Renewal without accountability: ANC’s paradox of self-correction

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

ANC's new buzzword is 'renewal'. But where is the accountability.

African leaders must know when to go

Staff Reporter|Published

This political trajectory is a common happening in African politics — either dying in office or being forcibly removed when one has overstayed their welcome.

Black people aren't benefiting from BEE

Thabile Mange|Published

When you look at the people who are defending BEE, it is the beneficiaries of this policy: The black fat cats.

It's time for African youth to rise and lead

Kenneth Kgwadi|Published

Paul Biya, 92, decided to run for president in Cameroon's recent elections, demonstrating that Africa is regressing in its efforts to elect young leaders to lead ...

The Madlanga Inquiry reveals the infiltration of our criminal justice system

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The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's most important witnesses startlingly confirmed the frequently made claim that the system is in the hands of the criminal underworld. ...

Real Strength Speaks: SADAG Encourages Men to Talk

Staff Reporter|Published

SADAG encourages men to take small but powerful steps to look after their mental wellbeing by speaking their truth, staying connected, and seeking help early.

Nurturing Care: A Parent’s Power to Prevent Bullying

Mari Payne|Published

Collectively, the findings indicate that while punitive parenting raises the likelihood of bullying and victimization, positive, nurturing parenting is linked to ...

Dr Iqbal Survé Honoured at IPSA for Business and Philanthropy — and for Inspiring a Generation to Lead Ethically in the AI ...

Staff Reporter|Published

Through Dr Survé Philanthropies and several educational foundations, he has empowered thousands of young South Africans to study, innovate, and lead

It is a man’s world; Let us do more to advance women's all-round development

Gideon Chitanga|Published

President Xi mobilised the global community to strive for the development of social conditions that enable women to fulfill their aspirations.

Premier Lesufi must account for illegitimate deployment of Amapanyaza

Solly Msimanga|Published

The Public Protector has concluded that the establishment and deployment of the Amapanyaza were irregular and unconstitutional: the provincial government lacked ...

SA is open for business – FATF delisting a timely confidence boost for housing market

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Now that its reputation has been restored, South Africa will be seen as a more appealing and low-risk place to invest.

Educators have a role in challenging gender norms

Michelle Williams|Published

We are faced with an unsettling reality despite the advancements of the last three decades, including more open communication, modern learning environments, and ...

Police 'errors' are costing the State

Staff Reporter|Published

Unfortunately, until " typos" in police reports are rectified and specific police officers receive adequate training, crime will remain unsolved, and State funds ...

Creating an inclusive South Africa: the call for disability awareness in October

Sihle Siphosethu|Published

ACTIVATE! Change Drivers has decided to start this discussion early with its A! Diversity campaign, even though South Africa officially observes National Disability ...

When Bureaucracy Becomes Complicity: The Disgraceful Attempt to Serve Francesca Albanese

Gillian Schutte|Published

The recent scandal involving South Africa' s Department of Justice, which authorised the service of court papers on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese without ...

Why 'ready for school' is no longer enough - and what's replacing it

Paula Algar|Published

Recent South African and international research confirms what many educators have long suspected: the foundations of a child’s lifelong success are not laid in primary ...

Ten years after Fees Must Fall: what has really changed?

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The Fees Must Fall movement achieved some notable wins. But 10 years later, cracks in South Africa’s higher education system are still pervasive.

Obstacles that matric students face

Staff Reporter|Published

Poverty remains another challenge. Since many students come from low-income families, they may experience stress, hunger, and a lack of resources, all of which can ...

Why calling Sudan’s war a conflict between 'two equal parties' is a moral and factual distortion

Ambassador Mohamed Osman Akasha|Published

One must look beyond catchphrases and consider reason, data, and the experiences of millions of Sudanese citizens in order to comprehend the conflict in their country. ...