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The US is calling out BEE… and they’re not wrong
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Nicholas Woode-Smith as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
22 hrs ago
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Rational Standard Editor
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Erosion of democracy and meritocracy in Tanzania
Tanzania’s democratic fabric is fraying, as evidenced by the recent elections marred by allegations of systematic violence, voter suppression, and…
Dec 3
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RS Guest Author
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Beyond the Bulldozer: Why Intentional Communities Have a Place in South Africa
The great misunderstanding lies in a simple, profound motto: Being for one’s own does not mean that one is against the other.
Dec 1
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Charl Heydenrych
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Palestinian Migrants In South Africa: A Case Of Inconsistencies, Fallacies, And Witch-Hunting
The case of the Palestinian migrants raises more questions than answers.
Nov 27
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RS Guest Author
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A Just Society Doesn't Arrest 'Soft Targets'
In an open society, the police would not be celebrated for their ability to harass migrants and informal traders. Their entire focus would be on the…
Nov 25
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Charl Heydenrych
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The Hollowing of Municipal Policing
The hollowing out of municipal policing: How fragmented law enforcement is undermining safety and the rule of law.
Nov 24
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RS Guest Author
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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.
Nov 22
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RS Guest Author
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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
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RS Guest Author
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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
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Dr Peter Wandwasi
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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
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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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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RS Guest Author
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South Africa’s Future Depends on Ditching BEE
BEE has failed. It has enriched the few, impoverished the many, and corrupted the very fabric of the state. The DA’s new bill is the first real…
Nov 7
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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