16th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture reminds us that visionary leadership connects inspiration with implementation

Edith Dinong Phaswana|Published

Explore how the African Renaissance empowers Africa's future and the pivotal role of visionary leadership at the 16th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture.

The economic injustice of rising electricity tariffs in South Africa

Melanie Peters|Published

Since 2007, electricity tariffs in South Africa have skyrocketed by 987%, while inflation has only increased by 150%. This disparity reflects a deep-rooted economic ...

Why South Africa's draft capital flow regulations could stifle blockchain innovation

David Robert Lewis|Published

South Africa's National Treasury's draft capital flow regulations define 'crypto asset' so broadly that it risks encompassing everything from green energy certificates ...

Trump's China visit was a diplomatic disappointment

Letter to the Editor|Published

Donald Trump’s May 2026 state visit to China is deemed a diplomatic failure by analysts, as it yielded no significant agreements or policy advancements, leaving ...

Cableway Charity Challenge raises over R960 000 for vital causes

Staff Reporter|Published

The Cableway Charity Challenge has already raised over R964 000 for vital causes in Cape Town, showcasing the community's spirit and generosity

Adverse weather prompts further school closures in Western Cape

Staff Reporter|Published

Education MEC David Maynier said the decision was taken in the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster ...

Watch VideoCelebrating Freedom Day: A journey through music, art, and South Africa’s democratic legacy

Bulelwa Basse|Published

Award-winning poet Bulelwa Basse’s reflects on the transformative power of art and music in celebrating South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy, highlighting ...

How Gulf capital is transforming South Africa's economic landscape

Valentino Chigwedere|Published

The synopsis effectively summarises the article's main points, highlighting the historical context of South Africa's economic partnerships and the emerging influence ...

The job crisis in Cape Town: Youth unemployment laid bare at Athlone Stadium

Letter to the Editor|Published

To invite tens of thousands of unemployed youth into a confined space for a limited number of opportunities is not only reckless, it is dehumanising, writes Lwazi ...

Julius Malema's sentencing: A social worker's perspective on the implications

Dr Riedewhaan Allie|Published

Julius Malema's recent sentencing for discharging a firearm has sparked national debate. Explore the contrasting perspectives from legal advocates, social workers, ...

An open letter to the dismissive: Reparations and the cost of historical injustice

Letter to the Editor|Published

Every time reparations enter serious political conversation, the same fog machine activates: What about this? What about that?

How Africa can transform recognition into reparations

Ratidzo Makombe|Published

Some estimates suggest the global value of reparations for slavery and colonialism ranges from $100 trillion to $131 trillion, highlighting the vast scope of historical ...

Why UCT's honouring of Imtiaz Sooliman matters: A letter to Aviva Pelham

Letter to the editor|Published

Mike van Graan challenges Aviva Pelham's objections to UCT's honorary Doctorate for humanitarian Imtiaz Sooliman, exploring the complexities of identity and human ...

Sekunjalo releases statement in which Dr Iqbal Survé denounces ‘defamatory’ media reports, announces lawsuit

Staff Reporter|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé, Executive Chairman of Sekunjalo Group, strongly condemns recent articles by News24 and Daily Maverick as defamatory, announcing plans for legal action ...

Looming fuel shortage: South Africa's energy vulnerability exposed

Melanie Peters|Published

South Africa faces a critical energy supply crisis as geopolitical tensions rise and local fuel reserves dwindle to a mere two weeks. With one refinery shut down ...

Let the ship of China-South Africa friendship and cooperation set sail

Wu Peng|Published

Written on the Occasion of the Ninth Plenary Session of the China-South Africa Bi-National Commission

Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Cuba threatens international relations

Melanie Peters|Published

US President Donald Trump escalates tensions with Cuba through aggressive rhetoric, raising concerns about sovereignty and diplomatic relations.

Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise

Tim Vogel and Zoryana Olekseyuk|Published

Agoa’s core benefit has already been effectively eliminated, the authors argue.

WHY DEBATE ON CITY’S ‘GREAT WALL’ STANDS ON SHAKY GROUND

Masonwabe Sokoyi|Published

Cape Town resident Masonwabe Sokoyi examines the critical debate around the City’s controversial plan to erect a wall in parts of the N2 and R300 highways.