By Jon Foster-Pedley We are privileged to live in a flourishing, messy, raucous democracy – don’t squander your vote 4 min 2 3 March 2024
By Daniel Meyer South Africa is ripe for a coalition government — but will it succeed? 4 min 1 28 February 2024
By Seelan Naidoo Four scenarios for the pivotal 2024 election in the Western Cape 7 min 3 28 February 2024
By Zukiswa Pikoli Gauteng premier Lesufi’s populist programmes seem to be ‘jobs for votes’ schemes 2 min 3 26 February 2024
By Justine Limpitlaw Parliament pushing through controversial SABC Bill without public hearings should raise alarm 4 min 1 26 February 2024
By Imraan Buccus KwaZulu-Natal set for fierce battle as four parties vie for votes in 2024 election 3 min 10 25 February 2024
By Melusi Ncala Now that election season is upon us, let's put the spotlight on bank corruption as a voter issue 4 min 8 23 February 2024
By Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Education is life itself, but South Africa is educationally bankrupt 4 min 10 22 February 2024
By Craig Bailie The elections are our chance to redeem politics by voting for the collective good 6 min 0 21 February 2024
By Kathy Berman Flashback as Regina Mundi article triggers PTSD memories of another election, 30 years ago 9 min 0 20 February 2024
By Zukiswa Pikoli Real empowerment means more than giving women and youth support roles to middle age male leaders 3 min 4 13 February 2024
By Mark Orkin Wrongly interpreted non-responses throw doubt on David Everatt's election poll findings 6 min 14 11 February 2024
By Imraan Buccus Preoccupation with the mythical Indian vote misses the deeper currents shaping political attitudes 3 min 0 29 January 2024
By Steuart Pennington Hobbits, Hooligans and Vulcans — everything at stake in the 2024 national election 4 min 4 23 January 2024
By Wandile Sihlobo Political messages of substance critical to addressing agricultural problems ahead of 2024 elections 3 min 0 22 January 2024
By Mark Heywood The stakes are high in 2024, but remember: Hope is a verb, do what you can to rise to a new vision for all 4 min 4 29 December 2023
By David Gant Can intellect, dedication and integrity trump ignorance, indifference and deceit – even in SA politics? 3 min 18 20 December 2023
By Ismail Lagardien EFF promotes revenge and hatred and have given their followers a license to hate 6 min 8 5 December 2023
By Omphemetse S Sibanda Failure to honour election manifesto promises should be deemed an unethical, if not illegal, act 6 min 1 4 December 2023
By Mmusi Maimane Here’s what a new government must do to fix our broken state 4 min 10 26 November 2023
By David Gant Shaky coalitions do not inspire confidence but may be the only route forward 3 min 3 21 November 2023
