Comments and Analysis
Will UN survive the turbulent world?
I never thought that the era of wars would ever revisit humanity. However, the reality is that the global order and rules-based era...
Human rights: From paper to practice
This Saturday marks Human Rights Day in South Africa, as we commemorate the day with them, maybe it is time to reflect as...
Let’s stop human trafficking
The country’s human trafficking record has been brought to the fore once again.This follows the discovery of almost 100 foreign nationals, mostly of...
High price of cheap Chinese imports
Trade relations between Africa and China continue to expand; however, available data shows a persistent imbalance that favours the Asian economy. Current statistics...
Where dying may not be feared
It’s heroic to defend your country when fighting a war. But not when starting a war. This chaos in and around Iran is...
Why some traditions survive even when they harm us
Tradition is often seen as something sacred. It connects generations, preserves identity and gives people a sense of belonging. Across cultures, traditions shape...
Public project execution
As we enter a phase of high debt levels estimated to be at 47 per cent by the end of this financial year,...
When Women’s Day looks like Mother’s Day
Every year on March 8, the world commemorates International Women’s Day, a day meant to celebrate women’s achievements while reflecting on the ongoing...
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...
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