Opinion
Unions get back to democratic basics
Misunderstanding and confusion about the platinum sector pay issue persists. And much of the media is to blame for repeating, without analysis, the public relations spin of the mining companies.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 2 June 2014
An ‘oasis of excellence’ in the arid karoo
For all the special pleading by the major teachers’ union, Sadtu and the assertions by basic education minister Angie Motshekga that all is well, our schooling system is in crisis.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 26 May 2014
Why should South Africa decriminalise sex work?
Two recent events brought the question of decriminalisation of sex work into the public eye. The first was the leaking of a draft policy document developed by Amnesty International advocating for decriminalisation of both the buying and selling of sex.
Ayesha Krige and Marlise Richter
Opinion | 23 May 2014
Government should do more to protect communities from companies that destroy environment
Tracey Davies explains how the Batlhabine community fought back against a mining company that ignored the law. She also argues that the Department of Mineral Resources should have done more to help.
Tracey Davies
Opinion | 20 May 2014
The myth of the lady with the lamp
Nursing unions and the media noted last week that Monday was a day dedicated to nurses, to those who treat the sick and the ailing. And, as they did so, they continued to perpetuate a myth.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 19 May 2014
Empty promises or promising new beginnings? South African government launches three-year gay rights campaign
Things are looking up, right? Just days ago, our beloved Caster Semenya was in the headlines of none other than the Daily Sun, not because her gender or hormone levels were, once again, put under a degrading spotlight, but because she had announced her soon-to-be marriage to her girlfriend.
Laura Pascoe
Opinion | 16 May 2014
UNHCR responds to Delphine Pedeboy
Here is a response to Delphine Pedeboy’s criticisms of the UNHCR published on 13 May 2014.
Tina Ghelli
Opinion | 16 May 2014
Risking their lives is a daily routine for Kossovo residents
The people of Kossovo exist on the margins of unguarded train tracks. Their children are at risk. A lack of service delivery and poor sanitation makes dire conditions worse.
Dudumalingani Mqomboti
Opinion | 14 May 2014
Myths about the election
From a perusal of social media and certain sections of the commentariat (on both the Left and Right) one wouldn’t know that an intelligent South African electorate just handed the ANC a convincing victory in an overwhelming peaceful, free, fair and democratic election.
Gilad Isaacs
Opinion | 14 May 2014