The crisis beyond the court: understanding the political tension of Phala Phala

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

The Phala Phala matter presents more than just legal questions; it reveals a deep-seated crisis in how South Africans interpret democracy and governance.

Helen Zille is exposing what Joburgers are experiencing daily

Manny de Freitas|Published

A recent radio campaign calling for water conservation in Johannesburg highlights a shocking irony: the very entities urging residents to save water are responsible ...

Pakistan’s Courts Validate Child Marriages Despite Legal Protections

Published

Pakistan’s legal system continues to send conflicting messages on child marriage, exposing deep tensions between statutory protections, religious interpretations, ...

Unconventional campaign antics ahead of local elections in South Africa

The Star Reporter|Updated

With local government elections on the horizon, a wave of creative and unconventional campaigning is is starting to sweep across the nation.

Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC's appointment to the JSC: A beacon of hope for South Africa's pursuit of excellence

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As South Africa grapples with a transformative judicial landscape, Adv. Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC's appointment reignites hope for accountability and excellence within ...

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 ...