#WhatSACanBe: Enabling excellent education

The time for an unequal education system must come to an end. With a new minister in charge of basic education for the first time in fifteen years, the relationship between the sector, parents, and unions must be turned on

China’s private sector “throttled”

This Week in the World sheds light on events and personalities around the globe that may not have made the headlines China An article in the Financial Times this week claimed that China under Xi Jinping has effectively “throttled” its

SA’s hypocrisy over the Israel-Hamas conflict

The South African government continues to exhibit blatant double standards and hypocrisy in its handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Recently, when Israeli authorities, supported by the international community, reported the recovery of the bodies of five Israelis and one American

Flip-floppers

Ramaphosa offers concessions? Maybe?

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Anlu Keeve, and Marius Roodt looks at the President’s offer to allow for further consultations on the BELA bill’s most contentious clauses. They also discuss the life and career of Pravin Gordhan and

Ten more things we know that just ain’t so

Does the rhythm method work? Do microwaves destroy nutrients in food? Does sitting close to a TV ruin your eyes? Should you pee on a bluebottle sting? Last week, I began a series aimed at debunking common household myths. Since

DA: we will implement it even if we don't like it | Daily Friend Wrap

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss Ramaphosa's refusal to delay signing the BELA bill and the DA agreeing to implement the BELA bill even as they challenge it in court. They also discuss the state of our hospitals and the

Barry D. Wood muses on the great people he has interviewed who have inspired him

We present the podcasts of the weekly IRR Show on Chai FM. The show is broadcast live every Tuesday from 09h00 to 10h00 on Chai FM 101.9 and deals with the politics of the day and related issues. We also