Opinion and Analysis
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
Insult to injury: will there be any justice for District Six families?
Six families ask the state to expropriate their homes to avoid eviction
By Jonty Cogger
Opinion | 2 November 2023
Budget cuts: Why doesn’t the government use some of the money in this R459-billion account?
The reasons for not using money from the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account are political, not legal or economic
By Gilad Isaacs and Kelle Howson
Opinion | 31 October 2023
Housing in South Africa: How have we done since 1994?
We’ve made progress but the quality of the data is poor, especially the latest census
By Sonia A. Rao and Nathan Geffen
Analysis | 31 October 2023