Other Opinions
Black African migrants are not the reason South Africa is broken
26th June 2026 I have always felt like an exile at home. I did not gently enter this world after leaving, without consent, the enchanted kingdom of plenty and... →
Four ways disinformation about migration is circulating in South Africa
By: Africa Check 25th June 2026 In 2026, anti-migrant groups have organised dozens of protests and demonstrations across South Africa, calling for stricter action against... →
The Achilles’ heel of South Africa: Local government
22nd June 2026 We are only halfway through the year, but arguably the most important political event of 2026 will be the local government elections on 4 November,... →
Social Grants and the Future of Digital Payments in South Africa
15th June 2026 Social protection remains one of the most visible, impactful, and fundamentally necessary pillars of South Africa’s democratic settlement. The... →
Unprepared projects hold back climate finance
12th June 2026 After three years of following JET money, Thabo Molelekwa finds the focus of high-level discussions now is how to prepare and implement projects... →
Opinion: Reimagining public health service design in the era of National Health Insurance and digital health
5th June 2026 South Africa's health system carries the heavy imprint of history. The apartheid era bequeathed a fragmented, inequitable system in which race... →
Is local lagging?
5th June 2026 Billions are flowing into South Africa’s green economy. #PowerTracker investigates whether local manufacturers, workers and communities are truly... →
The cage, the bullet and the border: How Southern Africa punishes dissent and why our region must reclaim its institutions
4th June 2026 From Harare to Dar es Salaam to Mbabane to Lusaka, governments have learned they no longer need a guilty verdict to silence critics. They need a... →
Mbeki is not the 'super president'
2nd June 2026 Mpumelelo Mkhabela is not given to cheap political theatre. He is usually a level-headed analyst, with the rare gift of making his point without... →
Opinion: South Africa's Digital Identity Regulations: A Governance Crossroads
29th May 2026 Can new rules unlock integrated public services without eroding citizen control?, asks Mark Burke in this latest opinion article. For well over a... →
