Opinion and Analysis
Women in informal settlements are often silenced
They are systematically excluded from participating in local political life
By Lungelo Mncwabe, Zandile Nsibande and Nerishka Singh
Opinion | 13 November 2025
Withdrawal of US aid has hurt South Africa’s HIV programme
Number of viral load tests is significantly lower than expected
By Nathan Geffen and Marcus Low
Analysis | 4 November 2025
How Zimbabwe is suppressing journalism
Following arrests and draconian legislation, editors are self-censoring to protect their organisations
By Zimbabwean correspondent
Analysis | 17 October 2025
The debt trap and how to get out of it
There are institutions which can help if you’re in debt
By Nick Fabré
Opinion | 17 October 2025
Queue, the beloved country
We have come to accept that we must queue for hours for every public service - but it’s not normal
Opinion | 6 October 2025
What makes an ethical judge?
Our judiciary has been plagued by unethical conduct
Analysis | 4 October 2025
Dial-a-ride is an example of good service
City of Cape Town should nurture it, not cut it
By Elena Moore
Analysis | 9 September 2025
National Dialogue: let’s listen to young people, not to the political elite
A view from the National Convention
Opinion | 25 August 2025
Board of Deputies conflates Judaism and Zionism
Views expressed by the official voice of South African Jewry are out of step with many Jews who are horrified by Israel’s actions in Gaza
Opinion | 6 August 2025