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The Tanzanian Election Massacre: A Nation In Peril
In the wake of the violence, Tanzanian authorities have made concerted efforts to conceal the extent of the atrocities.
19 hrs ago • 
RS Guest Author
G20 comes to SA amidst American BULLY boycott
Join Martin van Staden, Zakhele Mthembu and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Nov 21 • 
Rational Standard Editor
The ANC Is Burying South Africa’s Riches
South Africa’s future prosperity depends on ending its war on wealth creation. The mining sector does not need more charters, committees or ideological…
Nov 21 • 
Nicholas Woode-Smith
The Permitted State: A Theory of Conditional Political Power
Political power begins with the individual, not the state. Government exists only by permission, for the narrow task of preventing aggression…
Nov 20 • 
RS Guest Author
Courts In Crisis? Restoring Credibility To South Africa’s Judiciary
The crisis in confidence is not solely a judicial problem: it reflects weaknesses across the criminal‑justice ecosystem, from policing and prosecution…
Nov 19 • 
RS Guest Author
Strengthening Governance Integrity: A Call to Action for Africa
Corruption is not just a buzzword; it is a reality that plagues our continent.
Nov 18 • 
Dr Peter Wandwasi
Prohibitionist Responses To Gambling Risk Pushing Activity Underground
Gambling is not going to disappear, nor should it. But the current trajectory – where technology, advertising and financial ease conspire to expose the…
Nov 17 • 
RS Guest Author
Free Palestine Movement is Racist
As South Africans, we must be careful not to allow our historical struggles to be weaponised for causes that do not serve our best interests.
Nov 16 • 
RS Guest Author
South Africa Cannot Accept Mystery Plane Arrivals from Gaza - Compassion Without Control Is Chaos
Gift of the Givers essentially bullied government officials into admitting passengers who had not been screened, vetted, or correctly documented.
Nov 15 • 
RS Guest Author
Race law fiasco EMBARRASSES SA as unemployment crisis persists
Join Martin van Staden, Nicholas Woode-Smith and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Nov 14 • 
Rational Standard Editor
Restricting Tobacco Causes Crime
South Africa’s government must recognise that its war on tobacco is not a public health policy but a self-inflicted wound.
Nov 14 • 
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Military Intervention: Lessons From Libya For Venezuela
Given the potential for disastrous outcomes, it is crucial for US policymakers to reconsider the approach to Venezuela.
Nov 13 • 
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