Five pencils, two dolls and a president who really wants a big new plane
Trump's fixation on toys and planes raises questions about his priorities as president. Is this obsession a reflection of American consumerism?
Love for mother earth and humanity
This International Mother Earth Day, the Bahá'í International Community calls for bridging the gap between environmental intention and action.
We need a new international order
Current political and economic systems fail to address deepening global crises like social conflicts, wars, and wealth inequality. The Bahá'í Faith offers a vision of a new world order based on unity and collaboration—a world commonwealth uniting all nations, races, and creeds under universal laws and institutions.
ActionSA’s Role as an independent and constructive opposition
ActionSA president Herman Mashaba addresses growing questions about his party's relationship with the ANC, asserting their unwavering independence while explaining their approach to issue-by-issue collaboration in South Africa's changing political landscape.
Unmasking SAMA: the real motivations behind their NHI court challenge
The South African Medical Association's legal challenge against the National Health Insurance Act claims to protect healthcare quality, but lacks specific objections to the legislation. This analysis argues that SAMA's opposition stems more from protecting commercial interests in private healthcare than legitimate concerns about implementation. While the majority of South Africans support universal healthcare, why is the medical establishment fighting a system designed to ensure equitable access for all citizens?
US funding freeze: Africa in need of a new prescription
Aid may bring immediate relief, but it is an unsustainable longer-term remedy. The African Union would do well to invest in more agile, ready-and-steady domestic emergency funding and crisis management mechanisms and networks, says the writer.
BEE review overdue to achieve economic justice
Unless corrupt practices are addressed, BEE/B-BBEE will impede the country’s economic growth while also leaving out those who were meant to benefit from this policy. A review is necessary, says the writer.
Prosecuting Afrikaner separatists is not the solution
Social cohesion and nation-building demand continuous effort and a collective commitment to a united future. This is not just the job of a few; it is a responsibility we all must embrace, says the writer.
House of Truth: the hollow heart of Valentine’s Day
Love must be expressed through material tokens