In this reflective column, the author explores the complexities of identity in post-apartheid South Africa. Using the recent Bafana Bafana team selection as a springboard, he examines race, culture, gender, faith, and nationality, and shares how embr…
While trafficking young girls, he was also part of an effort to export military-grade systems to governments around the world
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A reflection on global politics, donor influence and ethical engagement, highlighting the need for inclusive dialogue, critical thinking, and justice in addressing ...
The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, which included a final declaration, transcended the anticipated geopolitical storms. Despite the highly publicised boycott ...
As the world watches, South Africa grapples with its relationship with the US post-G20 summit, balancing aspirations for global trade against rising geopolitical ...
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.
As the complexities of space travel increase, a recent incident involving Chinese astronauts stranded for an unexpected period sheds light on the growing challenges ...
As South Africa grapples with the dual promise and challenges of AI in education, experts highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions, local collaboration, ...
In an era of uncertainty, the Halifax International Security Forum shines a light on the fractures within democratic alliances, revealing deep-rooted disillusionments ...
The new age has brought about giants of a different kind — loneliness, addiction, distraction, lies, and complexity. As society grapples with these subtle adversaries, ...
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 ...
Kumbaya moments - meetings, hugs, and symbolic gestures of understanding - can feel comforting, but they often mask the real power imbalances that fuel conflict. ...
Amid rising frustration over gender-based violence and systemic inequality, activists propose a female-led political party in South Africa, aiming to reshape the ...