Opinion

Unless this government fixes SAPS, it won’t meet its other objectives

We need a new approach to policing from Minister Senzo Mchunu

Executive pay: the virus Elon Musk is exporting back to SA

The effects of the $45-billion pay package offered to the Tesla boss will be felt across the world

Expanded Public Works Programme could play an important role in upgrading informal settlements

Workers recruited in informal settlements are well placed to manage the process

Elections 2024: Low voter turnout must be fixed

Glitches and slow queues need to be seen in light of IEC’s budget cuts

Hold officials personally liable to strengthen our democracy

Accountability through the ballot box is not enough

Which party promises the best climate strategy?

The EFF has the most comprehensive policy but it is not a good one

Elections 2024: A party for the children is a party for the future

All political parties should prioritise early childhood needs

Sexual harassment in the courts is an open secret

But the Chief Justice has still not taken steps to deal with it

We must reject the government’s dirty energy plans

This year’s Integrated Resources Plan is horrifying

Rescue on the beach: Easy-to-use devices placed on popular beaches could save lives

Automated External Defibrillators and simple airway devices can be used by bystanders to help victims of cardiac arrest and drowning

Two people are killed in gang violence in the Western Cape every day

At least 74 were bystanders

Why is Jacob Zuma attacking queer people?

Former president puts tribal patriarchy ahead of our human rights

Four resources for journalists from the world’s top investigative conference

The EU protects its companies from Big Pharma. South Africa needs to do the same

Critical work being done by local scientists is at risk

Police brutality is a big problem. Here’s how to change the law to fix it

But amending the law will not be enough. Police leadership must commit to addressing brutality.

Coalition governments are here to stay. Here are proposals for making them work better

But even with the best proposals, without a shift in political culture coalition governments will be unstable