The R940bn NHI figure that wasn’t: What the Genesis report actually says

Dr Sanele Ngcobo|Published

The widely cited R940bn “cost of NHI” figure is often presented as a definitive annual price tag, but Dr Sanele Ngcobo argues the Genesis Analytics report did not ...

The secret ingredient in every creative workplace

Paul Keursten|Published

Most organisations focus on teams and talent, but innovation often hinges on the spaces where ideas are formed. Paul Keursten explains how layout, lighting, and ...

Love is here, libido isn’t: What’s really happening under the covers

Sharon Gordon|Published

There’s a quiet crisis many women face in midlife: love remains, but desire and intimacy can falter. Hormonal changes, fatigue, and life’s demands make sex and even ...

Poetic Licence: Visible only when we bleed

Rabbie Serumula|Published

The writer says, in a country where grief and outrage flash across timelines, government reacts only while attention lasts. Vanderbijlpark learners, unemployed youth, ...

Green Shoots: Public accountability or political theatre?

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

The writer says that Robert McBride’s testimony to Parliament’s ad hoc committee should have been a moment of serious oversight. Instead, party politics and point-scoring ...

BATSA’s plant closure shows what happens when criminals corner the market

Dr Shamal Ramesar|Published

BATSA is shutting its only South African cigarette plant, blaming the rise of illicit trade for undermining legal production.

Getting into university is only the first hurdle for students from rural South Africa. Here’s what comes next

The Conversation|Published

A substantial proportion of these new students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is often the only ...

South Africa's sin tax: A catalyst for illicit alcohol woes

Rhys Evans|Published

In a nation battling escalating alcohol consumption, well-intentioned government taxes are leading to a rise in dangerous underground markets. Discover how South ...

Greenland on the Chessboard of United States Imperialism

Lotte Rørtoft-Madsen|Published

Explore the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Greenland as it grapples with U. S. ambitions and Danish control, highlighting the island's struggle for self-determination ...

An 88% pass rate is real progress - But who falls out before matric?

Graeme Wilkinson|Published

Each year, more than a million children enter Grade 1 - yet only half will pass matric, and far fewer will graduate post-school. This article examines the narrowing ...

Poetic Licence: Cartels, breathalysers and broken authority

Rabbie Serumula|Published

The writer asks when the police serve cartels, politics fracture quietly and taxi operators play regulator, South Africa faces a dangerous question: have we grown ...

The hidden crisis behind South Africa’s most educated youth: The continental advantage we're wasting

Dr Memuna Williams|Published

With over 900 000 young South Africans passing matric, the country faces a stark paradox: highly educated youth with limited opportunities. Dr Memuna Williams explores ...

Green Shoots: A toast to connection, not excess

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

Amid the sun, sand and celebrations, the true spirit of the season is found in connection, care and mindful choices that keep us grounded.

Use the 5-Hour Rule to your advantage in 2026

Michael Gullan|Published

From reading and reflection to skill practice, the 5-Hour Rule proves that deliberate learning, not overtime or multitasking, drives professional excellence.

The Hangout: How South Africa’s brave volunteers are breaking the silence on infertility

Kerry-anne Allerston|Published

After seven years of dedicated advocacy, IFAASA helped secure Assisted Reproductive Technology coverage and continues to empower families and healthcare professionals ...

Seven tiny relationship shifts that matter more than grand gestures

Sharon Gordon|Published

What if strengthening your relationship didn’t require therapy, money, or time? These seven one-minute habits show how small, consistent actions can rebuild connection ...

Why small PR budgets can crush big competitors

Mkhuseli Vangile|Published

A small marketing budget isn’t a limitation - it’s a catalyst. The writer says a focused strategy, creativity, and agility can deliver results that outshine big-spend ...

Why the NHI won’t die in court: Lessons from South Africa and abroad

Dr Olive Shisana and Dr Adiel Chikobvu|Published

The writers say critics misunderstand litigation. NHI legal challenges aren’t a sign of failure, but part of a process that clarifies, improves and sustains universal ...

Military force will backfire for Washington

The Conversation|Published

These protests are civic and rooted in social grievances. US military strikes would allow the Iranian state to recast a diverse domestic movement as a foreign-backed ...