Opinion and Analysis
All they ask is access to books: SA is failing the blind
South Africa has still not ratified the Marrakesh Treaty it adopted in 2013
Opinion | 17 November 2025
Women in informal settlements are often silenced
They are systematically excluded from participating in local political life
By Lungelo Mncwabe, Zandile Nsibande and Nerishka Singh
Opinion | 13 November 2025
Withdrawal of US aid has hurt South Africa’s HIV programme
Number of viral load tests is significantly lower than expected
By Nathan Geffen and Marcus Low
Analysis | 4 November 2025
How Zimbabwe is suppressing journalism
Following arrests and draconian legislation, editors are self-censoring to protect their organisations
By Zimbabwean correspondent
Analysis | 17 October 2025
The debt trap and how to get out of it
There are institutions which can help if you’re in debt
By Nick Fabré
Opinion | 17 October 2025
Queue, the beloved country
We have come to accept that we must queue for hours for every public service - but it’s not normal
Opinion | 6 October 2025
What makes an ethical judge?
Our judiciary has been plagued by unethical conduct
Analysis | 4 October 2025
Dial-a-ride is an example of good service
City of Cape Town should nurture it, not cut it
By Elena Moore
Analysis | 9 September 2025
National Dialogue: let’s listen to young people, not to the political elite
A view from the National Convention
Opinion | 25 August 2025