The Epstein-Israel link nobody wants you to take seriously

Rachel Marsden|Published

While trafficking young girls, he was also part of an effort to export military-grade systems to governments around the world

The G20 Dilemma: South Africa, Trump, and the Future of Multilateralism

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 Summit is no longer about upstaging Donald Trump. It is about the future of the G20, the role of host nations, and the ...

The colonial legacy of George: uncovering the history of enslaved Africans

Ras Hein Scheepers|Published

Explore the rich yet painful history of George, a district shaped by colonial exploitation and the lives of enslaved Africans. Discover how the inaugural Emancipation ...

Lipstick, laughter and a R65-billion budget: Imogen Mashazi is everything that is wrong with public service in South Africa ...

Lee Rondganger|Published

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s appearance at the Madlanga Commission exposed the deeper failures of South Africa’s public service. Her distracted ...

South Africa needs year-round alcohol testing to ensure safer roads

Rhys Evans|Published

South Africa’s festive season measures are a stopgap in the fight against drunk driving. Discover how a community-driven approach to year-round alcohol testing can ...

National crisis in crime stats

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The release of crime statistics paints a familiar and devastating picture: a nation besieged by violence. While marginal declines are noted in some areas, the sheer ...

Green Shoots: A world in tantrum mode proves dialogue outlasts dogma

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

A reflection on global politics, donor influence and ethical engagement, highlighting the need for inclusive dialogue, critical thinking, and justice in addressing ...

Despite the US boycott, the G20 was a triumph for SA

Hugh Hacking|Published

The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, which included a final declaration, transcended the anticipated geopolitical storms. Despite the highly publicised boycott ...

Johannesburg G20 summit highlights rift between South Africa and US

Frederick Mitchell|Published

As the world watches, South Africa grapples with its relationship with the US post-G20 summit, balancing aspirations for global trade against rising geopolitical ...

Dimming the sun is a terrifying new industry

Bloomberg|Published

In a recent poll of climate researchers, two-thirds said they thought there’d be an attempt to deploy large-scale solar radiation modification (SRM) by 2100.

Watch VideoChinese astronauts make emergency return as space logistics grow increasingly complex

Washington Post|Published

As the complexities of space travel increase, a recent incident involving Chinese astronauts stranded for an unexpected period sheds light on the growing challenges ...

Harnessing AI for a transformative South African education system

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa grapples with the dual promise and challenges of AI in education, experts highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions, local collaboration, ...

Strained alliances: Halifax Forum reveals the fractures in global democracy

Washington Post|Published

In an era of uncertainty, the Halifax International Security Forum shines a light on the fractures within democratic alliances, revealing deep-rooted disillusionments ...

The world is facing five fearsome new giants

Bloomberg|Published

The new age has brought about giants of a different kind — loneliness, addiction, distraction, lies, and complexity. As society grapples with these subtle adversaries, ...

Taj Mahal’s luster is deliberately tarnished to fit a religious narrative

The Washington Post|Published

In recent years the Taj has also become a contested site, targeted by those determined to recast India’s pluralist history. The symbol of love is now a flash point ...

GBVF fight depends on men

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The official classification of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster marks a watershed moment in South Africa’s painful struggle against ...

Green Shoots: Kumbaya will not win freedom

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

Kumbaya moments - meetings, hugs, and symbolic gestures of understanding - can feel comforting, but they often mask the real power imbalances that fuel conflict. ...

India–South Africa: An alliance reshaping global power at G20

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

At the G20 Summit, India and South Africa's alliance emerges as a powerful force, challenging the status quo and demanding a voice for the Global South in a world ...

Can an all-female party redraw South Africa’s political map?

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Amid rising frustration over gender-based violence and systemic inequality, activists propose a female-led political party in South Africa, aiming to reshape the ...