Opinion and Analysis
Why is there so much conflict between Abahlali and the state?
Scarcity of houses is just one part of a problem that has its roots in the province’s 1990s violence
Analysis | 20 September 2018
Sibusiso Mavuka has spent ten years in prison, and appeared in court 91 times. He has never been convicted of any crime.
Mandela’s 100th birthday is a time for us to reflect on our criminal justice system
By Lee-Anne Bruce and Palesa Madi
Opinion | 18 September 2018
The protection of women’s rights begins with childhood
Men who are abused as boys are more likely to be violent as adults
By Jean Elphick, Letsie Makhoaphe and Catherine Sofianos
Opinion | 12 September 2018
Affordable Housing: City of Cape Town and developers at crossroads
An inclusionary housing policy can stimulate density and new development
By Jonty Cogger and Jared Rossouw
Opinion | 11 September 2018
Expropriation from the poor
Reblocking of informal settlements can be development in reverse, argues Jared Sacks
By Jared Sacks
Opinion | 6 September 2018
Human rights: We should not only target the state, says Constitutional Court judge
Companies and individuals also have duties
Opinion | 5 September 2018
Cost order against NGO weakens democracy
The South African History Archive should be able to access documents exposing crimes under apartheid
By Sharon Ekambaram and Mluleki Marongo
Opinion | 3 July 2018
Schools ignore the law when enforcing payment of school fees
More accountability is needed
By Sipho Mzakwe
Opinion | 19 June 2018
Using municipal land for bowling greens during a housing crisis is unjust
Fish Hoek has enough space to build affordable housing
Opinion | 14 June 2018