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Thursday, May 22, 2025

IRR to equity consultants: Will you recommend firing employees who refuse racial classification?

The government blatantly refuses to comply with its racial directives while compelling the private sector to obey.

The Institute of Race Relations|Published

DA demands action amid ongoing infrastructure vandalism in Rustenburg

Targeted attacks on the Noord and Industries Substations and rising incidents of cable theft have led to widespread and recurring power outages in the city.

Luan Snyders|Published

Time to give SA, our troubled country, a fresh start

This week, and all the developments that are taking place between SA and the US should be an eye opener that brings a new dawn to the people of South Africa, grab the opportunity with both hands, and run with it,

Cometh Dube-Makholwa|Published

Ramaphosa’s missed moment to reposition South Africa as Africa’s strategic business hub

President Cyril Ramaphosa entered the Oval Office with a chance to reshape South Africa's image as a significant gateway to Africa. However, he departed with the narrative largely influenced by Donald Trump, and the headlines were dominated by unverified claims of a "white genocide. "

Anda Mbikwana|Updated

Operation Sindoor showcased swift yet calibrated response to terrorism, says Minister Vaishnaw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the doctrine for dealing with terrorism during his televised address to the nation. The doctrine, shaped by recent events, establishes a decisive framework for India’s response to terrorism and external threats

Ashwini Vaishnaw|Published

Trump-Ramaphosa meeting: South Africa must defend free trade and multilateralism

South Africa holds the G-20 presidency, whose membership is set to include the African Union (AU). Together with other African countries and the leadership of the African Union, Pretoria is at the forefront of ensuring that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) becomes a reality.

Dr Gideon H Chitanga|Published

Poverty is claiming little lives

This week in Parliament, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi shared alarming statistics during a Q&A​ session that further underscore the urgency of this situation: 155 children under the age of five in South Africa have died with moderate or severe acute malnutrition as an underlying condition.

Pule Makgale|Published

'Who Ate the Cheese?' The CCMA’s collapse and the betrayal of South African workers

To blame the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration’s collapse on institutional incompetence would be a lie, says the writer.

Tahir Maepa|Published

Employment Equity must uplift the poor, not just the privileged few

When policies reward the already wealthy or well-connected, the poor stay poor, and inequality deepens.

Published