The Hangout: Reflections, resolutions and a little more peace for 2026

Kerry-anne Allerston|Published

As 2025 draws to a close, South Africans reflect on a year of challenges, growth, and fleeting moments. In this festive roundup, artists, comedians, and creatives ...

Green Shoots: Let's rise by our own hands

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

Amid South Africa’s persistent inequalities, it’s easy to feel powerless - but history shows black communities have always carved out agency, resilience, and progress ...

The art of staying put: Making the most of a December staycation

Sharon Gordon|Published

Not jetting off this December? A staycation can be just as relaxing, fun, and restorative as a holiday abroad. With a little imagination, themed days, mini-adventures, ...

Free SA challenges BELA regulations, demands reforms for community engagement

Opinion|Published

Free SA formally opposes the Department of Basic Education's BELA Regulations, highlighting serious constitutional concerns and advocating for reforms that prioritise ...

Privacy vs defamation: Insights from the NUMSA v B case

Odwa Abraham and Lamiah Casoo|Published

The writers explore the critical legal distinctions between privacy and defamation in South Africa, as illustrated by the recent NUMSA v B case, which reveals the ...

South Africa's water crisis: a lived reality demanding urgent reforms

Anja du Plessis|Published

In a nation where clean water is becoming a distant dream for many, urgent reforms are essential to salvage a struggling system. AGSA's chilling report provides ...

Beyond the stage: Free speech, public venues and the price of division

Letter to the Editor|Published

The peaceful sit-in at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Mothers4Gaza, transcends a mere protest against ...

Gauteng statutory rape pandemic: Urgent action needed to protect children

Refiole Nt’sekhe|Published

As Gauteng faces an alarming rise in child pregnancies and statutory rape, what actions must be taken to protect our youth?

Happy employees, happy shoppers: The impact of retail worker wellbeing this festive season

Ashwin Rajah|Published

As South Africa's retail sector gears up for the holiday rush, how can organisations ensure their teams thrive under pressure? Discover why prioritising employee ...

Green Shoots: Transcending the limits of narrow, exclusive identities

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

In this reflective column, the author explores the complexities of identity in post-apartheid South Africa. Using the recent Bafana Bafana team selection as a springboard, ...

Jozi's December delights: Your ultimate guide to festive indoor fun

Kerry-anne Allerston|Published

This December, Johannesburg comes alive with a vibrant array of indoor activities! From enchanting ballets to thrilling expos, discover the best events to keep your ...

Why starting over at 35 is a myth and how business education supports career changes

Dr Abner Mthembu|Published

Discover how South Africa’s mid-career professionals are redefining career transitions, leveraging business education to transform their past experiences into strategic ...

South Africa's urgent call for decisive action on tobacco control after COP11

Jeanette Hunter and Lorato Mahura|Published

As COP11 concludes, South Africa stands at a crossroads in tobacco control, ready to lead the charge against commercial interests that threaten public health.

Addressing South Africa's STEM crisis: The decline in mathematics and physical science engagement

Dr Kgomotso Mtshatsheni|Published

South Africa is on the brink of a critical shortage of future scientists, engineers, and technologists due to a worrying decline in student engagement with core ...

The Epstein-Israel link nobody wants you to take seriously

Rachel Marsden|Published

While trafficking young girls, he was also part of an effort to export military-grade systems to governments around the world

The G20 Dilemma: South Africa, Trump, and the Future of Multilateralism

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 Summit is no longer about upstaging Donald Trump. It is about the future of the G20, the role of host nations, and the ...

Lipstick, laughter and a R65-billion budget: Imogen Mashazi is everything that is wrong with public service in South Africa ...

Lee Rondganger|Published

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s appearance at the Madlanga Commission exposed the deeper failures of South Africa’s public service. Her distracted ...

Johannesburg communities unite for cleaner air through city-wide programme

Getrude Mamabolo|Published

Community-based organisations across all seven Johannesburg regions are mobilising residents to address air pollution through a collaborative programme led by Seriti ...

South Africans deserve the truth: The RAF does deliver, when you know how to use it

Eugene Beck|Published

While the RAF faces scrutiny and operational challenges, specialised partners play a key role in helping accident victims navigate the complex claims process.