Why Nigeria’s Power Supply Isn’t Affordable and Reliable
Nigeria’s electricity reforms look solid on paper, but the real-world results still lag.
South Africa
Travel as Activism: 6 Stories of Black Women Who Refused to ‘Stay Put’ in Apartheid South Africa
The stories of six South African women who travelled to fight for workers and for women’s rights, and risked it all.
‘Drop the Block’ Under the Microscope: Justice Must Flow Like Water
Preserving South Africa’s water supply is not only a matter of justice today, it is a generational responsibility. Without decisive action, the next generation will inherit the consequences of today’s corruption and mismanagement.
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Legal Aid Helps Scores of People, Mostly Pensioners, for Free in Wills Week
The Master of the High Court estimates that more than 70% of working South Africans do not have wills
South African Men May Now Take Their Wife’s Surname – Why Traditional Leaders Are Upset
Although the judgment promotes gender equality, it opens another chapter in the struggle between customs and constitutional rights.
Getting Guns off the Streets
Nearly 22,000 guns were confiscated over the past five years. Almost 7,000 confiscated guns were linked to murder cases.
Embrace History and Help Build a Better South Africa
(Parliamentary debate: Establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces) In a country where the economy is not growing, unemployment stands at over 33% and the people are desperate for a job or some form of income, the EFF thinks it would be worthwhile […]
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Community Takes Action to Fix Randburg
The idea is for every business to take care of its immediate surroundings.
High Murder Rate: South Africans Are Not Truly Free
(Parliamentary debate on Heritage Day: “Celebrating the lives of our heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our freedom”) Every nation has its own historical heroes and heroines who will always be close to their hearts and whose legacy will remain special. Today’s heroes are equally important, though. In South Africa, these modern […]
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One in Three South Africans Have Never Heard of AI – What This Means for Policy
As South Africa moves towards a national AI strategy, the focus must be on people and not just technology.
Has Your Learner Been Given a Tablet?
Making promises to children and then letting them down is a crying shame. To make matters even worse, the culprit is the President of the country and his empty promises directly harm these children’s future. In his 2019 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa promised that all schools in South Africa would […]
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Here’s What the Government Plans to Do About Plastic Pollution
Global Plastic Treaty reached a deadlock in August, but South Africa is pushing ahead with regulations
South Africans Caught in Nepal Prison Fires
13,500 inmates escaped from prisons during riots last week
ANC Violates the Rights of North West Residents
During today’s session of the North West Provincial Legislature, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) pointed the finger directly at the ANC for destroying the environment and thus jeopardising the country’s future. In terms of the Constitution, government is mandated to conserve the environment, prevent pollution and protect everyone’s right to a healthy living environment. […]
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Karoo Learners Participate in International Robotics Competition
Two teams from Carnarvon High School took part in the World Robot Olympiad Open Championship in Slovenia
Malawi Can End Hunger After the 2025 Elections if Bold Steps Are Taken to Transform Food Systems
After the elections, Malawi’s government will need to confront deep-rooted structural challenges to secure lasting food security and drive inclusive economic growth.
World Views Kirk Assassination as an Attack on Conservative Values and Norms
The unprecedented public outcry of shock, grief and anger following Charlie Kirk’s murder two days ago clearly shows that the incident is not merely viewed as an attack on a young man’s life, but on conservative values and norms in general. After years of intense attacks, and at times even domination, by liberal and woke […]
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Satanic Panic: 5 ‘Occult’ Crimes That Gripped South Africa’s Imagination
From demon-possessed killers to charismatic cultists, it can sometimes seem as though South Africa is at war with evil itself.
MPs Debate South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The country had a legal and moral obligation to act, says international relations director-general
The Time for Consequences Against Gary Van Niekerk Is Long Overdue
The GOOD Party is appalled, but not surprised, by Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk’s decision to leave South Africa on the eve of his criminal trial. This brazen act of evasion is just the latest chapter in a long and sordid story of impunity, enabled by a complicit and lethargic coalition.
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Potential Outcomes From National Dialogue Should Be Measured Against Participation and Action
The potential outcomes of the National Dialogue should be measured against participation in the National Convention, with the ultimate test being whether action will be taken to address problems. Although President Cyril Ramaphosa stated during question time in Parliament today that all South Africans were represented at the National Convention, he knows it was not […]
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A Victory for Ditsobotla Residents
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the announcement that national government will directly intervene in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg. The people of Lichtenburg and Coligny have been plagued by the lawlessness and mismanagement characterising the Municipality for years. The Freedom Front Plus along with organisations such as Sakeliga has repeatedly called on […]
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Dial-A-Ride Is an Example of Good Service
City of Cape Town should nurture it, not cut it
Joseph Kabila Is on Trial for Treason in the Drc. What the Case Against the Former President Is All About
Accusations of treason against former DRC president Joseph Kabila are evidence of the fallout between him and his successor.