Raise both hands to your enemies

Lance Fredericks|Published

In the wake of a controversial podcast’s derogatory remarks about Coloured people, public outrage has reignited conversations about the lingering scars of apartheid. But what if we considered a reconciliation rooted in both accountability and open-ha…

The value of a calm head in a heated world

Lance Fredericks|Published

OPINION: Rising US-South Africa trade tensions and new tariffs are putting pressure on consumers — but maybe South Africans should respond with calm, kindness, and ...

'Shape up’? No, MEC — it’s time to ship out

Community Contributor|Published

OPINION: The Northern Cape Health MEC must resign, not reform, after a damning report exposed deadly neglect and systemic failures in psychiatric care under his ...

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 — ...

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 ...

Victories and veneers: When Springbok glory masks a nation’s pain

Lance Fredericks|Published

A reflection on ongoing public criticism that the Springboks’ success is being used to distract from South Africa’s deepening crises – with voices urging that pride ...

I nearly klapped a cellphone zombie. Then I matured

Lance Fredericks|Published

A near-collision in a mall parking lot sparks a reflection on cellphone distractions, parenting, and what real maturity looks like. From Brad Williams’ “Elf on a ...

Watch VideoThe man at the centre of the Mkhwanazi, Mchunu storm: Who is Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala?

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala faces charges of corruption, attempted murder, and fraud amid explosive revelations linking him to high-level political interference ...

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 ...

WWF photo competition celebrates South Africa’s beauty beyond the selfie

Lance Fredericks|Published

From majestic giraffes to star trails and human resilience, WWF’s ‘Through Your Lens’ winners remind South Africans what’s worth protecting.

Northern Cape pilots new health care payment model

Morgan Morgan|Published

The Northern Cape is testing a new capitation-based health care payment model in Phokwane as part of a national pilot to inform the roll-out of South Africa’s National ...

Honesty, the best policy … sometimes

Lance Fredericks|Published

A light-hearted reflection on honesty, from childhood fibs to grown-up dilemmas – and why telling the truth with kindness might just be the best (and trickiest) ...

Researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain. The truth is a little more complicated

The Conversation|Published

A recent MIT study suggests that relying on ChatGPT may reduce cognitive engagement, but experts argue the findings are more about how we use AI than proof that ...

The other 364 days: A story of hope, health and corporate heart

Danie van der Lith|Published

As Mandela Day inspires acts of goodwill across South Africa, DKMS Africa urges businesses to extend their impact beyond the symbolic 67 minutes by using their resources, ...

Watch VideoFrom sieves to Centre Court: Wimbledon still serves up magic

Lance Fredericks|Published

A nostalgic look at Wimbledon’s golden memories leads into a preview of the 2025 tournament, where legends and rising stars gear up for another sizzling showdown ...

OPINION: Older, wiser, and still worthy of respect

Lance Fredericks|Published

A powerful reflection on how older people are often sidelined in today’s fast-paced world, especially by their own children. This piece offers hard truths, quiet ...

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 ...