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ANC and unions seem clueless about implications of his announcement

The problem of gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of SA’s deepest and most painful social crises.

Freedom of speech is sacred — but it only works when paired with accountability. When journalists or PR people twist narratives, that’s not free speech. That’s intellectual fraud dressed up as clickbait.

What comes to mind when you think about agriculture’s role in our economy?

The presentation of the Babita Deokaran Fallen Hero of Integrity plaque to the family of the late Mpho Mafole was marked by the family still grieving his loss.

SA's medium-term budget policy statement presented by Enoch Godongwana outlines a critical economic path amidst challenges like unemployment and slow growth. The budget aims to stabilise debt, boost growth, and promote private sector-led job creation.

The text criticises the normalisation of hunger and malnutrition in SA, pointing out the state's failure to fulfil constitutional rights to basic nutrition while certain sectors profit significantly from the food system.

The mining sector has both the resources and the influence to drive this transformation. The question that remains is whether it has the will to make that shift.

SA is facing a growing crisis due to the rise of illicit alcohol, driven by high excise taxes that make legal alcohol more expensive than untaxed alternatives.

To every village and township matriculant: believe in your year. Go conquer. Let’s meet on the other side, standing tall.

The letter to the minister of finance criticises the increasing excise duties on nicotine solutions in vaping products, arguing that the taxes have not reduced youth smoking or smoking rates and may instead push consumers towards harmful illicit tobacco.

The widespread sharing of children's sports images on digital platforms highlights the associated risks like exploitation and cyberbullying and the inadequacies in current legal protections in SA.

Can we rely on and trust the leaders of the G20 to introduce bold, brave, and substantive gender equality and equity changes?

SA is classified as a water-scarce country, with an average annual rainfall that is about half the global average and highly uneven rainfall distribution across regions.

Diabetic employees face challenges in the workplace, and there's a need for inclusive environments, underscoring the importance of flexible schedules, healthy meal options, designated glucose testing areas, and mental health support.