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If we citizens act on the principles of ubuntu (empathetic caring) and batho pele (people first) then we would not need talk shops. Photo: Lisa Skinner

National dialogue: Only ‘ubuntu’ citizen actions, not talk shops, will solve SA’s problems

Building the country we want isn’t the government’s sole responsibility. People need to act and use the abilities they have to effect change

As revealed by the Zondo commission, corruption has penetrated every layer of society and continues to strangle our nation. Graphic: John McCann/M&G

Corruption a tightening noose around South Africa’s neck

In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘Our hope for the future depends also on our resolution as a nation in dealing with the scourge of corruption’

The continent will make significant gains by fast-tracking the aviation sector. (Photo by Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Aviation can give wings to Africa’s economy

The continent will make significant gains by fast-tracking this sector through investment and skills development

The market requires entrepreneurialism, innovation, critical thinking, decisiveness and problem-solving abilities, but most schools and tertiary institutions don’t support this. Photo: AFP

The imperative for the entrepreneurial university

Graduates need to be able to show what they can do with what they know and universities should be measured, not only by the number and quality of graduates, but by employment…

A protirement life well-managed can encompass a new career, or hobby that draws on the many years of experience, expertise and wisdom acquired in the first phase of one’s life. And it doesn’t have to end there.  (Getty Images)

Embracing protirement: Transforming retirement into a productive, fulfilling phase of life

For many, retirement is a difficult pill to swallow, and comes with feelings of being dispensed with and of redundancy

The municipality is the coalface of service delivery — this is where citizens experience value for their votes, taxes and rates. It is one of the single most important spheres of governance, which cannot afford such vulnerability. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Improve service delivery and votes will follow

The smart politician will focus all efforts on building a capable state

The first two months of the Israel-Gaza war exceeded the individual annual carbon footprints of more than 20 of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations.
 Photo: Fadi Alwhidi/Anadolu via Getty Images

The butterfly effect and coping with global conflict

To achieve inner and outer peace we must become ‘butterflies and flap our wings’

(John McCann)

Youth have to make hard choices

In their pursuit of success, today’s young people face different challenges to those of 1976

Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane celebrate with manager Mauricio Pochettino after the match Action Images via (Carl Recine/Reuters)

Prioritise sustainability, and higher education thrives

Countries thrive when supported by a well-resourced and value-creating higher education sector.

Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe is expected to give evidence before the Zondo commission. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

​We, the people, must be the leaders that the country lacks and so desperately needs

President Jacob Zuma is digging a deeper pit of disasters rather than acting in the nation’s interests.

Bulawayo’s economic slump has resulted in live music no longer being played at venues such as a municipality beer garden in Matshobana township, Bulawayo. Photo: Zinyange Auntony

Students must be informed so they can also help to solve #Fees problems

Learning to appreciate the value of money and how to manage it effectively could be very beneficial.