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The most expensive nine seconds
There is a government office in this country that does not get nearly enough credit. No ribbon-cutting ceremonies. No politicians taking pictures next...
Time to shine, honourable MPs
Last week, all eyes were on Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg as he was delivering the 2026/27 National Budget Speech. The moment that...
First step on directives welcome
Parliament has resumed its sittings and legislators are making fiery submissions on everything from service delivery and political disputes to economic challenges.Yet, as...
Should colonial Natal be retired to honour Zulu heritage?
The discussion about the future of the name KwaZulu-Natal continues to generate strong reactions across the country. In the previous reflection, the focus...
Analogies among ideologies
I had something more light-hearted for this week, but in the present ‘climate’, it seemed inappropriate. Though probably not for long when you...
The difference between healing, avoidance
In recent years, the language of healing has become part of everyday conversation. People speak openly about protecting their peace, setting boundaries, taking...
Supply shock
As the United States, Israel – Iran war surges on, we must brace for yet another supply shock to the economy and potentially...
The invisible silence
There is a particular kind of silence that exists in our homes, our families and our communities. It is not the peaceful quiet...
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