Opinion

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Death penalty debate is a cheap political trick

Politicians are once again trying to use capital punishment to get votes

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Opinion | 1 April 2019

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Unregistered taxis roam our roads

Province should take stronger action

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Opinion | 20 March 2019

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Children are dying in pain because they cannot get the medicines they need

Government has not implemented its palliative care plan

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Opinion | 11 March 2019

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A teenager was sexually violated at her school in October 2015. Her teachers, the principal, and the Gauteng education department all failed her

Family is suing for R1.5 million

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Opinion | 27 February 2019

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Land alone is not enough

If municipalities fail to supply services, communities cannot properly use their land

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Opinion | 25 February 2019

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South Africa’s failure to create manufacturing jobs

To reduce unemployment South Africa needs to prioritise labour-intensive work instead of higher wages, write professors Jeremy Seekings and Nicoli Nattrass

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Opinion | 18 February 2019

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Changing the way our colleges work is key to reducing unemployment

Business should inform curricula to prepare South Africa for the fourth industrial revolution, writes Business Unity SA CEO Tanya Cohen

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Opinion | 15 February 2019

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Why is South Africa’s unemployment rate so high?

If people are not willing to invest in a country, it is almost impossible to generate new jobs, writes Professor Vimal Ranchhod

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Opinion | 14 February 2019

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School principal charged after sexual harassment case

Western Cape Education Department takes action

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Opinion | 12 December 2018