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How government can get less bang for its buck
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s medium-term budget speech told the story of an economy that is at a critical crossroad. He detailed serious growth and...
The South African Presidential Political Pardon: Normalising Abnormality
In South Africa, October is commonly known as the ‘Transport Month’ and the ‘Red October’ within the South African Communist Party (SACP). The latter...
Our media continues to propagate the notion that some are more equal than others...
Now, nearly three weeks ago, former federal chairperson of the Democratic Alliance, Athol Trollip, confessed to Eusebius McKaiser, on his 702 radio station show,...
Lebanon’s defining moment
Lebanon has reached a watershed moment in its history where the masses are calling for the overhaul of a political system based on sectarianism,...
China’s “one country, two systems” plan dare not fail
The Chan Tong-Kai case was in many ways more than just about a murder - it was also a diplomatic rattle. Since 1997, the...
The origin of “Left Wing and “Right Wing” terminology
It is remarkable to know the origin of the terms “left wing’ and “right wing” and their cultural connotations and implications. These words are...
A lot to lose in Botswana elections
The people of Botswana have cast their votes in a watershed election in the country’s history, and the stakes have never been so high....
INNOVATION
What exactly is the 4IR?
Last week, Deputy President David Mabuza caused quite a stir, but for all the wrong reasons, when he was quizzed in Parliament about the...
EDUCATION
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) saves young lives in South Africa
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is a critical intervention, shown to reduce HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, gender based violence and teen pregnancies. South...
ECONOMICS
Tourism revenue will preserve nature’s magic and majesty
Conservation is expensive and crucial. Capital, drawn by South Africa’s wild mysteries and magic, can fund it, as well as socioeconomic development. ...
