Opinion and Analysis
Why is Jacob Zuma attacking queer people?
Former president puts tribal patriarchy ahead of our human rights
Opinion | 31 January 2024
Four resources for journalists from the world’s top investigative conference
Opinion | 28 December 2023
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
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
Analysis | 11 December 2023
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
Opinion | 7 December 2023
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
By Nadav Weiman
Analysis | 19 November 2023
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.
By Daneel Knoetze and David Bruce
Opinion | 7 November 2023
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
By Joel Bregman
Opinion | 6 November 2023
Community policing forums should be holding police accountable
CPFs are not just there to help cops do their jobs
Opinion | 3 November 2023
Tshwane must stop violating Hammanskraal residents’ rights
Following the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, the City needs to comply with the Public Protector’s orders
Opinion | 3 November 2023