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Unifying through language: time to ditch Afrikaans in schools

Unifying through language: time to ditch Afrikaans in schools

By | Published 11h ago

Banning Afrikaans in South African schools is not just a radical proposition but a necessary step toward achieving the transformation our society desperately needs.

JSE has the opportunity to engage with emerging voices to create a sustainable future

By | Published 11h ago

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), as a pivotal player in South Africa’s economic landscape, must heed the aspirations and concerns of the youth.

JSE has the opportunity to engage with emerging voices to create a sustainable future

JSE has the opportunity to engage with emerging voices to create a sustainable future

Africa Unbound: Dr Arikana Chihombori-Quao's Call to Reclaim Power

Africa Unbound: Dr Arikana Chihombori-Quao's Call to Reclaim Power

By Opinion | Published 17h ago

MTBPS: Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement spells disaster for South Africa’s struggling economy

MTBPS: Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement spells disaster for South Africa’s struggling economy

By Opinion | Published 17h ago

South Africa’s Employment Conundrum: A Ticking Time Bomb Requiring Immediate Diffusion

South Africa’s Employment Conundrum: A Ticking Time Bomb Requiring Immediate Diffusion

By Opinion | Published Nov 1, 2024

End of an Era: DFA’s longest-serving editor Johan du Plessis bows out

End of an Era: DFA’s longest-serving editor Johan du Plessis bows out

By Supplied | Published Nov 1, 2024

The Trump and Musk bromance is a match made in right-wing heaven

The Trump and Musk bromance is a match made in right-wing heaven

By Opinion | Published Oct 31, 2024

Ismail Momoniat’s advisory role in Treasury is neo-liberal patronage

Ismail Momoniat’s advisory role in Treasury is neo-liberal patronage

By Opinion | Published Oct 31, 2024

COLUMNISTS

Tony Leon's Demonising of Imtiaz Sooliman as an ‘Antisemite’ Is Unjustified

Tony Leon's Demonising of Imtiaz Sooliman as an ‘Antisemite’ Is Unjustified

Tony Leon's Demonising of Imtiaz Sooliman as an ‘Antisemite’ Is Unjustified

By Iqbal Jassat | Published Oct 31, 2024

How the South African media lied… collectively

How the South African media lied… collectively

How the South African media lied… collectively

By Opinion | Published Oct 31, 2024

Bekkers-Karyn Maughan: News24’s Highest Paid Propagandist

Bekkers-Karyn Maughan: News24’s Highest Paid Propagandist

Bekkers-Karyn Maughan: News24’s Highest Paid Propagandist

By Opinion | Published Oct 31, 2024

Government colludes to kill competition, stymie growth

Government colludes to kill competition, stymie growth

Government colludes to kill competition, stymie growth

By Letter to the Editor | Published Oct 31, 2024

South Africa’s One-China Policy Implementation Questioned in the Media

South Africa’s One-China Policy Implementation Questioned in the Media

South Africa’s One-China Policy Implementation Questioned in the Media

By Opinion | Published Oct 30, 2024

Imraan Buccus | Time for a rational response to the heroin epidemic

Imraan Buccus | Time for a rational response to the heroin epidemic

Imraan Buccus | Time for a rational response to the heroin epidemic

By Opinion | Published Oct 30, 2024

Ramaphosa Must Fire Steenhuisen and Schreiber to Protect South Africa's Sovereignty

Ramaphosa Must Fire Steenhuisen and Schreiber to Protect South Africa's Sovereignty

Ramaphosa Must Fire Steenhuisen and Schreiber to Protect South Africa's Sovereignty

By Opinion | Published Oct 30, 2024

Independent Online's bold decision to leave Press Council

Independent Online's bold decision to leave Press Council

Independent Online's bold decision to leave Press Council

By | Published Oct 29, 2024

The DA’s Ukraine Push and Ramaphosa’s Dilemma

The DA’s Ukraine Push and Ramaphosa’s Dilemma

The DA’s Ukraine Push and Ramaphosa’s Dilemma

By Opinion | Published Oct 29, 2024

Xi Jinping Advocates Stronger BRICS Unity: China's Strategic Vision Leads 2024 Summit in Russia

Xi Jinping Advocates Stronger BRICS Unity: China's Strategic Vision Leads 2024 Summit in Russia

Xi Jinping Advocates Stronger BRICS Unity: China's Strategic Vision Leads 2024 Summit in Russia

By Opinion | Published Oct 28, 2024

Yahya Sinwar’s Last Stand

Yahya Sinwar’s Last Stand

Yahya Sinwar’s Last Stand

By Opinion | Published Oct 28, 2024

Oh Tambo, My Tambo, you must be turning in your tomb

Oh Tambo, My Tambo, you must be turning in your tomb

Oh Tambo, My Tambo, you must be turning in your tomb

By Opinion | Published Oct 28, 2024

Karyn Maughan’s desperate attempt for attention

Karyn Maughan’s desperate attempt for attention

Karyn Maughan’s desperate attempt for attention

By | Published Oct 31, 2024

Is the Press Council of South Africa Really Watching Over the Press — or Just Itself?

Is the Press Council of South Africa Really Watching Over the Press — or Just Itself?

Is the Press Council of South Africa Really Watching Over the Press — or Just Itself?

By Opinion | Published Oct 27, 2024

South Africa’s Neutral Stance Faces New Challenges Amid Ukraine Diplomacy

South Africa’s Neutral Stance Faces New Challenges Amid Ukraine Diplomacy

South Africa’s Neutral Stance Faces New Challenges Amid Ukraine Diplomacy

By Opinion | Published Oct 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: Why I stand behind Independent Media’s decision to leave the SA Press Council

Editor’s Note: Why I stand behind Independent Media’s decision to leave the SA Press Council

Editor’s Note: Why I stand behind Independent Media’s decision to leave the SA Press Council

By Philippa Larkin | Published Oct 25, 2024

UK banning Mandla Mandela over Palestine is deeply regrettable

UK banning Mandla Mandela over Palestine is deeply regrettable

UK banning Mandla Mandela over Palestine is deeply regrettable

By Opinion | Published Oct 25, 2024