Editor’s Note: Ex-leaders will not lift ANC image

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The promise of a better life for all is something the ANC itself has proven it is incapable of making a reality.

Jobless youth: SA’s future at stake

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

They cannot simply find comfort in the R350 grant that so many of them have come to rely on.

Editorial: Graft is SA’s downfall

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Taxpayers coughed up nearly R300bn in bailouts for four struggling state-owned enterprises falling under Gordhan.

Workers have a chance to shape the path

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The importance of this day becomes meaningless when some employers refuse to pay their workers the minimum wage.

Editorial: Cyril must blame ANC for negative press

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The criticism the governing ANC has been subjected to must be seen as a reflection of its track record in government.

Editorial: High-flyers must grounded on May 29

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Police Minister Bheki Cele continues to give opposition parties enough ammunition to dispel the ANC’s claim of being a caring government with his lavish lifestyle ...

Editorial: DA’s fear in Western Cape is justified

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

What Steenhuisen and the DA won’t tell you is that the Western Cape ‘success’ they often boast about is only limited to certain areas.

Editorial: Load shedding lies may leave ANC in the dark

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Power in the form of electricity, or the lack thereof, is what haunts the governing party before May 29.

Editorial: Why voting DA is voting ANC

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

It comes as no surprise that the party is worried about the prospect of losing significant voters in the Western Cape, where it claims it runs a clean government. ...

Pravin Gordhan not immune from accountability

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Had Gordhan disclosed the details of the SAA deal with the same vigour and enthusiasm, perhaps there would be little suspicion about the deal.

DA motion against National Assembly Speaker will hurt ANC

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The DA’s motion of no confidence in embattled National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe-Mapisa Nqakula will present a true test for the ANC’s much-hyped renewal.

Judiciary must enjoy unlimited public trust

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Retired Justice Zak Yacoob’s suitability for this role was bound to raise a lot of questions, and it did.

Gordhan’s arrogance will cost SA dearly

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The unique thing about Gordhan is that his last stint as minister has been one to forget.

Editorial: Justice Maya is an inspiration SA needs

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Though her nomination comes as no surprise, the possibility of the country having the first female chief justice underscores the great strides South Africa has made ...

Cele’s joyride comes as no surprise

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Although the SAPS maintains there was nothing wrong with the stunt, it does not help the ANC’s cause.

Yacoob’s new role shrouded in secrecy

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

He has been embroiled in a number of controversies, at times political, that have put him under scrutiny.

Budget: Give more funding to NGOs for crucial role

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Cutting funding for the organisations catering for gender-based violence victims, orphans, homeless people and the elderly, among others, will spell disaster for ...

Joblessness of doctors spells trouble

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The story of doctors having to live from hand to mouth should alarm all South Africans.

Sona may be ANC’s last chance

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The country is waiting to hear how the Ramaphosa-led administration intends to make up for the many setbacks that have had far-reaching implications for the economy. ...

Students are victims of NSFAS chaos

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

NSFAS claims it has been able to settle 9128 allowances out of the 20000, and the remaining 11000, which will now be processed as part of the 2024 normal disbursement ...

SA will be poorer without NGOs

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The year 2023 has been one of ups and downs with very little to cheer about. Somehow we have survived the hikes in interest rates, fuel prices and the cost of food ...

What about Palestinians’ human rights?

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Its fight against Hamas has nothing to do with attacking hospitals, historic buildings including mosques and schools where victims of its attacks are sheltering. ...

2024 Vote will either sink or save South Africa

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The voters’ choices of who leads this country will have to be determined based on who can tackle the challenges the ANC has either worsened or ignored.

Heads must roll over NPA blunders

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

The NPA’s leadership must disclose what evidence it relied on to secure Koko’s conviction and that of others in the R2. 2 billion fraud case related to the Kusile ...

Where is proof of Hamas tunnels?

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published

Hospitals housing the most vulnerable have been the daily targets of Israeli bombardments, leading to calls for its leaders to be held accountable for genocide. ...