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The GNU at a Crossroads – Advancing Transformation or Entrenching Inequality?

As the Government of National Unity takes shape, the 2026 Local Government Elections will be the first real test: will political inclusion deepen economic transformation, or will it simply diversify the face of inequality? Inequality in South Africa manifests in multiple ways—across race, gender, geography, and economic opportunity. These inequalities

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Sportsmanship: Our new heritage language.

Have you ever wondered what makes South African culture so unique from the rest of the world? For one, we refer to ourselves as the rainbow nation, a term coined by the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu after South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994. A term referring to the diverse

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Land, Lineage and Capital: Why Property Ownership Shapes Economic Power

South Africa’s transformation debate often begins with a familiar question: why do Black entrepreneurs struggle to access capital? Yet this question misses a deeper truth: capital does not simply follow potential. It follows assets. Why do Black entrepreneurs struggle to access finance? Why do banks hesitate to extend credit? Why

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Opinion piece
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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Deepening a culture of social justice and human rights

This year’s theme for Human Rights Day focuses on deepening a culture of social justice and human rights. It aligns with the nation’s commitment to promoting equality, dignity, and justice for all citizens while ensuring that human rights are not only protected but actively upheld. This theme calls for continuous

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When the Global North Stumbles, Who Leads Transformation?

The dawn of Donald Trump’s second presidency marks not just a political shift but a seismic disruption in the global commitment to equality, diversity, and progress. It is a stark reminder that transformation is neither inevitable nor immune to reversal. As the United States of America (U.S.A.)  turns inward, dismantling

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