Opinion

South Africa’s early childhood education crisis

President’s call for violence stirs fears of civil unrest

Social workers underappreciated and uverburdened in SA

Have we lost our sense of decency on flights?

Cartoon of the day: 17 March 2025

Does Godongwana’s budget reflect the reality of South Africa?

Cannabis industry only has itself to blame for edibles being banned

A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Forget VAT and trim the fat of corruption

End dogfighting and abuse in our communities

A bitter budget battle awaits in Parliament

Cartoon of the day: 14 March 2025

Deeds office struggles highlight government neglect

South Africa knows its real friend between China and Taiwan

Government spending on civil service remains untouched in budget plans

The disappearance of Joshlin Smith: A case that raises more questions than answers

Cartoon of the day: 12 March 2025

Is Johannesburg on the brink of a major shake-up?

US trade is not the only game in town

Child rape in South Africa deserves real justice

A wild ride through the Drakensberg’s chaos and charm

Pub crawling: A night of chaos, camaraderie and questionable decisions

SA’s reckless drivers don’t understand what it’s like to lose someone in an accident

Who is really committing treason in South Africa?

Crime rules, leadership reacts: Is South Africa past the point of no return?

Trump just wants to ‘drill, baby, drill’

Diggin’ the Dancing King

Joburg’s crumbling roads: The political scramble ahead of the G20 summit

Cartoon of the day: 10 March 2025

True test for DA mettle

City lost its glitter because of cadres

Trump may drop dangling carrot

The secret of a good secret

Ramaphosa’s criticism of Gauteng an own goal or awakening?

Where were you when Johannesburg collapsed around us, Mr President?

A tale of 2 grocery delivery apps – one lightning, one loooooong

A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Can someone please give Ramaphosa a real tour of Joburg?

Lessons from the fringe politics of South Africa’s past

Trump’s chaos strategy could make America loathed again

Sudden storms and soaking rains are here to stay

Strengthening local government to root out corruption

Trump’s pursuit of global hegemony under the guise of peace

Outa’s proposals could save South Africa billions

Turning SA’s litter problem into national pride

Clean fuel policy crucial for the survival of South Africa’s automotive industry

Drug recovery proves change is possible despite system’s flaws

Joburg’s CCTV bylaw fails residents and security firms

Not all Afrikaners back AfriForum’s US appeal

Car theft: Police must fix themselves before blaming others

A doctor’s visit: Humour, horror and a touch of the plague

The hadeda: Nature’s loudest wake-up call

AfriForum’s US visit: A miscalculated move that may backfire

Can South Africa learn a thing or two from Zimbabwe’s education success

Can South Africa be saved from its own government?

The Indian cricket team is the Trump of the sporting world

Short-term letting in South Africa: Navigating body corporate rules and regulations

Easter road carnage: Are we focusing on the wrong numbers?

Shouting match in the White House shakes global status quo

The mighty pen falls silent: A reflection on the media’s struggle for voice

AfriForum’s visit to the US shows how SA politics has no class

A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Load shedding or not, what’s the difference?

Restoring tradition without reinforcing harmful patriarchy

Airlines can’t hide safety incidents from the public

Why we are here to serve you and no one else

The land must return to blacks

Treat literacy as a national emergency

The ugly truth behind sexist jokes in sports

The price of distraction: South Africa’s allergy to the truth

Johannesburg’s decline isn’t your ward councillor’s fault

War, trauma, and lost causes: What now for South Africa’s soldiers?

Is it time to let the market decide South Africa’s airline future?

Dancing through the darkness: A letter to Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Hospitals: Where time slows and emotions intensify

ANC’s budget battle proves its power is waning

SANDF wounds are self-inflicted

AI’s power could be a blessing or a curse