Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever

The Conversation|Published

Global internet monitor Netblocks estimates internet shutdowns cost the Iranian economy more than $37 million a day.

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 ...

Diplomatic surrender: How South Africa's acceptance of Bozell betrays its principles

Shabodien Roomanay|Published

The mental slavery of the belief that the USA is a 'superpower' need to be discarded. It is a projection of Hollywood that portrays and sustains this gigantic myth ...

How South Africa can secure safer water through faster testing and community engagement

Robert Erasmus|Published

Access to clean water is vital for public health, yet many in South Africa remain unaware of the hidden dangers lurking in their taps. Discover how innovative in-house ...

Naive plea for road safety

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

Central to this carnage is the country’s pathological relationship with alcohol. The recent arrest of 7 000 drunk drivers, which was double the previous year’s figure, ...

Denmark alarmed as US eyes Greenland for acquisition

Marc Champion and Bloomberg|Published

Denmark was worried about US intentions toward Greenland even before Donald Trump sent his troops and bombers into Venezuela over the weekend, but now the Danes ...

The Greenland alarm is sounding. Europe needs to hear it.

Bloomberg|Published

There is very little Denmark or Europe can do should the US invade Greenland while they still rely on the old US based world order.

South Africa takes significant step towards workplace equality with new parental leave ruling

Jacques Maritz|Published

In a historic move towards workplace equality, South Africa's new parental leave ruling heralds a transformative shift for families and industries, empowering fathers ...

The unjust military attack on Venezuela: A violation of sovereignty

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

On January 3, 2026, the US launched a military attack on Venezuela, leading to the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro. Dr. Reneva Fourie explores the implications ...

Let's fix the issues that tarnish tourism

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

As Durban braces for a bustling festive season, marked by strong bookings and a surge in tourism, the city faces an unsettling challenge: beach closures due to pollution. ...

Goodwill to all humankind – and not just at Christmas

Dr Raymond Perrier|Published

But caught up in our own indulgences, or distracted by the shiny baubles of the malls, we might struggle to succeed in helping the less fortunate even over Christmas. ...

The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Zimbabwe

The Conversation|Published

Amid the festive return lies a quieter and more solemn south-north movement – that of Zimbabwean migrants who have passed away and are taking their final journey ...

AI persuasion tactics could distort democracy and fuel misinformation

Parmy Olson|Published

As AI chatbots grow more persuasive, a new threat emerges: misinformation. Recent research reveals how these advanced tools could distort democratic processes while ...

Everyday resilience in South Africa: The untold stories behind the statistics

Armand Bam|Published

South Africa's 2025 paints a stark picture of crime and youth unemployment. Yet amidst the despair, a powerful narrative of resilience emerges from everyday heroes, ...

State of the nation: social cohesion remains elusive in a divided country

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

South Africa stands at a decisive crossroads. The choice before us is not a technical one; it is a moral one. Will we rebuild this nation through shared responsibility ...

The Grinch Who Stole New Year's

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

As the clock ticks down to January 1, a corporate standoff between MultiChoice and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is threatening to deliver the ultimate Grinch-like ...

Green Shoots: Let's rise by our own hands

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

Amid South Africa’s persistent inequalities, it’s easy to feel powerless - but history shows black communities have always carved out agency, resilience, and progress ...

Hustle, muscle and grift: how the manosphere has grown into a money-making machine

The Conversation|Published

The manosphere is big business today. Once a niche network lurking on the margins of the internet, this diverse community of male supremacist cultures has grown ...

From violence to sexism, the manosphere is doing real-world harm

The Conversation|Published

Broadly, the manosphere is centred on anti-feminist, misogynistic and anti-gender equity ideas and beliefs.