Opinion and Analysis

Sophia’s Choice: Farm worker has to decide which of her children to feed

Loan repayments leave mother-of-four destitute

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Analysis | 15 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

Deductions from social grants: how it all works

“First they steal our money, and then we are forced to beg them for a loan”

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Analysis | 3 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

Will mining company be held accountable for damage to West Coast?

Here is what the judge in the Tormin case has to consider

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Analysis | 26 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

This water crisis won’t be Cape Town’s last

It’s time to implement long-term strategies in the face of climate change and population growth

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Analysis | 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

SASSA contractor may have to pay back millions of rands

Cash Paymaster Services told to repay profits

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Analysis | 27 January 2017