Opinion and Analysis
Death penalty debate is a cheap political trick
Politicians are once again trying to use capital punishment to get votes
Opinion | 1 April 2019
Children are dying in pain because they cannot get the medicines they need
Government has not implemented its palliative care plan
Opinion | 11 March 2019
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
By Lee-Anne Bruce and Sheena Swemmer
Opinion | 27 February 2019
Caster Semenya: Issues the sporting authority has to consider
Whatever the decision, the emotional toll for athletes is high
Analysis | 25 February 2019
Land alone is not enough
If municipalities fail to supply services, communities cannot properly use their land
By Lee-Anne Bruce and Sithuthukile Mkhize
Opinion | 25 February 2019
Stats SA’s confusing mining employment statistics
Quarterly Labour Force Survey is the definitive source for most sectors, but not for mining
Analysis | 21 February 2019
Controversy follows colourful Australian mining magnate
Mark Caruso has made a handsome profit from South Africa’s natural resources
By John Yeld
Analysis | 19 February 2019
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
By Jeremy Seekings and Nicoli Nattrass
Opinion | 18 February 2019