Tripartite Alliance on the Brink as ANC, SACP Tensions Soar
The decision by the SACP to contest next year’s elections alone sounds like death knells for both the ANC and the Tripartite Alliance. Even if the Alliance were ...
Zungu’s Crucible: Can Johannesburg’s new MMC steer the City toward stability?
Amid a crisis of public trust and service delivery in Johannesburg, Councillor Sithembiso Zungu faces a formidable challenge as the new MMC. Can he transform the ...
Gallium: The battle for rare earths
The geopolitical implications of gallium and rare earths are underscored as the US navigates its trade policies and international relations, revealing the complexities ...
Women's Day: 'Silence Is No Longer An Option'
This Women’s Day, truly honouring the women of 1956 lies not in remembrance alone; it demands that we show up, speak up, and stand up, says the writer.
Sekunjalo Group condemns malicious use of Wikipedia to spread falsehoods
Dr Iqbal Survé and Sekunjalo Investment Holdings denounce the misuse of Wikipedia's for spreading falsehoods, threatening legal action if the platform fails to act ...
The arts are not a luxury, they are a lifeline
South African arts are not a luxury — they are a necessity, especially for a people whose histories have been silenced, erased, or distorted, says the writer.
The winds of change are blowing in favour of Palestine
The sudden changes in diplomatic posture and narrative against the hitherto untouchable Israel are a game-changer, says the writer.
'Propaganda masquerading as strategic realism'
No state, regardless of its alliances or ideological pretensions, should enjoy impunity for violating international law or trampling on human rights. Those who commit ...
Anger mounts as Trump's tariffs set to bite
South Africa faces significant economic challenges as the US imposes a 30% tariff on key exports, threatening jobs and industry stability. Experts warn of long-term ...
Russia-Ukrainian Conflict: 'Give me liberty or give me death'
Explore the historical and ideological currents that shape the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict… is this merely a crisis, or the culmination of a long-standing struggle ...
Crypto Revolution: From scepticism to strategic adoption
The South African crypto landscape is evolving, with consumers transitioning from scepticism to strategic adoption, driven by economic pressures and the rise of ...
Epstein and the collapse of the empire
Explore the controversial life of Jeffrey Epstein, whose connections and actions have intertwined with pivotal moments in modern history, ultimately influencing ...
Venus Williams: A global inspiration in an unjust world order
Venus Williams has made history as the second-oldest woman to win a WTA Tour-level singles match, but her triumph extends beyond the tennis court… Makoe explores ...