Opinion and Analysis

The right to protest is being blocked by administrative barriers

Municipal officials often misinterpret the law

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Opinion | 26 July 2024

Queer rights: The World Bank must stand firm on Uganda

The fight for equality demands international support

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Opinion | 24 July 2024

We should act against lawyers who undermine the Constitution

There are advocates who are skilled liars, dissemblers, manipulators and propagandists; they employ the implements of legal practice to bedevil and confuse and dismay - the judiciary and the profession should take action

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Opinion | 22 July 2024

Unless this government fixes SAPS, it wonโ€™t meet its other objectives

We need a new approach to policing from Minister Senzo Mchunu

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Opinion | 9 July 2024

Executive pay: the virus Elon Musk is exporting back to SA

The effects of the $45-billion pay package offered to the Tesla boss will be felt across the world

Ann Crotty for Just Share

Opinion | 20 June 2024

Expanded Public Works Programme could play an important role in upgrading informal settlements

Workers recruited in informal settlements are well placed to manage the process

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Opinion | 19 June 2024

Elections 2024: Low voter turnout must be fixed

Glitches and slow queues need to be seen in light of IECโ€™s budget cuts

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Opinion | 3 June 2024

Hold officials personally liable to strengthen our democracy

Accountability through the ballot box is not enough

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Opinion | 30 May 2024

Which party promises the best climate strategy?

The EFF has the most comprehensive policy but it is not a good one

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Opinion | 27 May 2024

SA bank executives coined it during Covid

Banks paid out hefty bonuses, though performance targets were not met

Ann Crotty for Just Share

Analysis | 20 May 2024

Universal Basic Income Grant: What should a payment system look like?

South Africa can learn from Brazil

Abby May, Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant for Open Secrets

Analysis | 13 May 2024

Universal Basic Income Grant: who will profit?

There are risks in using a private company to pay the grants

Abby May, Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant for Open Secrets

Analysis | 10 May 2024

Universal Basic Income Grant: who should run it?

The sad history of Net1 and the Post Office shows that this is an important question

Abby May, Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant for Open Secrets

Analysis | 8 May 2024

Elections 2024: A party for the children is a party for the future

All political parties should prioritise early childhood needs

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Opinion | 18 April 2024

Constitutional Court: where are the judgments?

The Court has not delivered a single judgment this year

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Analysis | 9 April 2024

Sexual harassment in the courts is an open secret

But the Chief Justice has still not taken steps to deal with it

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Opinion | 8 April 2024