Michael Andisile Mayalo

iol opinion writer

Mbeki urges the DA to engage in national dialogue for South Africa's future

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mbeki's open letter to DA leader John Steenhuisen highlights the urgent need for inclusive national dialogue in South Africa, urging political parties to prioritise ...

Youth empowerment: Key takeaways from Deputy President Mashatile’s G20 address

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Discover how Deputy President Mashatile’s G20 address resonates with the aspirations of South African youth.

How business interests are shaping South Africa's foreign policy

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Explore how the growing influence of business interests in South Africa's foreign policy raises critical questions about democracy and public accountability.

The Truth About Cape Town's Well-Run Image: A Cape Flats Perspective

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

What does it mean to live in a city deemed 'well-run' when your reality is filled with violence and fear? This article explores the stark contrast between Cape Town's ...

How sycophancy harms the ANC and ANCYL: The need for authentic leadership

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Explore the critical struggle between genuine leadership and sycophancy within the ANC and ANCYL, and discover how this dynamic threatens the core values of these ...

The critical role of banks in empowering South Africa's SMEs

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Discover how South African banks can transform the economy by actively supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are vital for innovation, job creation, ...

Courtroom politics: The DA and ANC's complex relationship in South Africa

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The ongoing legal battles between South Africa's DA and ANC raise critical questions about political accountability and governance. Are these parties partners in ...

Rebuilding South Africa: a nation with unmatched potential

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment, rich in history and potential yet burdened by political strife and disillusionment. How can we harness our strengths to ...

Understanding youth unemployment in South Africa: We’re not lazy

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Explore the harsh realities of youth unemployment in South Africa, where a generation is unfairly labelled as lazy. Discover the systemic issues at play and the ...

The toxic alliance: Why the ANC and DA should end their coalition

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Explore the deteriorating alliance between the ANC and DA, a political partnership that has devolved into dysfunction, distrust, and public embarrassment, hindering ...

Elon Musk confirms Twitter has become X. com

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Social network Twitter has fully migrated over to X. com according to Elon Musk.

This is about me being an advocate for what is right, says Semenya

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Caster Semenya said yesterday’s hearing at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) into whether the double Olympic champion can be required to lower her testosterone ...

European Rights Court to make final decision on Caster Semenya

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Caster Semenya’s costly legal marathon entered its last lap on Wednesday, as the highest chamber of the European Court of Human Rights begins a hearing into whether ...

Fighting rages across Gaza as UN chief urges ‘immediate ceasefire’

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

UN chief urges ‘an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and an immediate surge in humanitarian aid’

Sanofi and Novavax team up to develop a Covid-flu shot

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Sanofi and Novavax will be teaming up to sell a Covid vaccine and develop another that combines with a flu shot.

Baby delivered from dying mom dies

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

A baby girl who was delivered from her dying mother’s womb in a Gaza hospital following an Israeli air strike has herself died after just a few days of life, the ...

Tesla's earnings a ‘moment of truth’ for Elon Musk amidst challenges

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tesla which enjoyed growth for most of 2022 and 2023, has experienced setbacks.

Two Filipino women die from suffocation in UAE floods

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole.

WATCH: New York City - man who set himself ablaze outside Trump courthouse has died

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

A man who set himself ablaze outside the New York City court where former US president Donald Trump is standing trial has died of his injuries, police said early ...

UAE launches relief operation in Gaza's bombed out city of Khan Yunis

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The UAE has launched a major relief operation in the Gaza Strip's bombed out second city of Khan Yunis, where it plans to rehabilitate a key hospital. Picture: Aurelie ...

WATCH: Dubai floods-Water is locked in due to lack of drainage system for storm water

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Without drainage for excess water, authorities rely on pumping trucks to suck it up with giant hoses and drive it away.

UN urges more humanitarian aid for war-torn DR Congo

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The UN on Friday launched an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance for millions of people affected by conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Picture: ...

Meta unveils next generation AI models with enhanced capabilities

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Meta on Thursday unveiled a new smarter and faster AI assistant.

Middle East-related oil price hike could derail 'relatively good' economic outlook - IMF chief economist

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The recent oil price spike fuelled by escalating tensions in the Middle East could derail the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) relatively good outlook for the ...

Australian police probe why Sydney mall killer targeted women

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Videos shared on social media showed unshaven itinerant Joel Cauchi pursuing mostly female victims as he rampaged through the vast, crowded Westfield shopping complex ...