Opinion and Analysis

Why the Woolies boss was paid 1,300 times as much as a shopfloor worker

Report by Just Share exposes pay gaps in the retail and wholesale sector

By Ann Crotty

Analysis | 18 September 2024

Farmers need support after devastating Riverlands flood

A lack of security of tenure and of agricultural support from government has compounded the disaster

By Brian Adams and David Neves

Opinion | 20 August 2024

My three-month battle with the Unemployment Insurance Fund

Appeal to the new Minister of Labour to fix the problems with the fund

By Sean Houghton

Opinion | 15 August 2024

SASSA’s fraud management system is fraught with danger

It is irrational to expect people who can’t afford food to have a smartphone and internet access

By Kelle Howson, Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, Vayda Megannon and General Alfred Moyo

Opinion | 30 July 2024

The right to protest is being blocked by administrative barriers

Municipal officials often misinterpret the law

By Omhle Ntshingila and Felix Quibe

Opinion | 26 July 2024

Queer rights: The World Bank must stand firm on Uganda

The fight for equality demands international support

By Frank Mugisha and Fabrice Houdart

Opinion | 24 July 2024

We should act against lawyers who undermine the Constitution

There are advocates who are skilled liars, dissemblers, manipulators and propagandists; they employ the implements of legal practice to bedevil and confuse and dismay - the judiciary and the profession should take action

By Edwin Cameron

Opinion | 22 July 2024

Unless this government fixes SAPS, it won’t meet its other objectives

We need a new approach to policing from Minister Senzo Mchunu

By David Bruce and Gareth Newham

Opinion | 9 July 2024

Executive pay: the virus Elon Musk is exporting back to SA

The effects of the $45-billion pay package offered to the Tesla boss will be felt across the world

Ann Crotty for Just Share

Opinion | 20 June 2024

Expanded Public Works Programme could play an important role in upgrading informal settlements

Workers recruited in informal settlements are well placed to manage the process

By Noah Schermbrucker

Opinion | 19 June 2024

Elections 2024: Low voter turnout must be fixed

Glitches and slow queues need to be seen in light of IEC’s budget cuts

By Nathan Geffen

Opinion | 3 June 2024

Hold officials personally liable to strengthen our democracy

Accountability through the ballot box is not enough

By Thuto Gabaphethe and Thandeka Kathi

Opinion | 30 May 2024

Which party promises the best climate strategy?

The EFF has the most comprehensive policy but it is not a good one

By Moraig Peden

Opinion | 27 May 2024

SA bank executives coined it during Covid

Banks paid out hefty bonuses, though performance targets were not met

Ann Crotty for Just Share

Analysis | 20 May 2024

Universal Basic Income Grant: What should a payment system look like?

South Africa can learn from Brazil

Abby May, Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant for Open Secrets

Analysis | 13 May 2024

Universal Basic Income Grant: who will profit?

There are risks in using a private company to pay the grants

Abby May, Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant for Open Secrets

Analysis | 10 May 2024