IOL Opinion is a space for South Africans to communicate openly about the policies that shape their lived reality.
There can be no doubt South Africans are avid consumers of news, and will always have an opinion or hot take on the latest developments in current affairs and politics.
But how do South Africans make sense of all the changes in government, the alliances forming within national and provincial governments, the decisions made in Parliament, and how they affect us?
Thought leadership has always helped readers make sense of their world. Helping untangle the complex relationships in politics, drawing connections between policy and the lived reality of South Africans, holding power to account and holding up a mirror to society.
This is why IOL has launched IOL Opinion, a progressive thought leadership platform to help South Africans demystify and shed light on current affairs.
IOL Opinion provides a space for South Africans to express themselves in a safe, uncensored space.
“While news is relevant information, the context behind it and the nuances that create and drive news events are often shrouded in mystery,” said IOL Editor Lance Witten. “IOL Opinion aims to not only help South Africans make sense of current affairs locally and on a global scale, but also elicit a deeper understanding in order to create a more visceral emotional attachment to what is happening around, and to them.
“While other thought leadership platforms may seek to tell you what to think, IOL Opinion sheds light on what to think about.”
IOL has assembled a stellar line-up of thought leaders who cover topics across the news and current affairs spectrum, from politics to international relations, sport, lifestyle and entertainment to labour issues. Our journalists and editors also contribute commentary on the events that shape your world.
IOL Opinion also allows you, our readers, to submit opinions and commentary submissions for consideration by our expert commissioning editorial panel.
“IOL upholds the right to freedom of expression,” Witten continued, “and South Africans should feel free to express themselves, and share their experiences with us and those who consume our content across all platforms.”
He also re-affirmed IOL’s commitment to upholding the tenets of the Press Code, and that IOL is a proud member of the South African Press Council.
To find out more, visit IOL Opinion, or email opinion@iol.co.za
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