Time for municipalities to reclaim their role in enforcing the law

Funzi Ngobeni|Published

The conversation around undocumented immigration and law enforcement continues to evolve. With elections on the horizon, how will political leaders respond to calls ...

The forgotten humanitarian crisis in Sudan: violence, displacement, and the plight of women

Kenneth Kgwadi|Published

In the shadows of global crises, Sudan endures a catastrophic humanitarian disaster. Women and families bear the brunt of conflict, sexual violence, and food insecurity, ...

Violence reaches alarming levels in South Africa as gun murders rise

The Star Reporter|Published

South Africans are left to ponder the safety of their communities. Will the surge in violence prompt a shift towards reform, or are the people destined to live in ...

Is Freedom Day still worth celebrating for South Africa's majority?

Herman Mashaba|Published

As South Africans mark 32 years since the dawn of democracy, many find themselves questioning the essence of freedom in light of persistent inequality, social decay, ...

South Africa's top cop faces criminal charges: a crisis of trust in policing

Pikolomzi Qaba|Published

As South Africa grapples with leadership crises within its police force, questions regarding safety, accountability, and trust loom large. Can communities rely on ...

Johannesburg gears up for watershed local government elections amid coalition challenges

Thabile Mange|Published

Preliminary local government elections in Johannesburg are not just a contest of candidates; they reflect a shift towards coalition politics. With Helen Zille leading ...

As South Africa's service delivery crumbles, we’re learning to live with failure

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As South Africans grapple with dwindling expectations of municipal services, the erosion of reliability goes unnoticed. Explore how a gradual acceptance of failure ...

African Union embraces China-Pakistan initiative to ease Gulf and Middle East tensions

Gideon Chitanga|Updated

The AU's support for the China-Pakistan initiative underscores the interconnectedness of geopolitical tensions and economic stability, particularly for African nations ...

Are we truly free? Reflecting on 32 years of democracy this Freedom Day

Thabile Mange|Published

In a nation still grappling with the legacies of its past, Freedom Day compels us to question: what does freedom truly mean?

Eskom faces potential losses of millions as corruption report remains under wraps

Barry Bateman|Published

South Africa’s state-owned power utility, finds itself in a precarious financial situation, possibly losing hundreds of millions of rand every month.

Political freedom without accountability: Lesufi’s government fails to protect Gauteng residents from corrupt officials

Ruhan Robinson|Published

Corruption steals directly from funds set aside to improve residents' lives. In Tembisa, the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) found that spending on medical supplies ...

How Gulf capital is transforming South Africa's economic landscape

Valentino Chigwedere|Published

The synopsis effectively summarises the article's main points, highlighting the historical context of South Africa's economic partnerships and the emerging influence ...

Why the SAPS leadership crisis demands decisive action

The Star Reporter|Published

For the greater good of South Africa, perhaps it is time to consider that Fannie Masemola must indeed go, at least for now, as legal processes play out. The image ...

South Africa launches promising HIV vaccine trial, BRILLIANT 011

Prof Theresa Rossouw|Published

Amid ongoing efforts to combat HIV, South Africa initiates the BRILLIANT 011 trial, staking a claim in the search for an effective vaccine. Despite the challenges ...

When a conflict of interest becomes commonplace, governance falters

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As ethics in governance becomes reduced to mere definitions, a recent inquiry challenges whether officials can truly recognise and address conflicts of interest, ...

Julius Malema's sentencing: A social worker's perspective on the implications

Dr Riedewhaan Allie|Published

Julius Malema's recent sentencing for discharging a firearm has sparked national debate. Explore the contrasting perspectives from legal advocates, social workers, ...

The collapse of sequence: Why South Africa's governance is in jeopardy

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

The Madlanga Commission exposes a troubling truth behind South Africa's governance: It is not just corruption that plagues the system but a fundamental collapse ...

South Africa's governance crisis: the challenge of consistent enforcement

Nyaniso Qwesha|Updated

As South Africa grapples with the possibility of Julius Malema's imprisonment, a deeper question emerges: Is the nation's core issue one of justice or governance? ...

Power outages plague east Joburg residents every two days as infrastructure crumbles

Dr Jack Bloom|Published

The incessant power outages in east Johannesburg are not just statistics; they are lives impacted, businesses disrupted, and homes burdened. How long will residents ...