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Democracy at a Crossroads: Time for South Africans to Recalibrate Transformation Mandate

Democracy at a Crossroads: Time for South Africans to Recalibrate Transformation Mandate

By Prof Sipho Seepe | Published 7h ago

South Africa has failed to break the back of the apartheid architecture. Thirty one years since the 1994 breakthrough, the democratic experiment has not delivered on its promises, says the writer.

SAPS Summit: Stamping Out Political Meddling Key to Rebuilding Trust, Ensuring Accountability

By Dr Reneva Fourie | Published 11h ago

Trust is particularly eroded by glaring political interference as it severely compromises the operational independence of the SAPS. Yet, this boundary is routinely blurred, subjecting the police to undue pressure from both national and provincial political figures, says the writer.

SAPS Summit: Stamping Out Political Meddling Key to Rebuilding Trust, Ensuring Accountability

SAPS Summit: Stamping Out Political Meddling Key to Rebuilding Trust, Ensuring Accountability

A Silent Warrior: Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane's Legacy of Courage and Commitment

A Silent Warrior: Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane's Legacy of Courage and Commitment

By Prof. Sandy Africa | Published Apr 16, 2025

Gaza Genocide: DA, PA Secret Israel Visit a Slap in the Face for Human Rights Struggle

Gaza Genocide: DA, PA Secret Israel Visit a Slap in the Face for Human Rights Struggle

By Mariam Jooma Carikci | Published Apr 16, 2025

Zweli Mkhize calls for the truth to be exposed in the deaths of ANC leaders, Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge

Zweli Mkhize calls for the truth to be exposed in the deaths of ANC leaders, Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge

By Bongani Hans | Published Apr 14, 2025

The US Congress has become the ornamental branch as Donald Trump wields his 'national emergency' pen

The US Congress has become the ornamental branch as Donald Trump wields his 'national emergency' pen

By Armstrong Williams | Published Apr 14, 2025

Trade Conundrum: AGOA in Trump's Crosshairs as Tariff Wars Bites African Nations

Trade Conundrum: AGOA in Trump's Crosshairs as Tariff Wars Bites African Nations

By Dr Sizo Nkala | Published Apr 13, 2025

US bullying upends global trade chessboard

US bullying upends global trade chessboard

By He Maochun | Published Apr 13, 2025

COLUMNISTS

Coalition Politics: Early Polls No Solution to ANC, DA Turf Wars

Coalition Politics: Early Polls No Solution to ANC, DA Turf Wars

Coalition Politics: Early Polls No Solution to ANC, DA Turf Wars

By Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu | Published Apr 13, 2025

National Security: Restoring Public Trust in Broken SANDF a Complex Journey

National Security: Restoring Public Trust in Broken SANDF a Complex Journey

National Security: Restoring Public Trust in Broken SANDF a Complex Journey

By Prof Anthoni van Nieuwkerk | Published Apr 13, 2025

Digital Transformation: Revolutionising Education Through Mobile Technologies

Digital Transformation: Revolutionising Education Through Mobile Technologies

Digital Transformation: Revolutionising Education Through Mobile Technologies

By Prof Sipho Seepe | Published Apr 11, 2025

Planning for the Future: The Importance of Research Partnerships in Policy Decision-Making

Planning for the Future: The Importance of Research Partnerships in Policy Decision-Making

Planning for the Future: The Importance of Research Partnerships in Policy Decision-Making

By Maropene Ramokgopa | Published Apr 11, 2025

Trump's Trade War: Mobilising for a New Progressive Agenda Key to Blunting US Hostility

Trump's Trade War: Mobilising for a New Progressive Agenda Key to Blunting US Hostility

Trump's Trade War: Mobilising for a New Progressive Agenda Key to Blunting US Hostility

By Dr Reneva Fourie | Published Apr 11, 2025

Quest for Reparations: AU Justice Campaign Undermined by Shifting Geopolitical Sands

Quest for Reparations: AU Justice Campaign Undermined by Shifting Geopolitical Sands

Quest for Reparations: AU Justice Campaign Undermined by Shifting Geopolitical Sands

By Kim Heller | Published Apr 10, 2025

Harnessing South Africa's Natural Resources for Geopolitical Power

Harnessing South Africa's Natural Resources for Geopolitical Power

Harnessing South Africa's Natural Resources for Geopolitical Power

By Bo Mbindwane | Published Apr 10, 2025

The Legacy of NAFCOC: A Voice for Black Business in South Africa

The Legacy of NAFCOC: A Voice for Black Business in South Africa

The Legacy of NAFCOC: A Voice for Black Business in South Africa

By Prof. Bonke Dumisa | Published Apr 10, 2025

Trump blinked first: His trade war backfired and now he’s picking a bigger fight with China

Trump blinked first: His trade war backfired and now he’s picking a bigger fight with China

Trump blinked first: His trade war backfired and now he’s picking a bigger fight with China

By Lee Rondganger | Published Apr 10, 2025

The Global South and AI: A New Era of Inclusive Development

The Global South and AI: A New Era of Inclusive Development

The Global South and AI: A New Era of Inclusive Development

By Prof. Arthur G.O. Mutambara | Published Apr 9, 2025

Freedom Month: Building a Non-Racial Democracy Remains Unfinished Business

Freedom Month: Building a Non-Racial Democracy Remains Unfinished Business

Freedom Month: Building a Non-Racial Democracy Remains Unfinished Business

By Alvin Botes | Published Apr 8, 2025

New Chapter: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Sets the Tone for Namibia's Transformation

New Chapter: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Sets the Tone for Namibia's Transformation

New Chapter: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Sets the Tone for Namibia's Transformation

By Kim Heller | Published Apr 7, 2025

GNU Survival: Cyril Ramaphosa's Tough Balancing Act as Pressure Mounts to Address DA Conundrum

GNU Survival: Cyril Ramaphosa's Tough Balancing Act as Pressure Mounts to Address DA Conundrum

GNU Survival: Cyril Ramaphosa's Tough Balancing Act as Pressure Mounts to Address DA Conundrum

By Prof Dirk Kotzé | Published Apr 7, 2025

Silencing the Guns: Feuding Rivals Pushing South Sudan, Region to the Brink

Silencing the Guns: Feuding Rivals Pushing South Sudan, Region to the Brink

Silencing the Guns: Feuding Rivals Pushing South Sudan, Region to the Brink

By Dr Sizo Nkala | Published Apr 6, 2025

Budget Impasse: Political Theatrics Undermining Governance, Accountability

Budget Impasse: Political Theatrics Undermining Governance, Accountability

Budget Impasse: Political Theatrics Undermining Governance, Accountability

By Dr Reneva Fourie | Published Apr 6, 2025

Aid Dependency: Navigating Trump's Funding Cuts Demands Innovation, Resilience

Aid Dependency: Navigating Trump's Funding Cuts Demands Innovation, Resilience

Aid Dependency: Navigating Trump's Funding Cuts Demands Innovation, Resilience

By Dr Michael Sutcliffe | Published Apr 6, 2025

Navigating a Multipolar World: Shaping Foreign Policy in the Trump 2. 0 Era

Navigating a Multipolar World: Shaping Foreign Policy in the Trump 2. 0 Era

Navigating a Multipolar World: Shaping Foreign Policy in the Trump 2. 0 Era

By Former President Thabo Mbeki | Published Apr 4, 2025