Opinion

Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill: MPs failed dismally to consult the public

Flawed hearings made a mockery of constitutional requirements

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Opinion | 5 April 2017

Seven reasons why Reclaim The City Is occupying Helen Bowden and Woodstock Hospital

Clear plans needed for social housing in Cape Town

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Opinion | 4 April 2017

Silicosis: the shifting sands of compensation for sick miners

Demutualisation of insurer adds new twist

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Opinion | 28 March 2017

Silicosis: unpacking the gold mines’ strategy

Settlement plan as court date approaches

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Opinion | 27 March 2017

Tafelberg decision: the moment of truth for Zille and her Cabinet

On Wednesday, the Western Cape government must decide if it will “continue with a legacy of apartheid spatial planning” or not

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Opinion | 20 March 2017

South Africa refuses to support initiative to restrict deadly asbestos trade

A proposal by a dozen African states would list chrysotile asbestos under global treaty on hazardous substances

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Opinion | 14 March 2017

SASSA: Holding Bathabile Dlamini accountable

It’s up to the President and Parliament, not the courts

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Opinion | 13 March 2017

Child grants can help mothers get better jobs

Research shows that grants make it easier for women to look for work

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Opinion | 2 March 2017

South Africa lacks statistics on gender

Public access to data crucial to address sex and gender based crime

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Opinion | 1 March 2017

Young leaders call on president to take action against xenophobia

Open letter to President Jacob Zuma and Minister Malusi Gigaba

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Opinion | 28 February 2017

Bongiwe Ninini’s murder shines a light on inequality

Field in which she was dumped was supposed to be developed

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Opinion | 17 February 2017

Why the Life Esidimeni scandal was predictable

Regulation is urgently required

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Opinion | 6 February 2017

Building rules and regulations work against Cape Town’s poor

We must challenge planning and land use management if we want a more equal city

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Opinion | 1 February 2017

Distinguishing bias from bullshit

Two perspectives on fake news

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Opinion | 31 January 2017

TVET student protests are the result of years of neglect

Colleges should not play second fiddle to universities

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Opinion | 30 January 2017

Minister Madikizela prejudges Tafelberg debate

He should recuse himself from decision on affordable housing for Sea Point property

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Opinion | 27 January 2017