The Human Side of Education: Beyond Grades and Metrics
Explore how education transcends academic metrics, focusing on the holistic development of students and the transformative stories that illustrate the true power of learning.
If your female boss emasculates you, maybe it’s time to look in the mirror
There are too many stories of women managers and executives being gaslit by their underlings and actively undermined by having their every decision or instruction retro validated by male peers.
Bridges, Not Walls: A window of opportunity for South Africa to reset relations with Rwanda.
The convoys carrying SAMIDRC forces and military equipment from Goma into Rwanda and onward to Tanzania on 29 April symbolised more than the end of a complex mission.
Saving the SANDF from collapse requires bold, decisive action - Carl Niehaus
EFF MP Carl Niehaus demands decisive SANDF overhaul amid collapse, calling for leadership replacement, increased budget, an independent anti-corruption unit, modernisation, and improved soldier welfare.
The Centenary of Afrikaans as an Official Language: From Beacon to Bludgeon
Carl Niehaus slams Afrikaans at 100, calling it a fallen language of exclusion—not celebration—and urges a radical reclaiming of its lost dignity.
Opinion | The impact of coalition governments on governance in South Africa
How does the chaos of coalition governments affect governance in South Africa? This article explores the recent VAT budget debacle and its implications for political stability and service delivery.
Ukraine’s Refusal to Pause the Guns Casts a Long Shadow Over Global Diplomacy
As Ukraine firmly rejects a proposed ceasefire, the implications for global diplomacy and the ongoing conflict become increasingly complex, says the writer.
The Decline of the Dollar, the Rise of BRICS, and the Future of African Development Financing
The shifting global financial landscape, marked by the decline of the US dollar and the ascent of BRICS nations, presents Africa with unprecedented opportunities for development financing and economic partnerships, says the writer.
Opinion | How religion shapes a free and democratic South Africa
As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, Nico Koopman explores how diverse religious views contribute to building a free and democratic society grounded in dignity and justice.
Harnessing South Africa’s AI investments for a skills revolution
On 15 April 2025, South Africa marked a pivotal moment in its technological journey as Premier Alan Winde convened the inaugural Premier’s Council on Skills to address the transformative impact of AI on the workforce.
Opinion | Is AI the end of human creativity or a new beginning?
Explore how AI is transforming creativity and innovation, challenging traditional notions and opening new avenues for expression.
Opinion | How the Western Cape Education budget supports the most vulnerable learners
Discover how the Western Cape's R33. 259 billion education budget aims to uplift vulnerable learners, ensuring they receive essential support like meals, transport, and special education resources.
The DA's Hypocrisy on Tariff Hikes: One Rule for Cape Town, Another for Gauteng
A city with a R37 billion budget should not need to impose some of the country’s steepest tariff hikes, writes Roger Solomons.
Do You Know Your Network? – Part 1: Mastering Network Planning and IP Management
Struggling to manage your growing network? Learn how effective planning and IP address management can save time and resources in this essential series.
Navigating market uncertainty: A strategic game of chess
A key question for investors is whether we are at the beginning of a new structural shift in the geopolitical world order, or are we witnessing a continuation of trends that have been brewing over the past decade?
Letter: How Tracy-Lynn Ruiters inspires through exceptional journalism
"Jaimee Thurston Wyngaard expresses heartfelt appreciation for Tracy-Lynn Ruiters' impactful journalism, which has inspired many South Africans and highlights the importance of uplifting stories in today's world.
OPINION | How Trump's trade war affects South Africa's economy
As President Trump's tariffs loom large, South Africa faces a daunting challenge with a 30% tariff on its goods entering the US, putting its economy at risk. What are the implications for key sectors and the future of trade relations?
How corruption is undermining small-scale fishers in South Africa
Amidst Human Rights Month, South Africa faces a looming crisis as systemic corruption threatens the livelihoods of small-scale fishers. With a VAT increase on the horizon, the most vulnerable citizens are set to bear the brunt of economic mismanagement.
Will your new plan let your company fly to the stars – or crash on take-off?
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail the saying goes – and it’s the same with organisational design, developing and mapping structures, roles and processes, hierarchies and work flows to enhance your company’s goals.
Bring back boring Budgets
We look back with some longing on the boring and predictable Budgets of the past.
Closure of shelters a blow to victims of GBV
The First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022 reported that 22. 4% of women had experienced physical violence from a partner in their lifetime, while 7. 9% disclosed having been sexually assaulted by a partner.
Why South Africa needs a blended approach to multilingual education
Discover how leveraging technology can help overcome the challenges of transitioning from home languages to English, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Challenging Trump's travel discrimination | Why do we accept unequal policies?
Is travel a privilege reserved for the few? Discover how the Global South is challenging this notion and advocating for equal travel rights.
Racism and Its Discontents: A Global Struggle for Racial Justice
As the phrase 'Make Apartheid Great Again' resurfaces, we must confront the troubling global retreat from racial equality. What does this mean for the future of justice?
Minister of Higher Education signals her intention to clean up NSFAS
NSFAS is the largest entity in the higher education and training sector in terms of income size. A R52 billion institution responsible for funding poor students from working class backgrounds.