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The Lily Mine tragedy is South Africa's shame and injustice, revealing the dark side of 32 years of democracy
Updated 3 hours ago There are moments in a nation's history that define its moral character. Moments that reveal whether those entrusted with power truly value the... →
The refuse crisis in Johannesburg is not a labour dispute, it is the price residents pay for years of financial mismanagement
10th July 2026 Johannesburg's refuse collection crisis is no longer an inconvenience. It has become a public health emergency and another reminder that residents... →
When politics takes precedence over governance, citizens pay the ultimate price
8th July 2026 National Treasury's decision to withhold funding from the City of Johannesburg should concern every South African, not only those who live in the... →
Beyond the build: Green jobs in SA’s renewables industry
7th July 2026 South Africa’s renewable energy industry has created tens of thousands of jobs, but most disappear once construction ends. South Africa’s green... →
Unfinished business: The voice of South Africans cannot be ignored
1st July 2026 For years, I have said that I have unfinished business in the City of Johannesburg. Today, I say with even greater conviction that I have... →
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... →
