Editorial: Lifestyle audits could eliminate fraud at Home Affairs
Recent revelations of widespread corruption within its ranks have raised the urgent need for conducting lifestyle audits on Home Affairs officials.
Remove ‘blue light’ thugs from our highways
The scourge of criminals impersonating police officers commonly known as “blue light gangs” has not only robbed innocent citizens of their belongings, but has also ...
George tragedy: Rescuers should be praised
Their tireless efforts in the face of immense challenges have not only saved lives but also provided solace to a community reeling from this disaster.
Editorial: Malatji shows poor grasp of KZN politics
Malatji overlooks the diversity within KZN, assuming that the political choices of its residents are solely influenced by ethnic backgrounds.
Social media monitoring is vital for polls
The close monitoring of various social media platforms should be prioritised by the law enforcement agencies to prevent the misuse of such platforms for nefarious ...
Spending R25 million on vehicles is misplaced priority
While we do not believe that the City’s political leadership should be driven in old and rickety jalopies, we believe that the litany of challenges facing eThekwini ...
Editorial: Public officials must fund their own legal defence
The fact that she sought state funding for her legal defence further exacerbates the perception of impunity among government officials accused of misconduct.
NSFAS crisis demands accountability
The dire state of NSFAS not only jeopardises individual futures but also undermines the country’s prospects for socio-economic progress.
IEC’s appeal aims to ensure electoral integrity
The IEC’s decision to appeal the ruling should not be misconstrued as an attempt to enter the political arena.
Editorial: Cops must defend themselves, but act within the law
It’s undeniable that the police play a vital role in rooting out violent criminals who pose a threat to communities, and commendations are due for their efforts ...
Bela Bill means well but it’s premature
Criminalising parents whose children do not attend school might seem like a quick fix to the problem of truancy, but it fails to address the underlying socio-economic ...
Godongwana must fund peacekeeping missions
It’s imperative that Minister Godongwana prioritises increasing the SANDF budget to ensure the readiness and effectiveness of our armed forces, both in defending ...
Letter: Citizens must take action to bring load shedding to an end
Since 2008, the country has been suffering from electricity blackouts. And the load shedding is getting worse, not better.
Build on Afcon success to clinch World Cup spot
While the team did not reach the finals, a bronze medal finish at the expense of the Democratic Republic of Congo is something we can all be proud of.
Radical action needed to end human trafficking
The intercepted children from Zimbabwe are just a fraction of the countless lives at risk.
Editorial: Springboks’ victory serves as a beacon of hope
It should never be forgotten that South Africa’s Struggle against the racist apartheid government was made possible, in large part, due to the exceptional leaders ...