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OPINION | Proliferation of political patronage is SA’s major trouble
On 18 November 2025, I read an article attributed to the Chief of the SA Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, bemoaning the underfunding of the navy and the defence force…
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Will history judge harshly?
Modise Rantsieng We have become accustomed to disorderliness, arrogance, and disrespect in our once-beloved City of Roses – Bloemfontein during the democratic era. Who cares? The time for indiscipline, arrogance,…
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Office policies given update
Jacques Maritz South Africa’s labour landscape is entering a new phase of accountability with the Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2025. The act introduces tougher compliance requirements and sector-specific targets…
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SA’s energy sector must think local
Mervyn Naidoo South Africa is navigating an energy challenge characterised by intermittent load reduction or shedding, ageing infrastructure and limited generation capacity. The country also faces a transmission backlog that…
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Disaster reduction is key
Alice Ncube The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, held every year on 13 October, reminds the world that disasters are not inevitable. While hazards such as floods, droughts, cyclones,…
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