The Hidden Cost of Aid: Why Africa must guard its health data against exploitation

Tswelopele Makoe|Published

Ghana's recent rejection of a US-backed health agreement raises critical questions about data privacy and sovereignty in Africa. As nations like Zimbabwe and Zambia ...

Too much salt, too little awareness: Understanding the link to hypertension

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover how South Africa's average salt consumption exceeds recommended limits and learn about the serious health risks associated with high blood pressure, along ...

Does Ghana have the moral authority to challenge South Africa on xenophobia?

Phapano Phasha|Published

As Ghana petitions the AU over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa, this article questions the moral authority of Ghana in addressing xenophobia, exploring ...

The Masemola case: A wake-up call for South African boardrooms

Supplied|Published

The suspension of Fannie Masemola reveals not just a scandal but a systemic risk of procurement fraud that threatens organisations at all levels. This article explores ...

Will rising diesel prices demolish South Africa's construction industry?

Roelof van den Berg|Published

South Africa's infrastructure delivery is at risk as diesel prices soar, driven by geopolitical tensions and potential fuel levy reversals. The construction sector ...

South African workforce drowning in relentless fuel price hikes

Siyasanga Kashe|Published

Are rising fuel prices eroding the financial resilience of South Africa’s workforce? Discover how these hikes are impacting employee well-being and what employers ...

What Sisi Tolashe's removal reveals about governance in South Africa

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

Is the removal of Sisi Tolashe a sign of genuine accountability in South Africa's governance, or merely a performance? This article explores the complexities behind ...

What Trump can learn from Xi Jinping's approach to diplomacy

Abbey Makoe|Published

Donald Trump's recent state visit to China marks a significant moment in US-China relations, highlighting the fierce competition between the two superpowers. What ...

Ramaphosa’s ANC Unity Failure: How it cost the party its 2024 majority

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to unity within the ANC has led to unforeseen consequences. How did his leadership style contribute to the party's historic electoral ...

Ramaphosa's response to ConCourt ruling: Legal manoeuvre or leasrship in crisis?

Pikolomzi Qaba|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa stands firm in the face of a Constitutional Court ruling that has reignited debates about his leadership and the Phala Phala scandal. Will ...

Four Findings, One Truth: ConCourt forces accountability on Phala Phala

Sizwe Dlamini|Published

This week, the Constitutional Court delivered a pivotal ruling on the Phala Phala saga, striking down unconstitutional parliamentary rules and affirming that President ...

Flow Management Regulations: Crypto assets enter the exchange control arena

Jashwin Baijoo|Published

South Africa's National Treasury has introduced new Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, set to reshape the landscape for crypto assets by imposing stricter ...

How the new earnings threshold impacts South African employers

Carole Ratcliffe|Published

A new earnings threshold took effect on 1 May, raising the level at which employees qualify for protections under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. This adjustment, ...

India-Africa Summit 2026: A new era of cooperation?

Phapano Phasha|Published

As the India-Africa Summit approaches, leaders from over 40 nations prepare to discuss mutual growth and cooperation. What can we expect from this pivotal gathering ...

How crypto is transforming organisational performance and innovation

Sebaga Manyeula|Published

Discover how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are revolutionising business operations, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, and redefining organisational ...

How the DBE catalogue is transforming South Africa’s textbook reform

Mathanzima Mweli|Published

As South Africa strives to improve reading outcomes in its education system, the DBE's Learning and Teaching Support Material catalogue emerges as a pivotal reform. ...

Failed systems, delayed responses a major let-down for SA’s missing children

Tswelopele Makoe|Published

In South Africa, a child goes missing every five hours, with up to 23% never found or found deceased. This alarming statistic reveals a disturbing routine of child ...

Phala Phala and the GNU: A perfectly timed political accident

Nyasha Mpani|Published

The Constitutional Court's ruling on the Phala Phala matter has not only reopened a scandal but has also ignited a political crisis for the ANC and President Cyril ...

Understanding the context of xenophobia protests in South Africa

Ebrahim Harvey|Published

This article delves into the recent protests against undocumented migrant workers in South Africa, exploring the historical roots and complexities of xenophobia ...