Opinion
Western Cape has tried a new approach to housing. It’s bearing fruit
The programme accepts that informal settlements are a major part of our cities
Opinion | 13 January 2023
Prisons watchdog needs sharper teeth
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services is struggling for independence
Opinion | 28 November 2022
30 things the City has done to clean up Cape Town’s vleis, rivers and wetlands
All water quality test results are now available to the public online
Opinion | 22 November 2022
Why is government taking so long to finalise water standards?
Much needed legislation has not moved since 2017. It’s up to us, the public, to put pressure on our elected leaders to finish the job.
Opinion | 18 November 2022
No school fees? Then no matric dance!
Some schools are trying to stop learners going to the dance because their parents haven’t paid school fees. This is illegal
By Tasreeq Ferreira and Anathi Canham
Opinion | 15 November 2022
Learners with disabilities must get a place in school
Support should be provided to those who enroll in ordinary public schools
Opinion | 3 November 2022
Housing: time to replace the outdated one-plot-one-house model
We have to build much denser cities
Opinion | 11 October 2022
Municipalities must play their role in early childhood development
Local governments can change the policies that are hampering the development of South Africa’s children
Opinion | 10 October 2022
New copyright bill will take South Africa into the 21st century at last
The bill will give South African artists and creators benefits and rights already enjoyed in many countries
Opinion | 15 September 2022