Dust and deceit: How one lawyer took on Big Asbestos and won

The Conversation|Published

In a landmark case rooted in the asbestos-ravaged communities of the Northern Cape, thousands of South Africans took on a powerful multinational mining company — and won — exposing decades of corporate negligence, cover-ups, and deadly disregard for …

Watch VideoWhat if it were your child? SA’s children are our responsibility

Lance Fredericks|Published

A recent ordeal involving South African footballers stranded abroad has exposed how vulnerable young athletes are to poorly managed tours and false promises. But ...

Imagine the fear: SA youth football team stranded overseas with no return tickets

Lance Fredericks|Published

More than 30 young South African footballers found themselves stranded in Portugal after their academy allegedly failed to book return flights from a tournament ...

No answers, no dialogue: Political fallout grows after Kimberley shutdown

Morgan Morgan|Published

A week after the Kimberley shutdown, political tensions are mounting as ActionSA accuses both civic leaders and the media of sidelining dialogue and deepening the ...

OPINION: When justice feels unfinished

Morgan Morgan|Published

This editorial reflects on a Kathu GBV case in which a convicted abuser received a suspended sentence, questioning whether legal outcomes like this truly serve justice ...

This isn’t a career rush — it’s a survival stampede

Morgan Morgan|Published

OPINION: More than 185,000 SAPS applications in just 48 hours reveal a sobering truth: South Africa’s youth aren’t chasing careers — they’re scrambling to survive ...

A giant cup of tea in the lion’s den

Lance Fredericks|Published

A chance visit to a Cape Flats household reveals how old-fashioned good manners – and a giant cup of tea – may have defused a dangerous situation without anyone ...

The state of young people in the Northern Cape

Opinion|Published

In this special Youth Day feature, Mogomotsi Motshegwe - youth leader, political science lecturer, and advocate for civic participation - reflects on the state of ...

When the game loses its soul: How professionalism is breaking more than just bones

Lance Fredericks|Published

Once rooted in community and camaraderie, contact sports like rugby have become arenas where professionalism and profit often take precedence over player welfare. ...

Because I say so: How power warps truth and changes minds

Lance Fredericks|Published

A personal reflection on how unchecked power – from playgrounds to parliaments – can erode truth, blur conscience, and manipulate the good into doing harm.

Le rona re batho: What June 16 means for the youth of the Northern Cape

Opinion|Published

This Youth Day reflection by Mogomotsi Motshegwe explores what June 16 means to a new generation of Northern Cape youth who, nearly 50 years after the Soweto Uprising, ...

A dry run before the main event: Sol Plaatje just couldn’t wait

Opinion|Published

The only thing flowing freely in Kimberley right now is municipal irony.

Our big boys could yet learn from the small fry

Lance Fredericks|Published

OPINION: As South Africa basks in recent sporting triumphs, this piece turns the spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes behind grassroots development — schoolteachers, ...

OPINION: Good behaviour is its own reward

Lance Fredericks|Published

Someone once wrote, "Children who have been petted and waited upon always expect it; and if their expectations are not met, they are disappointed and discouraged. ...

Monday blues or Monday boost? It's all about perspective

Danie van der Lith|Published

This opinion piece challenges the common dread of Monday by encouraging readers to view it not as a burden but as an opportunity. It explores how the start of the ...

Seeing the world another way - that’s a gift, not a problem

Staff Reporter|Published

Autism Acceptance Month: Through the lens of a father’s journey with his autistic son, this opinion piece highlights why acceptance - not just awareness - is essential ...

Beware, lest the 'remedy' make you scream

Lance Fredericks|Published

Reflecting on childhood memories of Mac's Barbershop, the author explores the dangers of blind trust in a world filled with misinformation, drawing parallels between ...

Just who exactly are you calling ‘stupid’?

Lance Fredericks|Published

Growing up in the tough times of the ’70s and ’80s built resilience in many, yet today’s older generations often underestimate their wisdom in a tech-driven world. ...

The misinformation hangover

Lance Fredericks|Published

Have you ever wondered how misinformation spreads in the digital age? This article explores a humorous tale that highlights a serious issue: the importance of media ...

Enough is enough – start answering the phones

Staff Reporter|Published

Outdated numbers. Endless ringing. No answers. Why is it almost impossible to reach a government office in Kimberley - and what does it say about public service ...