Opinion and Analysis
Five claims by March and March’s leader — and what the evidence actually shows
“We’re not xenophobic, but …”
By Daniel Steyn
Analysis | 2 June 2026
The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why
While government is doubling down on oil and gas, renewable energy would free us from foreign price shocks
By Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana
Opinion | 8 May 2026
Why we should change how Cape Town elects ward committees
Movement for CARE demands public voting rights ahead of local government elections
By Nick Fabré
Opinion | 5 May 2026
Johannesburg has spent ten years hiring consultants while Slovo Park families wait
The Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme has failed
Opinion | 5 May 2026
AI policy debacle shows dangers of technology used without public oversight
SA’s draft policy contained sources fabricated by a large language model
Opinion | 30 April 2026
The need to grow food in informal settlements
Government must take food security into account when upgrading informal settlements like Slovo Park, says SERI
Opinion | 22 April 2026
Slovo Park: a decade of winning in court, losing on the ground
After decades of struggle, residents still lack sanitation and water infrastructure
Opinion | 13 April 2026
Israeli settlers use Iran war as cover to commit atrocities
“Israeli attacks on Palestinians have peaked in both frequency and intensity over the past several weeks”
Opinion | 24 March 2026
South Africa is bleeding to death – and it’s because of guns
It’s time to treat gun violence as a public health crisis
By Claire Taylor and Dean Peacock
Opinion | 9 March 2026