South Africa’s 7% majority and ungodly democracy
Explore the complex socio-economic landscape of South Africa, where a 7% White minority wields significant cultural and economic influence over a predominantly Black ...
Community rallies for independent veterinary assessment of Opal the orangutan
After 45 years in captivity, the North Coast community is advocating for an independent veterinary assessment of Opal, a Borneo orangutan, to determine her eligibility ...
Sleepy President Cyril Ramphosa's indecisive leadership a cause for concern
We have high-ranking officials accused of being in cahoots with the criminal underworld, but the president is sleeping on the job – both literally and figuratively. ...
Reimagining the Department of Arts and Culture's role in government
This article argues for the revitalisation of the Department of Arts and Culture, highlighting its critical role in shaping national identity and addressing cultural ...
Exploring the Indian travel market
Discover how South Africa is tailoring its tourism strategy to attract Indian travellers, focusing on their unique preferences and travel behaviours.
Thirty-year-old embryo becomes a baby
The embryo was created and stored in 1994, back when Bill Clinton was US president and the internet, email and mobile phones were still in their infancy. Now, decades ...
Navigating Turbulent Times: Time for SADC Leaders to Step Up To The Plate
The handling of the post-election violence in Mozambique made a mockery of the SADC Principles and Guidelines for Democratic Elections, whose standards the Mozambican ...
Dying for press freedom in Gaza
The killing of journalists in Gaza is because they are witnesses to the genocide and the killing of helpless women, children and babies in the war against Palestinians ...
Government must safeguard local sugar industry from cheap imports
SA Canegrowers urges Minister Parks Tau to safeguard the local sugar industry from the US 30% tarrifs and cheaps imports
The Killing of Journalists in Gaza: Israel’s War on the Soul of Humanity
The blood of Gaza’s journalists is blood on the face of journalists everywhere. Targeting journalists is not just about silencing the present; it is about rewriting ...
Orlando Pirates' coach Abdeslam Ouaddou fails to impress in MTN8 semi-final
After a disappointing start to the season, Orlando Pirates' coach Abdeslam Ouaddou faced immense pressure to secure a win against Mamelodi Sundowns. However, a lacklustre ...
Joblessness crisis strips adults of their dignity
Despite the South African economy failing to grow and with one the highest unemployment rate n the world, the ANC government is still sticking to its neoliberal ...
Striking a Balance Between Upholding Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Instead of labelling concerns about undocumented migrants as ‘xenophobia’ or ‘Afrophobia’, it is important to approach this issue objectively, says the writer.
Unseen medical costs are derailing women’s wellness goals
An important part of a holistic wellness strategy, however, is your financial wellbeing, and even the best strategy can be derailed by unexpected healthcare costs, ...
SA Falls Prey to US Playbook on Human Rights, Regime Change
The United States is becoming more open in its regime change tactics, confident that the same methods used in Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe ...
Family still in the dark after funeral halted for post-mortem
A KwaZulu-Natal family is still awaiting answers regarding their loved one's death.