Parliamentary systems seem oblivious to modern electoral challenges
Across the democratic world, several nations approach critical elections in the coming months, the resilience of parliamentary democracy itself appears to be on the ballot.
Africa needs smart cities, which require a digital revolution
As the world’s gaze turns to Johannesburg and Tshwane for the G20 Leaders’ Summit this in November, the urgency of translating the Urban 20’s (U20) priority of “Digital Transformation and Innovation” into practical action for African cities, has never been greater, wrties Nara Monkam
LETTERS | Nothing is more toxic than Israel
Peter Bruce cannot claim to be unaware of the horrendous slaughter under way in Gaza, writes Iqbal Jassat.
Mampara of the week: Kenny Kunene
Kenny Kunene, the reformed convict and now former Patriotic Alliance deputy leader, did his bit this week to further blur the lines between our politicians and criminals.
Urgent non-ANC action needed as Trump tariffs loom
Business, civil society and individuals now have to step in to help to prevent our beloved but unwisely-led country from being devastated by US sanctions, writes William Gumede.
Can the tripartite alliance survive the next election?
The SACP is positioning itself ideologically and institutionally as the more reliable custodian of the national democratic revolution, writes Lucky Mathebula/
SA moving closer to producing adult TB vaccine
We stand on the threshold of what could be one of the most important advances in public health, write Aaron Motsoaledi and Shenaaz El-Halabi
A herb for heaven and hell
For many, cannabis is a crucial aid to well-being, but for some it means depression, paranoia and darkness
Defanged police won’t be able to curb crime
The deadly toll exacted by heavily armed criminals is beyond dispute — yet so-called constitutionalists offer no credible counter to escalating anarchy, writes Tebogo Khaas.
Two lovers — and a big brother: chilling moment at Coldplay concert
An unfortunate video capture turned us into voyeurs more interested in a sex scandal than in genocide, bigotism and oppression, writes Bongani Madondo.
Should we die on our feet or live on our knees?
The US wants South Africa to refrain from thinking or doing anything that threatens the current world order characterised by American dominance, writes Mike Siluma.
How many outrages can South Africans shrug off?
As the media churns out daily instances of skullduggery, as a nation we note these and move on, writes Mathatha Tsedu.
