Opinion and Analysis

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

No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester’s escape

Eight months since the highly publicised Parliamentary hearing, little action has been taken by Parliament or Correctional Services

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

Learning from Israel’s past Gaza Strip invasions

“A political resolution that addresses the roots of the conflict is the only way to defend Israel’s borders and citizens” writes a former Israeli soldier

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