A call to world leaders: End the atrocities now

Letter to the editor|Published

The carnage is overwhelming, the sorrow is immeasurable, the destruction vast beyond comprehension.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo: A call for global action

Letter to the editor|Published

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda poses a grave threat, exacerbated by poor infrastructure and political decisions. Urgent global support is needed to protect ...

First record of Redclaw crayfish was in Kruger National Park

Letter to the editor|Published

Redclaw crayfish is native to Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea but has been introduced around the world for aquaculture and the aquarium trade

Understanding SANCO's decline: Lessons for civic engagement in South Africa

Letter to the editor|Published

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) was once a powerful advocate for community rights and development. This article explores its journey from a ...

Zero-tariff policy: a potential trade revolution for Africa

Gideon Chitanga|Updated

This zero-tariff policy presents a pivotal opportunity for African countries, enhancing access to one of the world’s most lucrative markets while supporting the ...

Reviving Africa: Urgent need for visionary leadership

Vuyisile Msila|Published

As Africa Day approaches, the continent faces a leadership crisis that threatens its future. This article examines the legacy of past leaders and the urgent need ...

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 ...