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The myth of a free country
Way back from the early fifties, right into the late eighties, the fight for freedom was supported by the lofty ideals for a free...
Where all the women in the various political parties?
As the political campaigns gain traction, one cannot help but encounter posters on lampposts across the country. Almost every street, every major thoroughfare, and...
It’s time for the ANC Veterans to stand up and say, ‘Not in my...
The members of the ANC could through the decades of the 107 years of its existence always be divided between those who are selfless...
The Malian genocide: What the AU should do
In 1994, the world woke up to the sad news of the Rwandan genocide which killed hundreds of thousand people. It is sad to...
Will this Ramadan stir Muslims to oppose the enablers of oppression?
With the approach of Ramadan, Muslims around the world are expected to be engaged in heightened consciousness to inculcate values of justice, empathy for...
The South Africa Constitution guarantees freedom of expression
King Henry VIII told the pope that he would burn any “untrue translations” of scripture. This is because one of the hallmarks of the Protestant Reformation...
ANC ‘veteran status’ needs urgent rescuing
The African National Congress (ANC) is struggling to give content to its 54th Conference’s aim of working for unity. Usually, in such difficult space, organisations...
INNOVATION
First responders need digital support in crises like Tropical Cyclone Idai
Tropical Cyclone Idai wrecked destruction and havoc on Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe with winds of up to 200 km/h. The miles and miles of water rendered...
EDUCATION
Genocide to freedom of speech and scholarship
During the month of April our country commemorates the lives of struggle icons like Chris Hani, Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, and Oliver Tambo who have...
ECONOMICS
Higher grain, vegetable and fruit price inflation is a great concern...
Another fuel price hike in March 2019 led to inflation hitting the midpoint of the Reserve Bank’s 3% - 6% target range. The annual...
