Opinion and Analysis

The problem with art on UCT

And why covering up Diane Victor’s “Pasiphaë” is justified

By Siyaxolisa Sindelo

Opinion | 12 April 2016

Photo of a tent on the pavement in Observatory.

Poor, black people are still denied access to public space

Our cities show disdain for the poor

By Koketso Moeti

Opinion | 11 April 2016

Is Zuma threatening to fragment the country?

Ominous Melmoth meeting suggests he is

By Terry Bell

Opinion | 11 April 2016

Photo of locked doors in Botha Sigcau Building

Crucial land records could be lost forever

We are in danger of losing our history

By Raphael Chaskalson

Opinion | 6 April 2016

Photo of school children in dilapidated classroom

Minister Angie Motshekga’s ugly lesson for learners

How she has shown that their confidence in representative government is misplaced

By Lisa Draga and Chandre Stuurman

Opinion | 5 April 2016

From Xolobeni to Marikana we see consequences of impunity

Compromised politicians and corrupt government departments are sacrificing human rights

By Glenn Ashton

Opinion | 1 April 2016

Small fishers need a bigger share of resources

More than 95% of fishing rights go to commercial fishing

By Liz McGregor

Opinion | 31 March 2016

Voters fed up with councillor in Cape Town’s vegetable garden

Urban pressure on Philippi can affect food prices across city

By Steve Kretzmann

Analysis | 31 March 2016

Lessons in state capture from the Broederbond scandal

The ANC investigation into the Gupta scandal needs to be treated with caution

By Terry Bell

Opinion | 29 March 2016

Botswana Court of Appeal unanimously recognises gay rights organisation

Judgment has broader implications for many African countries that do not recognise sexual minorities

By Tashwill Esterhuizen

Analysis | 23 March 2016

Why unions joined Gordhan’s roadshow

Federations attempt to "save the country"

By Terry Bell

Opinion | 22 March 2016

TB kills 1.5 million a year - here’s how to stop it

We must increase access to medicines, diagnostics and vaccines

By Festus Mogae and Precious Matsoso

Opinion | 22 March 2016

To stop Guptification we must challenge secret deals

Both the ANC and DA must say who their donors are

By Murray Hunter

Opinion | 22 March 2016

Medicine patent system must be fixed

Current system is not developing enough of the drugs we need

By Edwin Cameron

Opinion | 18 March 2016

Wolwerivier shows how far Cape Town is from integration

Poor and working class people live furthest from centres of economic activity and job opportunities

By Martha Sithole

Opinion | 18 March 2016

Progress on gay rights in Malawi is too slow

Leaders must remove legislation that discriminates against same-sex minorities

By Tashwill Esterhuizen

Opinion | 15 March 2016