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 ...

Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected

The Washington Post|Published

South Africa has about one-fifth of the global population of people living with HIV and historically has received the largest share of U. S. funding for HIV prevention. ...

Green Shoots: Fighting corruption without losing our freedoms

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

The writer says NDPP Batohi’s refusal to name staff shows that protecting rights is as important as tackling corruption.

Trump’s incoherent foreign policy defies explanation

The Washington Post|Published

One minute he's claiming he's ended seven wars and deserves the Nobel Peace Prize - the next minute he's planning to go to war.

How Tucker Carlson instigated an inevitable war within MAGA

The Washington Post|Published

The inevitable fracturing of President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement is in sight, the instigator of its rupture that most narcissistic and destructive of media personalities: ...

State guns fuel violence

Zoubair Ayoob|Published

The relentless tide of gun violence sweeping across South Africa demands an honest assessment of its sources. Our investigation reveals a deeply unsettling truth: ...

Mamdani’s suits and ties send a clever message

The Washington Post|Published

Mamdani’s suits are distinct from the ones worn by former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Take the shoulders, for instance. Softer and less padded than Cuomo’s, ...