Zero stars, zero excuses: What Hyundai’s Grand i10 defence says about road safety in South Africa

Danie van der Lith|Published

Hyundai South Africa has defended the Grand i10 after a zero-star Global NCAP adult safety rating, reigniting debate over weak local regulations, minimum safety ...

Dion George's resignation highlights divisions within the DA

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Dion George's resignation from the DA reveals significant ideological rifts and factionalism within South Africa's second-largest political party.

Maybe we should treat people like dogs

Lance Fredericks|Published

From a New Year’s hike in Hong Kong to observing unusually contented dogs, this column reflects on gratitude, presence and what safety and care could mean for South ...

Botswana diamonds and the clamour for resource sovereignty

Bheki Gila|Published

Explore the implications of Anglo-American's decision to sell its controlling interest in De Beers and how it reflects a broader narrative of resource sovereignty ...

When governance becomes a guessing game

Monty Quill|Published

A Kimberley resident reflects on how the murky handling of Sol Plaatje Municipality’s municipal manager saga has turned local governance into a confusing guessing ...

South Africa's elections at risk as voter apathy grows

Bongani Hans|Published

As South Africa approaches its local government elections, the IEC warns of a troubling decline in voter turnout, driven by dissatisfaction with service delivery ...

South Africa is ‘safe to a large extent’ – and that’s the problem

Monty Quill|Published

When the Tourism Minister recently said South Africa is “safe to a large extent”, it sounded less like reassurance and more like the fine print you read before deciding ...

A Christmas lesson from Angus

Lance Fredericks|Published

A small, seemingly ordinary moment with a dog becomes a lens for exploring resilience, adaptability, and ultimately the essence of Christmas: relationship and connection. ...

How my mix-tape made the trip shorter

Lance Fredericks|Published

From quirky road-trip playlists to soaring festive prices, this column explores the joys of sharing music, the unwritten rules of life, and the need for fairness ...

South Africa's water crisis: a lived reality demanding urgent reforms

Anja du Plessis|Published

In a nation where clean water is becoming a distant dream for many, urgent reforms are essential to salvage a struggling system. AGSA's chilling report provides ...

The eagle and the fallen man: Ngcukaitobi’s brilliance, Mchunu’s undoing

Nco Dube|Updated

When brilliant legal advocacy meets political arrogance: Nco Dube examines how Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi's exceptional legal strategy couldn't salvage Senzo Mchunu's ...

Scrolling to our Doom: When smartphone FOMO fragments our brains

Lance Fredericks|Published

A thoughtful look at how constant smartphone checking is reshaping our behaviour, harming focus, weakening memory and diluting real conversation — supported by research ...

Lipstick, laughter and a R65-billion budget: Imogen Mashazi is everything that is wrong with public service in South Africa ...

Lee Rondganger|Published

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s appearance at the Madlanga Commission exposed the deeper failures of South Africa’s public service. Her distracted ...

The reward of the ongoing journey to simplicity

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Swedish Death Cleaning is about more than just decluttering; it's about reevaluating what's truly important. It's about making life easier for loved ones who'll ...

Hello December, let the festive chaos begin

Danie van der Lith|Published

A lively, conversational column celebrating the arrival of December in South Africa, highlighting the sun-soaked festive season, holiday travel, family gatherings, ...

Window dressing will not win Kimberlites’ hearts

Lance Fredericks|Published

Kimberley shone for the recent marathon after another hasty city clean-up – impressive, yes, but also temporary. A light polish for visitors isn’t the long-term ...

‘Harmful by design’: SA urged to act amid global push for smartphone-free childhood

Marlene Minopetros|Published

As the new year approaches, the push for a smartphone-free childhood garners urgency, aiming to protect South African children from the pitfalls of early digital ...

LETTER: Justice for Mandy Bailey must send a message

Tumi Majola|Published

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The writer urges the court to impose a harsh sentence on Mandy Bailey’s murderer as a strong message against gender-based violence and femicide ...

LETTER: Unreported teen pregnancies expose deep systemic failures

Shaine Griqua|Published

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Shaine Griqua Advice and Development Centre warns that the Northern Cape faces a worsening crisis of unreported teenage pregnancies and ...