Why naming gender-based violence a national disaster is just the beginning
South Africa has declared gender-based violence a national disaster, but will this declaration lead to real change? This article explores the urgent need for enforcement, accountability, and support systems to protect women and girls.
We must create safer online spaces for women with disabilities
Despite the growing prevalence of TFGBV, there is a critical lack of accessible, relevant information for disabled women and girls on this issue.
Cecil Theys and Brian Williams: Cape Town's unsung heroes
Brave men and women in the trade union movement who were at the forefront of the anti-apartheid movement.
The impact of education budget cuts on special schools and inclusive education
Inclusive education remains a central policy commitment grounded in equity and access, but implementation has been uneven, and budget constraints threaten to widen ...
Assessing the SANDF's redeployment: Is military force the answer to Cape Flats' crisis?
The ongoing threat of gang violence in the Cape Flats has led to calls for the redeployment of the SANDF to support the SAPS.
How outdated criminal justice systems fuel crime and the Cape Flats gang war
The Western Cape is plagued by escalating drug and gang violence, exacerbated by systemic failures within the criminal justice system.
The G20: Curated prosperity amid lived poverty
The truth is that South Africa can function on a much higher level as a government.
Beyond declarations: The real fight against South Africa's GBV crisis
Declaring GBV a national disaster acknowledges how serious the crisis is and helps mobilise the resources needed to fight this epidemic effectively.
Rethinking NSFAS: Why abolishing it isn't the solution
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's recent comments on NSFAS have reignited discussions about its effectiveness
Lessons from New York for SA's local government elections
Mamdani, representing the Democratic Party, defeated the challenges of a Republican candidate and an Independent in this week’s poll, whereas dozens of party candidates ...
Seeing the unseen: Restoring trust and safety in the Western Cape
Technology alone is not a solution, and it can never replace human policing. But when used transparently and governed responsibly, it can serve as a neutral witness ...
Echoes of apartheid in modern governance
s the ANC grapples with internal tensions and the threat of losing power, the Madlanga Commission reveals disturbing truths about state violence and governance failures. ...
Jackals and Hyenas: False promises of ‘economic inclusion’
Explore the deep-rooted economic inequalities in South Africa, where the promises of liberation have been overshadowed by greed and betrayal.
Guided by the Global Governance Initiative: Jointly Shaping a Just and Equitable International Order
The Global Governance Initiative is set to reshape international relations as the G20 Summit approaches in Johannesburg, writes Ambassador Jiang Feng.
The price of liberation was the Black Soul
Black South Africa is right to be angry at their lingering and devastating poverty. Having lost all hope in a government poverty relief programme, they now look ...
World Teachers Day: 3 steps to achieve a 100% Matric pass rate in South Africa
As we commemorate World Teachers Day, this is how we can collectively play a part in getting our children to flourish.
The Constitution always has the last word
The ANC faces unprecedented challenges as it grapples with internal strife, electoral losses, and a disillusioned public.
Prime Minister Modi unveils next-generation GST reforms
The lowering of taxes will directly benefit the common man, farmers, MSMEs, women, youth, and middle-class families, while strengthening India’s long-term growth. ...
The Atlantis dunes disaster in slow motion
Mismanagement is threatening the livelihoods of small businesses at Cape Town's Atlantis Dunes, a once-promising tourism hotspot.