ...

The Puppeteer and His Pawns

Anda Mbikwana|Published

Musk’s ambitions are not confined to the U. S. Born in Pretoria, he has weaponised his South African roots to fuel destabilisation.

​No end in sight for taxi killings

Pule Makgale|Published

Further complicating matters, taxi bosses have exhibited an alarming degree of power, reportedly disrupting government-owned transport services like Rea Vaya.

Citizen Power is taking off

Douglas Gibson|Published

From President Ramaphosa to ordinary citizens, there is an increasing impatience with poor service delivery, filthy streets, parks, open spaces, traffic lights that ...

Funding shortfall threaten GBV response

National Shelter Movement of South Africa|Published

Despite the government’s stated commitment to improving efficiency and accountability in public spending, the budget speech failed to make any explicit allocations ...

DA Gauteng demands realistic solutions to repair potholes, not empty promises

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Shift from reactive to preventative maintenance with regular road assessments and scheduled resurfacing before road failure occurs.

South African lawmakers welcome SADC decision to withdraw troops from DR Congo

Kelvin Jakachira|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa this week said, “The decision to finally withdraw from the eastern DRC by the three troop-contributing countries is also based on the fact ...

If this is your land, where are your stories?

Zamayirha Peter|Published

The good news is that the world needs more people who will allow themselves to positively and meaningfully shape this world; because of where they come from, we ...

Yes! We can end TB: commit, invest and deliver

Yogan Pillay and Foster Mohale|Published

Even without donor support, South Africa has the means to eliminate TB.