The battle for our Constitutional survival

Lorenzo A Davids|Published

Why have we allowed ourselves to be shoved into deeply divided ideological camps that no longer allow the values of the Constitution to moderate our words and behaviour?

Closure of shelters a blow to victims of GBV

Opinion|Published

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, ...

Why South Africa needs a blended approach to multilingual education

Opinion|Published

Discover how leveraging technology can help overcome the challenges of transitioning from home languages to English, ensuring every student has the opportunity to ...

Challenging Trump's travel discrimination | Why do we accept unequal policies?

Opinion|Published

Is travel a privilege reserved for the few? Discover how the Global South is challenging this notion and advocating for equal travel rights.

Minister of Higher Education signals her intention to clean up NSFAS

Opinion|Published

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 ...

The ongoing fight against Polio in Africa

Opinion|Published

Post-polio sufferers need regular physio to be mobile and experience relief from pain and spasms. As a post-polio survivor you are also more prone to other infectious ...

Be selfish, go help someone: Bobby Sager’s hands-on approach to changing the world

Liesl van der Schyff|Updated

For Sager, the goal is not to save the world - it is to move the needle, one person at a time.

The onslaught of the oligarchs: How global influences shape South African governance

Lorenzo A Davids|Published

Your job as a voter is to stop giving away your government to the richest bidder. Not every piece of technology is your friend.

Healthy religion can advance human rights

Opinion|Published

Discover how religious and secular perspectives can work together to create a society where human rights are upheld and respected.

Catharsis: The intersection of conflict and human rights

Rudi Buys|Published

With a global media infrastructure continuously deepening its role as storyteller of local and global conflicts, catharsis even in far-off places have become intimate ...

Stop following the insanity of the Oligarchs

Lorenzo A Davids|Published

The rise of political billionaires has transformed our discourse and the urgent need to disengage from their influence.

Reflecting on Human Rights Day: the urgent need for action against gender-based violence

Opinion|Published

Human Rights Day serves as a crucial reminder of our commitment to dignity, freedom, and equality. As South Africa commemorates this day, we must confront the pressing ...

Opinion | The importance of social fathers in shaping strong men

Opinion|Published

Explore how social fathers are redefining fatherhood in South Africa, providing mentorship and guidance to boys growing up without male role models.

SGBs and provincial education departments must collaborate to improve governance in public schools

Opinion|Published

SGBs are meant to be democratic bodies that allow parents and local communities to participate in school governance.

Critiquing Wim de Villiers' tenure: A letter on controversies at Stellenbosch University

Opinion|Published

A reader expresses concern over the accolades given to Wim de Villiers, questioning the integrity of his leadership amid controversies at Stellenbosch University. ...

The Budget's harsh reality: Why the Government is not anti-poor

Tara Roos|Published

The tax burden falls heavily on a mere 1. 6 million individuals, representing just 2. 6% of the population, who contribute 76. 2% of all personal income tax.

Alarming rise of vaping among South African schoolchildren

Sam Filby and Richard van Zyl Smit|Published

Vaping among South African schoolchildren is reaching alarming levels, with recent studies revealing that 16. 8% of high school learners currently use e-cigarettes. ...

The fight for tertiary education remains unfinished

Liesl van der Schyff|Updated

As the #RhodesMustFall movement marks its tenth anniversary, the struggle for equitable access to education in South Africa remains a pressing issue.

How President Ramaphosa failed his country

Lorenzo A Davids|Published

South Africans are fed up with heartless leadership and the collapse of essential services. This article explores the anger and frustration felt by citizens towards ...

Empowering women on International Women’s Day | confronting violence and health challenges

Opinion|Published

Explore the interconnected challenges of gender-based violence and unemployment facing South African women, and discover how research-driven solutions can pave the ...