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The US Is Attacking The Public’s Right To Know
Today, 2 November 2025, the International Day to end impunity for crimes…
Gender Equality In South Africa: A Decade Of Gains, Gaps, And The Road Ahead
Ten years of progress measured in data — and the challenges that…
How Europe’s AI Tortoise Might Overtake The US Hare
Giles Merritt reports on the growing risk of an investment meltdown of…
SA Removed From Grey List: What Our FATF Exit Teaches Us About Effective Reform
We exited the FATF grey list in just 32 months by addressing…
Mandla Mandela Lauds Global Sumud Flotilla Movement, Justifies Palestinian Struggle
The grandson of Nelson Mandela, also known by his royal title as…
Structural Reforms Lay The Foundation, But Investment Confidence Is The Missing Link
Massive infrastructure investments – R400bn in electricity, tens of billions in rail…
It’s Time To Tackle The Housing Crisis That Is Fuelling Populism
Giles Merritt suggests innovative ways to address housing shortages that are a…
Eskom’s Return To Profit Strengthens South Africa’s Economic Foundation
The power utility has returned to profitability for the first time in…
After 25 Years Of AGOA, It’s Time For South Africa To Chart A New Course
South Africa must aggressively pursue alternative trade partnerships through BRICS and the…