Opinion
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OPINION: Why credible journalism matters more than ever in the fight against misinformation
OpinionAs South Africa prepares for the 2026 local elections, journalists face growing pressure to combat fake news, misinformation and AI-generated…
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Opinion – June 30: A day that left more questions than answers
OpinionWhat we encountered was powerful, intense, and, at times, deeply unsettling.
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OPINION: The Hot Topic – Youth Day fails to shift youth realities
OpinionUnemployment, lack of opportunity and rising social challenges continue to shape the lives of South Africa’s youth despite repeated promises…
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Opinions: Mrs Vee's cup of words: When egos cost a city
OpinionEkurhuleni faces growing uncertainty as continued budget delays, governance challenges and political divisions raise concerns over service delivery, economic stability…
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OPINION: Roads, potholes and politics: Can South Africa’s local elections fix failing service delivery?
OpinionA frustrating road trip beyond Gauteng became a stark reminder of South Africa’s crumbling infrastructure, deepening concerns over corruption, failing…
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Opinion: Mrs Vee’s Cup of Words – A nation still bleeding – are we truly free or just pretending?
OpinionWe still treat each other differently based on the colour of our skin, subtly, sometimes unconsciously, but undeniably
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OPINION | Fuel hikes hit hard as cost-of-living crisis intensifies
OpinionRising petrol costs are placing pressure on households, driving up transport and food prices, and raising concerns about job security…
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The Hot Topic: Opinion – Addressing undocumented foreigners in South Africa
OpinionFrom past violence to current debates, the presence of undocumented foreign nationals highlights complex challenges that demand urgent and collective…
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Mrs Vee’s Cup of Words: SOPA felt like a pipe dream and empty promises
OpinionResidents demand accountability as SOPA highlights promises without visible change in Gauteng’s services and job creation.
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Mrs Vee’s Cup of Words: Opinion: What are we voting for in the local elections?
Local newsFor some voters, voting for a particular party is not a choice but a family mandate. Because they have experienced…
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The Hot Topic – Opinion: Children pay the price while accountability comes too late
OpinionFrom unsafe scholar transport to reactionary governance, the loss of young lives exposes a pattern of neglect, silence and performative…
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Mrs Vee’s Cup of Words – 2026, a year of crisis and little hope
OpinionThis year, Ekurhuleni faced a series of protests, each highlighting a painful truth: Residents feel abandoned.
