Opinion

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

All political parties should prioritise early childhood needs

Sexual harassment in the courts is an open secret

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

We must reject the government’s dirty energy plans

This year’s Integrated Resources Plan is horrifying

Rescue on the beach: Easy-to-use devices placed on popular beaches could save lives

Automated External Defibrillators and simple airway devices can be used by bystanders to help victims of cardiac arrest and drowning

Two people are killed in gang violence in the Western Cape every day

At least 74 were bystanders

Why is Jacob Zuma attacking queer people?

Former president puts tribal patriarchy ahead of our human rights

Four resources for journalists from the world’s top investigative conference

The EU protects its companies from Big Pharma. South Africa needs to do the same

Critical work being done by local scientists is at risk

Police brutality is a big problem. Here’s how to change the law to fix it

But amending the law will not be enough. Police leadership must commit to addressing brutality.

Coalition governments are here to stay. Here are proposals for making them work better

But even with the best proposals, without a shift in political culture coalition governments will be unstable

Community policing forums should be holding police accountable

CPFs are not just there to help cops do their jobs

Tshwane must stop violating Hammanskraal residents’ rights

Following the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, the City needs to comply with the Public Protector’s orders

Insult to injury: will there be any justice for District Six families?

Six families ask the state to expropriate their homes to avoid eviction

Budget cuts: Why doesn’t the government use some of the money in this R459-billion account?

The reasons for not using money from the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account are political, not legal or economic

How complaints against judges are handled needs to change

The Judicial Service Commission’s failings threaten judicial accountability and independence

Early childhood development programmes should be part of free basic education

Only a third of children in SA are enrolled in ECD programmes