Only a certain type of leader wants his face everywhere

The Washington Post|Published

Of all the recurring features of authoritarianism I’ve seen, from Africa to Asia to the Middle East to post-Soviet Europe, none is more bizarre - or revealing - ...

AI is hitting the sweet part of the S-curve

Bloomberg|Published

The price of running a large language model has been dropping at a median rate of 50x per year. And yet OpenAI’s annualized revenue went from $2 billion in 2023 ...

South Africa’s Pelindaba blueprint: the way to end the Middle East nuclear crisis

Hügo Krüger|Updated

As Israel bombs Bushehr and Iran strikes Dimona, Pretoria must step forward – before Iran’s JCPOA compliance and Supreme Leader’s fatwa vanish forever

When news is frightening, don't panic

Frank Chemaly|Published

An “official looking” WhatsApp, quoting impeccable academic sources, swept around the country causing panic buying at petrol stations from Durban to Kuruman, from ...

It's SA Library week – so let’s close the libraries

Illa Thompson|Published

Libraries are amazing spaces – a place where you can be safe without needing to spend any money; where you can browse through novels; borrow reference books; use ...

A reason to celebrate on Human Rights Day? Or must we do more?

Judge Navi Pillay|Published

Human rights were not only violated in big public explosions. They were also violated by the relentless daily injustices of policies that affected where you lived ...

Closing the gap in stem cell donation for blood cancer patients

Palesa Mokomele|Published

With Human Rights Day upon us, South Africa reflects on the promise of life for every citizen. The pressing need for registered stem cell donors reminds us that ...

Human Rights Day: Reflecting on the legacy of Sharpeville and the true essence of dignity

Armand Bam|Published

As South Africa observes Human Rights Day, we reflect on the tragic events of Sharpeville and the deeper implications of human dignity. What does it truly mean to ...

South Africa’s alcohol consumption crisis: a national challenge requiring urgent action

Rhys Evans|Published

Blinded by high consumption rates and a culture permissive of heavy drinking, South Africa faces a critical moment. Will new fiscal measures and social responsibilities ...

Iran war chokepoints cast doubt on global chip supply

Bloomberg|Published

As the war in the Middle East stretches into a third week, the global semiconductor industry is facing mounting threats the conflict will choke off key supplies ...

Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend

Franck Ghomsi - The Conversation|Published

Rising sea levels are one of the signals of climate change. Satellite measurements of the height of the ocean surface reveal warming temperatures, melting ice sheets ...

Water scarcity a moral betrayal

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

In a country where water is a fundamental human right, explicitly guaranteed by our much vaunted Constitution, this visible wastage is more than a technical glitch; ...

Green Shoots: Western complicity in the demise of international law

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

As global tensions rise following the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, questions are growing about the future of international law and the rules-based world order. ...

Reflecting on human rights: Children’s wellbeing in South Africa at a crossroads

Dr. Onyinye Nwaneri|Published

This Human Rights Day, South Africa has the opportunity to reflect on the significant strides made in children’s rights while recognising the urgent need for focused ...

South African healthcare policy: Seeking stability over dramatic reform

Kevin Aron|Published

As South Africa navigates its complex healthcare narrative, the interplay of public and private sectors may hold the key to a sustainable future. Discover how prudent ...

We must build an economy to weather global storms

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The current volatility of global energy markets exposes South Africa’s precarious reliance on imported crude and refined petroleum. As transport costs rise, the ...

Each one of us can shine a light

Dr John Witcombe|Published

Out of the horrors of war, came a movement to unite all people of peace.

Green Shoots: Celebrating men and a masculinity that loves

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

A reflection on rejecting toxic masculinity and celebrating men who choose empathy, care and responsibility.

Connecting South Africa: the urgent need for digital access as essential infrastructure

Lungi Sangqu|Published

In a country faced with stark socio-economic disparities, the narrative surrounding digital access is shifting from necessity to urgency. With the government acknowledging ...