IFP nominates Mlungisi 'the fixer' Mabaso as Johannesburg’s mayoral candidate

Pule Makgale|Updated

The IFP has announced Mlungisi Mabaso as their candidate for Mayor of Johannesburg, launching a bold 10-point plan aimed at reforming the city.

The invisible crisis: understanding why boys are being left behind in child protection systems

Aluta Sneke and C. Anzio Jacobs|Published

As we commemorated the International Day of the Boy Child on 16 May, the writers maintain that boys are often excluded by systems that fail to recognise their vulnerability ...

Calls for parliamentary urgency grow as Ramaphosa opts for Section 89 review

The Star Reporter|Updated

As the Phala Phala saga unfolds, calls for transparency and accountability grow louder, with both citizens and political parties demanding expedient action from ...

The NSFAS crisis: A failure of leadership in South Africa

Prof. Linda du Plessis|Published

As institutions like NSFAS face existential challenges, the paramount question arises: how can leaders ensure access to education is maintained without compromising ...

Gauteng’s financial mismanagement hampers service delivery: R50 billion irregular expenditure

Alan Fuchs|Published

Gauteng's persistent financial mismanagement emerges as a significant barrier to effective service delivery, raising urgent calls for accountability and reform.

South Africa's Phala Phala mess: The haunting theatre of governance

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

In the wake of the Phala Phala scandal, South Africa grapples not just with political accountability, but with the deeper question of whether its democracy can reclaim ...

Sifiso Mahlangu reflects on his transformative journey as editor of 'The Star'

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As Sifiso Gift Mahlangu steps down, he reflects on a journalistic journey that is not just about reporting the news, but about carrying the weight of truth. Read ...

As Palestinians remember the Nakba, challenges persist in the quest for liberation

Mohamed Saeed|Published

As the Nakba anniversary approaches, the resilience of Palestinians remains a testament to their enduring struggle for justice—a struggle that calls for renewed ...

DA calls for President Ramaphosa to place Johannesburg under financial administration

Solly Msimanga|Published

In the face of escalating mismanagement and service delivery failures, the DA urges President Ramaphosa to act decisively in Johannesburg's financial crisis. Will ...

From Nkandla to Phala Phala: A call to uphold constitutional integrity

Anda Mbikwana|Updated

The Phala Phala judgment may become one of the defining constitutional decisions of South Africa’s coalition era. Unlike in 2016, the ANC no longer governs with ...

The crisis beyond the court: understanding the political tension of Phala Phala

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

The Phala Phala matter presents more than just legal questions; it reveals a deep-seated crisis in how South Africans interpret democracy and governance.

Helen Zille is exposing what Joburgers are experiencing daily

Manny de Freitas|Published

A recent radio campaign calling for water conservation in Johannesburg highlights a shocking irony: the very entities urging residents to save water are responsible ...

Pakistan’s Courts Validate Child Marriages Despite Legal Protections

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Pakistan’s legal system continues to send conflicting messages on child marriage, exposing deep tensions between statutory protections, religious interpretations, ...

Unconventional campaign antics ahead of local elections in South Africa

The Star Reporter|Updated

With local government elections on the horizon, a wave of creative and unconventional campaigning is starting to sweep across the nation.

Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC's appointment to the JSC: A beacon of hope for South Africa's pursuit of excellence

Nyaniso Qwesha|Published

As South Africa grapples with a transformative judicial landscape, Adv. Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC's appointment reignites hope for accountability and excellence within ...

Time for municipalities to reclaim their role in enforcing the law

Funzi Ngobeni|Published

The conversation around undocumented immigration and law enforcement continues to evolve. With elections on the horizon, how will political leaders respond to calls ...

The forgotten humanitarian crisis in Sudan: violence, displacement, and the plight of women

Kenneth Kgwadi|Published

In the shadows of global crises, Sudan endures a catastrophic humanitarian disaster. Women and families bear the brunt of conflict, sexual violence, and food insecurity, ...

Violence reaches alarming levels in South Africa as gun murders rise

The Star Reporter|Published

South Africans are left to ponder the safety of their communities. Will the surge in violence prompt a shift towards reform, or are the people destined to live in ...

Is Freedom Day still worth celebrating for South Africa's majority?

Herman Mashaba|Published

As South Africans mark 32 years since the dawn of democracy, many find themselves questioning the essence of freedom in light of persistent inequality, social decay, ...