AfriForum is clearly right about political interference in school sports
- By Martin van Staden
- . Aug 6, 2026
I sometimes have to pinch myself and remember that in 2026 there are still South Africans who have somehow missed that state race regulation remains a living part of our public life. The persistence of this denialism speaks to the difficulty of meaningful reform, as we are not
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IRR Legal challenges Expropriation Act
- By Staff Writer
- . Aug 4, 2026

Hoppe: the bridge between libertarianism and the alt-right
- By Ivo Vegter
- . Aug 4, 2026
Hans-Hermann Hoppe promises liberty, but delivers feudalism. His ideas explain why some libertarians drift rightward into ethnic nationalism – and why ethnic nationalists have learnt to talk like libertarians.
Is the repeal of the IDAC legislation really feasible?
- By Paul Hoffman
- . Aug 4, 2026
The Chief Whip of the DA, Glynnis Breytenbach has let it be know that she intends to pilot a private member’s bill, what she calls a “PMB” through parliament aimed at achieving the repeal of the IDAC legislation which was
IRR Legal challenges Expropriation Act
IRR Legal made its first appearance in the High Court yesterday to challenge provisions in the Expropriation Act that threaten freedom and prosperity in South Africa by violating the Constitution.
The R6 million trip to Venezuela
- By Daily Friend
- . Aug 3, 2026
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the controversial trip taken by a Gauteng Legislature delegation to Venezuela in November last year. They also discuss the battle for the chairmanship of the PIC and the poor business environment in South Africa.
Is there a future for local government?
- By Terence Corrigan
- . Aug 3, 2026
It’s a measure of the state of South Africa’s municipal sphere that Treasury has cut off equitable share funding transfers from the fiscus to 69 municipalities in the run up to an election. It says even more that those targeted are not only desolate, out-of-the way dorpies, but
Water reform needs teeth
- By Chris Hattingh
- . Aug 3, 2026
South Africa’s dams are almost full. At the end of June 2026, they stood at 96.6% of capacity. Despite consistently full dams, in 2025 nearly 28% of households endured water interruptions lasting more than 48 hours, and 20% went without water for a cumulative 15 days or more over
Police in paralysis
- By Gerbrandt van Heerden
- . Aug 3, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that he is considering extending the deadline of the Madlanga Commission – a public inquiry of corruption between politicians and some of the country’s senior police members – as logistical challenges, health-related disruptions, and absenteeism
I am a liberal. Are we the baddies?
- By Viv Vermaak
- . Aug 2, 2026
I have to ask, because of late I’ve noticed that if you identify as ‘liberal’, the slew of insults is immediate and harsh. We are often referred to as libtards, libtarts, or scum. There are nastier ones, but for decency