Scientists say dominant climate and biodiversity models rely too heavily on existing economic systems and overlook inequality, Global South perspectives and Indigenous knowledge,…
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality
Our private and political lives are always punctuated by upheavals and storms. These moments signal the direction we should take. The unfolding political and economic crisis in…
The belief that a constitutional text alone can transform society is as misplaced as the claim that it is the primary barrier to transformation. The Constitution can be a…
With millions of South Africans unemployed — particularly young people — employers wield enormous power. The message is clear: “If you don’t accept these conditions, there are…
We are proud of how far Cosatu has come since it was launched 40 years ago in Durban and the role it has played in ending apartheid, securing our constitutional democracy,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s democracy must be measured by its ability to deliver real, material improvements in people’s lives
South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
Across South Africa, communities are marking Freedom Day under the weight of an escalating water crisis, where unreliable supply, contamination and ageing infrastructure continue…
Development statistics tell us what has happened. They show us how many children have dropped out of school, how many young people are unemployed and how many households remain…
A new global platform maps urban heat at street level, showing how exposure is rising and falling disproportionately on poorer communities, while giving cities tools to test…
For the first time in several years, electricity did not dominate the president’s address
The president said the South African National Defence Force would be deployed to support police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining
Despite producing enough food, South Africa is experiencing a deepening hunger crisis. New research shows that even households receiving food aid are skipping meals — and…
In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution
In his weekly newsletter, the president said the G20 must urgently address the fiscal conditions that have left low- and middle-income countries unable to build resilience or…
Proven actions can break the cycle, say experts South Africa is not treating its G20 presidency as ceremonial. It is using the platform to make an argument that reaches far…
This group faces systemic barriers in finance and education, hindering economic growth and upward mobility
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy
Can the continent shift from resource dependency to industrial power? A new book explores a bold roadmap for reclaiming economic sovereignty
