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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Mkhwanazi is a great example of servant leadership

Mkhwanazi is a leader that inspires respect and admiration for his ability to grasp and work through complex issues.

Dr Vusi Shongwe|Published

Rule of Law: Judicial Accountability is Healthy for Democracy

The judiciary is a no-go area. After all, conventional wisdom dictates that judges are paragons of virtue. They cannot be compared to corruption-prone politicians and public officials. The sooner we demythologize members of the judiciary, the better for us, says the writer.

Prof Sipho Seepe|Published

Liberation History: AfriForum's Desperate Bid to Distort Struggle Heritage

Anyone who claims that singing "Kill the boer, Kill the farmer' is tantamount to declaring war against the Boers is irrational, unreasonable, and disingenuous. Struggle songs are part of the South African heritage, says the writer.

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

It’s time to rethink corporate giving in Africa

Corporate social investment (CSI) is meant to change lives. But what happens when it does the opposite?

Tshego Bokaba|Published

Starlink in South Africa: A lifeline or a Trojan Horse

By providing high-speed internet access, Starlink could spur educational opportunities, healthcare delivery, and economic development in regions currently lacking robust infrastructure. However, concerns persist regarding the affordability of Starlink’s services for low-income households.

Nco Dube|Published

The State's commitment to BEE is in doubt

The speed with which the government showed in wanting to relax the rules for Starlink is at sharp odds with how it treats many small black businesses, some who've gone belly up because their invoices remain unpaid.

Sandile Mdadane|Published

The White Genocide Lie is Apartheid Nostalgia

The “white genocide” myth claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaner farmers, are the victims of a coordinated campaign of violence, enabled or even orchestrated by the Black-majority government.

Nco Dube|Published

Here is a fact: Most South African farmers are black

Johann Kirsten, Director of the Bureau for Economic Research and Wandile Sihlobo Senior Fellow, Department of Agricultural Economics, both from Stellenbosch University argues that South Africa is to blame for providing inaccurate data to feed these false narratives.

The Conversation|Published

Long road ahead to create a professional SAPS

Until corruption and criminal activities are rooted out, no policy – no matter how great it can be – will change the current situation. The SAPS’ shortcomings need more than just a policy, says the writer.

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published