From indentured labour to leadership

Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi|Published

Discover the inspiring journey of Indian South Africans—from the struggles of indentured labourers in 1860 to influential leaders shaping the nation.

Re-fashioning an identity: celebrating the 165th anniversary of Indian South Africans

Dr Ismail Vadi|Published

This powerful exploration of identity reveals the ongoing struggle faced by Indian South Africans in reconciling their heritage with modern realities

Shut Down the Israeli Embassy: SA's moral duty in face of covert Palestinian transfer

Professor Yusuf Chikte|Published

As Palestinians arrive in South Africa stripped of their belongings and fleeing genocide, an unsettling narrative unfolds. Is the country becoming a conduit for ...

Why our G20 legacy must move from policy vision to real implementation

Sunil Geness|Published

South Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads as it prepares for the G20 summit, with the potential to pave the way for meaningful progress across the continent, writes ...

Blood money: when insurance becomes a motive for murder in the Indian community

Professor Nirmala Gopal|Published

Discover the unsettling truth behind insurance-motivated murders within Indian communities as we explore the clash between tradition and modernity, where financial ...

It’s about time South Africans paid the right price for power

Jennifer Reddy|Published

In a recent court ruling, South Africans have gained newfound hope as the National Energy Regulator faces demands for increased transparency and accountability in ...

From indenture to the property moguls

Advocate Lavan Gopaul|Published

Discover the inspiring journey of Indian indentured labourers in South Africa, who transformed adversity and hardship into an entrepreneurial legacy of property ...

Commemorating 165 years of indenture to South Africa: challenging Thala Vidhi in search of a better life

Selvan Naidoo|Published

Discover how the legacy of Indian indentured workers has shaped South Africa's socio-economic landscape and inspired generations to rewrite their destiny.

Beyond the footnote: reclaiming the history of Indian indenture

Professor Brij Maharaj|Published

Discover the rich narrative of Indian indentured labourers as we explore their harrowing journey, enduring resilience, and complex legacy on the 165th anniversary ...

Carriers of the Light for the common good

Yogan Naidoo|Published

Indentured Indians played an integral role in resisting oppression and building a legacy of resilience that continues to inspire the fight for equality today.

Please don't catch this buzz

Ravi Govender|Published

What do buzzwords mean when juxtaposed against the struggles facing everyday people? In a world overshadowed by political jargon, it's time to confront the raw realities ...

Stop the cancer ravaging the spirt of ageing parents

Yogin Devan|Published

It is becoming more frequent that I hear from friends and acquaintances that children, once the joy and comfort of ageing parents, now seem distant, distracted, ...

The name is ‘M-A-M-D-A-N-I’

Abigail Nadar Nepaul|Published

If you, like me, get your news from social media you would have been bombarded with this song on social media last week following the news of Zohran Mamdani being ...

Beyond fear politics: what SA can learn from Mamdani's New York victory

ROSHAN JAINATH|Published

THE story of New York's new mayor, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, starts not in America but in Cape Town.

Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange

The Conversation|Published

By the time Zohran Mamdani became the next mayor-elect of New York City on November 4, 2025, many Americans were familiar with his progressive platform and legislative ...

When South Africa’s cricket kings forsake their queens

Vanessa Govender|Published

INDIA’S triumph at the Women’s T20 World Cup last month was a spectacle of skill, grit, and national pride. Yet, as the confetti settled in Dubai, a piercing voice ...

Women’s sport: support, choice, and perspective

Robbie Naidoo|Published

I LISTENED eagerly to South African social media personality Thanja Vuur’s comments about the lack of support for the Proteas women’s team at last Sunday’s Cricket ...

Why Indian South Africans are no longer a “middle-man minority”

Dasarath Chetty|Published

The term “Indian” defines a highly visible social group that is often perceived as homogeneous by outsiders. Research indicates that negative stereotypes of Indian ...

Gaza, the non-existent ceasefire and the Genocide enablers

Yesh Govender|Published

This column dives into the complexities of the recently declared ceasefire in Palestine and exposes the realities of continued violence, questioning the effectiveness ...