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 ...

Why Trade Skills and Accreditation will define South Africa’s future

Kayla-Ann Osborn|Published

As South Africa grapples with a turbulent educational landscape, the significant need for accredited trade skills emerges as a crucial element for rebuilding the ...

As AI transforms the workforce, how will we forge meaning beyond jobs?

Bloomberg|Published

As automation threatens job security, how do we adapt to a future where work may no longer be our defining feature? This article explores the profound implications ...

Cuba has survived years of US embargoes. Will Trump break it now?

The Conversation|Published

Cuba is quickly running out of oil, creating a dire political and economic crisis for the island’s 11 million residents.

Infrastructure overhaul essential for the future of early childhood development in South Africa

Warren Povey|Published

As South Africa's future hinges on the wellbeing of its children, learn about the urgent call to improve early childhood development facilities and the vital role ...

WhatsApp groups digitise anxiety

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The rise of the " couch patrol" and the " keyboard warrior" represents a significant shift in community policing. As UKZN criminologist Dr. Nirmala Gopal rightly ...

Green Shoots: In memory of Jesse Jackson and Muhsin Hendriks

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

A reflection on the lives and legacies of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and South African imam Muhsin Hendriks, whose faith-inspired activism challenged injustice ...

How the Tongaat Hulett crisis could devastate South Africa's rural sugar economy

Higgins Mdluli|Published

Is the Tongaat Hulett crisis the tipping point for South Africa's sugar industry? The financial distress of this cornerstone miller threatens to disrupt the livelihoods ...

The PFMA's role in stifling South Africa's development outcomes

Lindelwa Nonjaduka|Published

As South Africa braces for its pivotal 2026 SONA, deeper questions emerge surrounding the nation’s financial management framework — how will the PFMA adapt to ensure ...

Far-right foreign leaders sick of Trump’s meddling

The Washington Post|Published

As Trump continues to reshape the relationship between the U. S. and foreign leaders, his blend of self-interest and partisan strategy raises pivotal questions about ...

Ubuntu as Moral Compass in the Face of Violence

Thabiso Bob Mbuyisa|Published

In a nation grappling with pervasive gender-based violence, a reimagined Ubuntu emerges as a beacon of hope, steering communities toward collective responsibility ...

The high cost of heritage

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

For many, the term, given to the province by Vasco da Gama in 1497, remains a vestige of colonial rule, a linguistic reminder of a time when indigenous identity ...

Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?

The Conversation|Published

There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven door to grab the threadbare, slightly greying one shoved ...

South Africa’s automotive industry at a crossroads as major car plant faces closure

Maureen Phiri|Published

South Africa's automotive industry is at a pivotal moment, threatened by possible plant closures and job losses. Discover how the shift to electric vehicles could ...

National minimum wage hike - lifeline for workers or risk to jobs?

Donne Nieman|Published

As South Africa gears up for the new minimum wage, experts warn that while the increase offers some relief to workers, it comes with complex implications for job ...

Unmasking the legacy of state capture: the haunting truth within the Madlanga Commission

Itumeleng Mothoagae|Published

In the chilling aftermath of ongoing revelations from the Madlanga Commission, South Africa faces a critical juncture: can the nation truly confront its past and ...

How the State of the Nation Address can revolutionise innovation and growth in South Africa

Khulekani Dlamini|Published

As South Africa stands poised for a pivotal SONA, a call for a strategic focus on innovation and inclusivity emerges, presenting the opportunity for a transformative ...