West Asia: facing the brunt of the Israeli assault

Yesh Govender|Published

The ongoing conflict in West Asia deepens as violence escalates across the region, drawing attention to the relentless cycle of suffering, aggression, and humanitarian ...

Child Protection Month cannot be reduced to slogans while children continue to suffer

Shaheda Omar|Published

This year, Child Protection Month must become more than a symbolic observance. It must force us to confront two uncomfortable realities: our fragmented response ...

Confronting the reality of drive-by shootings in South Africa

Nirmala Gopal|Published

Amid rampant drive-by shootings in South Africa, the normalisation of violence poses a grave threat to community cohesion, writes Professor Nirmala Gopal.

Respect the uniform: a message to nurses and new nursing graduates

Dr Paul Charles|Published

May is a beautiful month in the nursing calendar. It carries celebration, reflection, gratitude, and, for many newly-qualified nurses, the joy of graduation. During ...

South Africa must enforce its immigration laws without fear or apology

Nandkishor Singh|Published

Amid escalating protests and public outcry, South Africa confronts the pressing issue of illegal immigration, demanding urgent government action, writes Nandkishor ...

When justice forgets the victims: why SA must use constitutional route to bring the death penalty

Nandkishor Singh|Published

As violent crime spirals, South Africa faces a pressing question: has abolishing the death penalty undermined our justice system?

WATCH: Bones uncle and Tupperware aunty, the buffet bandits

Yogin Devan|Published

In a world where joyous celebrations can quickly devolve into chaotic food raids, Dhushan Rangan explores the curious case of buffet bandits and how we can reclaim ...

‘Mam, you have been hacked, but do not panic'

Sandy Kalyan|Published

BEFORE your mind goes to a dark or rude place, in cybersecurity language, Pwed, loosely translated, means that one's email account has been breached and exposed ...

Navigating a sensitive Hindu debate: should funeral rites be held at temples

Rajendran Govender|Published

Recent discussions within sections of the Hindu community regarding funeral-related activities taking place within temple precincts have sparked strong emotions, ...

The evolution of racist denialism: Why 'trained black lawyers' is not enough

Yusuf Ismail|Published

THE legal profession, specifically amongst top tier law firms like much of corporate South Africa, remains largely lily white three decades after the end of apartheid. ...

Newark massacre: a callous act of greed that demands unyielding justice

Published

The tragic Newark massacre has sent shockwaves through KwaZulu-Natal, uniting diverse communities in mourning and calling for urgent action against the surge in ...

Seven coffins. One empty house. Zero excuses

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

The devastating loss of seven family members family demands answers and calls for action from all levels of leadership in South Africa.

Enough is enough: SA must reopen the constitutional debate on the death penalty for heinous crimes

Nandkishor Singh|Published

South Africa grapples with an escalating violent crime crisis, demanding urgent conversations about justice and safety. As communities reel from devastating losses, ...

Newark massacre: a callous act of greed that demands unyielding justice

Published

The tragic Newark massacre has sent shockwaves through KwaZulu-Natal, uniting diverse communities in mourning and calling for urgent action against the surge in ...

Seven coffins. One empty house. Zero excuses

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

The devastating loss of seven family members family demands answers and calls for action from all levels of leadership in South Africa.

Back to the soil: why we must grow our own food again

Jerald Vedan|Published

In a world increasingly disconnected from the land, Jerald Vedan explores how planting your own food can not only enhance your meals but reconnect your family with ...

Your horoscope for the week: God's delays are not God's denials

Mellissa Mallaya-Pandya|Published

With this week's astrological forecast revealing profound insights into your personal journey, what transformations and choices await you as the stars align?

South Africa cannot afford to let organised crime become the new normal

Yusuf Abramjee|Published

In the face of relentless organised crime, Yusuf Abramjee calls for a strong, coordinated response from law enforcement and government.

32 years on, the promise of a better life rings hollow

Edwin Naidu|Published

From policy U-turns and elite impunity to poverty, violence and the silencing of whistleblowers, South Africa’s democratic dividend is being squandered, writes Edwin ...