The rot runs deep in the SAPS: A crisis of leadership and ethics

Jacob Tseko Mofokeng|Published

As the crisis deepens within the SAPS, the public's cry for reform intensifies. Will South Africa find the resolve to confront its systemic rot, or will it continue ...

NSFAS crisis reveals systemic failures in South Africa's leadership

Linda du Plessis|Published

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme reflects a broader leadership crisis in South Africa, revealing how good intentions can falter without robust governance. ...

South Africa's tourism sector revitalised as Indaba 2026 arrives

Alan Campbell|Published

As Africa's Travel Indaba unfolds in 2026, South Africa's tourism landscape reveals promising statistics and an evolving narrative. Join us as we explore how the ...

Municipalities must shift focus from condolences to service delivery

Prof Edith Phaswana|Published

There is something deeply unsettling about the state of our municipalities. Increasingly, their public presence is defined not by roads repaired, water restored, ...

The only path left: Resign

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

By declaring Parliament’s 2022 rejection of the Section 89 panel report unlawful and irrational, the apex court has dismantled the political shield that previously ...

As banks digitise, are they sacrificing human connection?

Bradley Elliott|Published

In a world where technology is evolving at breakneck speed, the need for human empathy in banking remains unchanged. Discover how financial institutions must adapt ...

The fragile veneer of justice in South Africa

Jacob Tseko Mofokeng|Published

In a nation burdened by violence, the truth within our justice system is both a cry for help and an urgent call to action. This exploration into the depths of the ...

Workers' Day a sombre occasion

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

yesterday, the annual occasion increasingly feels more like a sombre mourning of more jobs lost. With the official unemployment rate stubbornly high at 31.4%, the ...

Green Shoots: We’re spiralling into lawlessness

Ashely Green-Thompson|Published

We’re spiralling into lawlessness

Chernobyl at 40: Secret Stasi files reveal extent of Soviet misinformation over nuclear disaster

The Conversation|Published

Looking at formerly top secret communication between the KGB and Stasi, it is clear that despite publicly insisting everything was under control, both intelligence ...

Designing the turf for the biggest World Cup ever – how to create the same experience across 3 countries

The Conversation|Published

The scale of this job was unprecedented: three distinct climatic zones, almost 5000 km between the farthest stadiums, and venues ranging from stadiums open to the ...

When work gives life rather than takes it

Professor Marieta du Plessis|Published

We march, we commemorate, we make speeches about rights hard-won. And then, on May 2, we return to workplaces that quietly drain the life out of them

South Africa’s convergence of crises: a society on edge

Prof Joseph Sekhampu|Published

As South Africa navigates a convergence of crises, citizens face increasing anxiety and frustration. A detailed exploration reveals the far-reaching impacts on everyday ...

Trump's ballroom plans signal a shift in presidential access and governance

Washington Post|Published

As President Trump pushes his grand vision for the White House ballroom, concerns over access, governance, and ethical integrity are brought to the forefront of ...

Redefining the narrative of South Africa's workforce amidst rising challenges

Siyasanga Kashe|Published

In a country burdened by dire unemployment rates, the true narrative of South Africa's workers reveals a profound complexity. Their daily struggles go far beyond ...

How to read - and understand - a scientific study

Washington Post|Published

Discover the nuances of recent studies connecting caffeine consumption and dementia risk, and learn how to decode scientific research like a pro!

A photo of a lion tells one story. Outside of the frame, there’s another.

The Washington Post|Published

The model of “fortress conservation” - protecting what’s inside a park while ignoring what happens outside - was born in the colonial era. The system was flawed ...

Urgent need for a cyber overhaul

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The recent wave of data breaches across South Africa does not constitute a series of isolated technical glitches, but rather a full-blown national security crisis. ...

South Africa misses pivotal climate conference in Colombia on fossil fuel transition

James Reeler|Published

As South Africa stands at a critical juncture, the absence from an influential climate conference raises urgent questions about its commitment to a sustainable energy ...