The echo in the cave: why the maths decline narrative must change

Dumisani Tshabalala|Published

In an age of quick sound bites and crisis-driven narratives, the story of South Africa's education system calls for a richer discourse - one that acknowledges the ...

From land grabs to global influence: America's expansionist legacy

Professor Dasarath Chetty|Published

PROFESSOR DASARATH CHETTY traces the unbroken line of American expansionism from 19th century land grabs through economic imperialism to modern-day Trumpism in 2026. ...

Bold leadership or institutional friction: the Mkhwanazi dilemma in KZN policing

Professor Nirmala Gopal|Published

In a province fraught with crime and corruption, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's bold approach to policing has sparked a vital dialogue on accountability and leadership. Will ...

Scholar transport in South Africa: when the ride to school becomes a death trap

Dr Rajendran Govender|Published

In a country where children should feel secure as they travel to school, too many families are faced with heartbreak instead. Scholar transport tragedies are stripping ...

When property rights collide with ubuntu: the Govindan ruling and its implications

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

In the wake of a profound court ruling on the Govindan eviction case, South Africans are left questioning the balance between financial expediency and our obligations ...

Disconnecting schools from essential municipal services: a constitutional, moral, and social failure

Dr Jonathan Annipen|Published

The disconnection of water and electricity services to public schools in eThekwini raises serious concerns about pupils' rights and the responsibilities of government, ...

Navigating municipal utility accounts: a case for effective advocacy in eThekwini

Dr Jonathan Annipen|Published

Utility account corrections, debt write-offs, and payment restructuring processes frequently involve audits, internal approvals, documentation reviews, and multi-departmental ...

Thaipoosum Kavady: a living heritage of faith, identity and spiritual renewal

Dr Rajendran Govender|Published

Thaipoosum Kavady is not merely a seasonal religious observance. It is one of the most powerful expressions of Hindu devotion - an event that continues to grow in ...

KZN's matric pass rate raises questions of quality and sustainability

Professor Waye Hugo|Published

KZN's education narrative is one of hope underscored by challenges - a story that will evolve as the province addresses the vulnerabilities within its educational ...

KZN’s government crisis: NFP withdrawal and the battle for provincial control

Zakhele Collision Ndlovu|Published

THE KwaZulu-Natal government appears headed for a stalemate after the National Freedom Party announced its decision to withdraw from the Government of Provincial ...

Hair today, gone tomorrow - but never forgotten

Yogin Devan|Published

As we navigate the fast-paced world we live in, it's vital to acknowledge the simple, enduring legacies found in the barbershop - a nostalgic reminder that sometimes, ...

Unmasking the shadows in Iran

ROSHAN JAINATH|Published

In a world fraught with complexities and external influences, the course of Iran’s unrest becomes a potent reminder of the importance of sovereignty and self-determination, ...

South Africa has mastered the language of outrage without disrupting the systems of violence

Professor Aradhana Ramnund-Mansingh|Published

As South Africa grapples with skyrocketing rates of gender-based violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration of GBV as a national disaster begs the question: ...

Why businesses cannot afford to shout 'Gena Mama' anymore

Shamz Koya|Published

SOUTH African businesses are still using outdated customer acquisition methods equivalent to shouting " Gena Mama" in the street, while competitors leverage AI automation ...

When Govenders get crabby!

Ravi Govender|Published

Learn about the rich tapestry of the Govender literary legacy as Ravi Govender reflects on the indomitable spirit of his family, celebrating the writers who have ...

The true cost of " free" financial advice

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

As many South Africans grapple with financial security, understanding the immense value of professional financial advice becomes paramount.

Plug the loopholes to save pupils lives

Yogas Nair|Updated

ON WHAT should have been a joyous first day of school, South Africa was instead plunged into mourning when 13 pupils were killed in a horrific scholar transport ...

Don't worry, buy the book

Kiru Naidoo|Published

PRABU, Prabhu ...", an elderly man in a faded turban and crumbled kurta eager for a photograph, calls out to Gaur Gopal Das, India's most-followed monk with over ...

Failed promises: how SA's anti-racism laws fall short in 2026

ADVOCATE TSELISO THIPANYANE|Published

This column sheds light on the troubling persistence of racism in South Africa, urging the nation to bridge the gap between constitutional ideals and harsh realities. ...