[OPINION] South Africa's political leaders in disgrace

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Over the past 20 years as a democratic rainbow nation, careers were upended, the fall from grace has become a tsunami of monumental proportions, the writer says. ...

[OPINION] The factors behind today's unemployment crisis

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Labour law was changed, and became skewed in favour of the worker which sent a message to would-be employers that there was discrimination against them, which has ...

[OPINION] ‘Overdrive’ best describes UCT astrophysicists’ rediscovery

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UCT astrophysicists rediscovery stimulates bright young ones to take more interest in studying science, according to the writer.

[OPINION] Expropriation a risky path for South Africa's land reform

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Look at what happened when the land invasions started. Millions moved onto the farms but didn’t farm the land and it went into disrepair, the writer says.

[OPINION] Understanding the Expropriation Bill: a step towards land reform

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This legislation’s journey, spanning nearly two decades, highlights the ANC’s challenges in navigating political and societal complexities, says the writer.

[OPINION] The reality of Palestinian detention under Israeli military law

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Living under military law means that a Palestinian can be arrested and held in “administrative detention” without trial, merely on the suspicion that he or she could ...

[OPINION] Path forward for Gaza requires more than simple solutions

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A large number of the Palestinians killed in the conflict are women and children who were used as cannon fodder and shields for Hamas to hide behind, the writer ...

[OPINION] South Africa's new struggles demand attention

Letter to the Editor|Published

We have a new struggle on our hands: corruption, failed municipalities, things not working, incompetence, bad audits and more.

[OPINION] Moving forward while remembering the past

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Without a time-machine, we can't actually change history. We shouldn't dismiss it, but how we use it is the key.

[OPINION] The detoxification of Davos

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As the WEF adherents gather now for their 2025 summit, developments over the past year and those scheduled by the 47th US President are going to compel detoxing ...

[OPINION] King David Mowbray Golf Club is a heritage site worth protecting

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Apart from the economic impact - which is considerable - a site rich in heritage and dating back to 1910 will be lost.

[OPINION] Why history matters in South Africa's present crisis

Letter to the Editor|Published

Why won’t the privileged minority in society face up to the real facts? Is it about guilt? Fear? Greed? Or worse, racism?

[OPINION] The path forward for Gaza and Israel

Letter to the Editor|Published

Gaza cannot be rebuilt on the ashes of 47000 Palestinians who perished in the name of freedom without the status quo changing.

Why Cape Town should preserve its often historic golf courses

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There has been a general golf tourism boost of late. The international golf tourism market is expected grow significantly from $24. 6 billion to $41 billion in 2030. ...

Letter: Addressing SA’s joblessness and malnutrition

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It’s easy to spend money when it’s not your own and it’s even easier to allot it to the “nice to haves”.

Letter: Holding ex-managers accountable for irregular spending

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What is interesting is that the only municipalities who seem to have passed their audit are those in the Western Province.

Letter: Birth control remains the elephant in the room

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I find it incredible that nowhere have I ever seen anyone confront what must be the single biggest elephant in the room . . . The population explosion!

Letter: End to Gaza genocide not top of Trump, Harris agenda

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Trump and Harris in their individual ways, promote and support dictatorship, bigotry, intensifying global warfare that includes unconditional support for genocide ...

Letter: Uncontrollable murder rates call for action

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Our murder rate is the highest in Africa, yet those in power remain unconcerned about the scourge of murder that ...

LETTER: From war crimes to everyday life the duality of an Israeli sniper

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‘His actions beg the question, what type of human being will kill unarmed civilians and then continue his life as normal? Does he not have a conscience?’

Letter: Mallet’s understanding of Zionism misses crucial point

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Mellet has outlined a long, detailed timeline of the history of the region in his article.

Letter: Understanding the historical context of Palestine and Israel

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As a non-Jew or Muslim, I have always been interested in Jerusalem as the ancient Holy City, tossed back and forth between warring nations, specifically the period ...

Letter: Reality of labour practices in the Hospitality sector

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Yes, a handful of restaurants exposed unfair labour practices but they conducted raids at thousands of restaurants.

Letter: Netanyahu’s removal could end the Gaza war

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The argument is put forward by the reader that Israel has first grabs on the area as history reflects they were inhabitants centuries ago.

Letter: Church’s stance on blessing same-sex couples lacking

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I admire the courage of those same-sex couples whose faith leads them to seek the blessing of God's church as they commit their lives and love to each other.