

Looming Ramaphosa-Trump showdown a time for boldness and straight talking
- By John Endres
- . May 18, 2025
When President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, he will do so against the backdrop of a diplomatic relationship under strain.

Patriotic white engineers: Get out!
- By Andrew Kenny
- . May 18, 2025
If you are a skilled white engineer who wants to develop South African industry, if you are a dynamic white entrepreneur who wants to employ

The Promised Land (as inspired by Karel Schoeman’s 1973 award-winning novel)
- By Paddi Clay
- . May 18, 2025
Oh yes, our land is lovely – but one day we may have to consider leaving it. As a white South African born in the

Why South Africa Needs a Leaner, Fairer, Safer State
- By Reuben Coetzer
- . May 17, 2025
Each year, the South African Parliament issues a quiet but important invitation to the general public, inviting ordinary South Africans to submit proposals and suggestions

Competition Commission parroting European antitrust law will harm economic dynamism
- By Zakhele Mthembu
- . May 17, 2025
Whether consciously or unconsciously, the European Union (EU) influences how South African competition regulators formulate policy, guided by what is usually termed “international best practice.”

Urgency of SA Water Crisis Drying Up as Rain-Free Winter Months Lie Ahead
- By Nicole Pretorius
- . May 17, 2025
With so much happening in the political sphere, and while politicians are fighting for centre stage, the intensifying water crisis mustn’t be forgotten, especially since

Why don’t we exclude politics from the beautiful game?
- By Kenneth Mokgatlhe wa Kgwadi
- . May 17, 2025
The South African Police Service (SAPS) deserves praise for dealing with the violent protesters who call themselves Red Card Israel, who were causing chaos at

Arrogance in Randburg
- By James Lorimer
- . May 16, 2025
The ANC thought they were on to a good thing when they started accusing the DA of arrogance. As it became harder and harder for

The most dangerous place to be an Afrikaner ally
- By Simon Lincoln Reader
- . May 16, 2025
Some years ago, I came up with the design for a badge: “Afrikaner Ally”. But it didn’t matter if its reference was to Pierneef or

Trump slashes capital rules for banks
- By Ivo Vegter
- . May 16, 2025
Proposed banking deregulation in the United States has media panicked, but it’s actually great news. Here’s why. “US watchdogs are reportedly planning to slash capital