Opinion: BRICS “Common Values” – A Morally Hollow Declaration?
True Peace Requires Truth — BRICS’ Values Lack an Absolute Moral Foundation At the recent BRICS “Traditional Values” Forum in...
Editorial
Parliament Eyes Podcast Regulation Framework Amid Public Backlash
South Africa’s Parliament signals intent to regulate podcasts, raising free speech and digital media concerns South Africa’s Parliament is considering...
Disarming the Defenders: A Legal Shift That Could Leave South Africans Defenceless
The clock is ticking. South Africans have until 25 April 2025 to comment on proposed amendments to the Firearms Regulations...
South Africa’s Expropriation Act: A Path to State-Controlled Property?
A Flawed Government of National Unity and the ANC’s Hidden Agenda The enactment of South Africa's Expropriation Act has ignited...
The Dangers of South Africa’s Smart ID: A Stealthy Erosion of Freedoms and Privacy
The push towards a digital identity system in South Africa is picking up momentum, and it’s sparking concern over personal...
Electric Vehicles vs Reality: Eskom’s Tariff Hike and the Cost of “Green” Transport
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, many are quick to embrace them as a cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to petrol...
Are Layoffs the Final Straw for Legacy Media Integrity?
The widespread layoffs in the African media landscape are far from just economic casualties—they may represent something more profound. As...
Cape Government’s Electric Vehicle Push: A Flawed Experiment?
The Eastern Cape has embarked on an ambitious mission to become South Africa’s EV capital, with a new 29-site off-grid...
Home Affairs’ Bold ID Revamp: A Prelude to the WEF’s 2030 Digital Agenda?
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has recently outlined plans to modernise its identification systems, with a new focus on...
Unpacking the Government’s Agenda Behind South Africa’s Smart ID Cards: Are We Really Safer?
Since the launch of South Africa’s Smart ID cards in 2013, the government has marketed them as a secure, modern...
