Opinion

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SA has no small task regaining diplomatic ground

Pretoria’s position on Ukraine has irritated the Americans on both sides of their politics

Despite the problems, many great things are happening in our communities which give us hope that ...

It is an article of faith in education circles that parents have a crucial role to play in ...

Sad day for Eastern Cape conservation comes with silver lining

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The closure of the Friends of the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area (Fobwa) is a sad day for conservation in SA.

Assassination attempt on Sars advocate must concern all

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Last Thursday, Coreth Naudé, a senior advocate acting for the SA Revenue Service (Sars) in a tax inquiry involving ...

Blitzboks hunting pot of gold in Paris

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After slipping in via the back door, a rejuvenated Blitzboks side have their eyes on gold when they compete at the ...

Actions speak louder than words, Mr President

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President Cyril Ramaphosa presented yet another hopeful Opening of Parliament speech on Thursday. As he has done since ...

Security must be stepped up at post offices

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The shocking state of Nelson Mandela Bay’s post offices is a stark reminder of the devastating affect crime has on our ...

New education minister needs to go back to basics to fix problems

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Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s basic education budget vote speech for the 2024/5 fiscal year was understandably bland and ...

WEATHER GURU | Politicians should turn attention to informal settlements in high flood ...

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While the Western Cape is experiencing weather of note, causing chaos and destruction, we here in the Eastern Cape ...

Early elections can end EP Rugby strife

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EP Rugby clubs have important decisions to make on July 27 when they gather for a special general meeting which could ...

Council must act against Nelson Mandela Bay’s maverick mayor

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As more drama unfolds around Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk, residents are waiting with bated breath for the ...

Possible ample global grains and grapeseed harvest in 2024/25 season

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While we are still at the start of the 2024/25 global grains and oilseed production season, with the southern ...

We should all do our bit for Mandela Day

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It is that time of year again when individuals, organisations and corporates around the world are gearing up to do good ...

Presidential hopeful Trump is the biggest danger the US faces

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In a speech to his fellow republicans last year, former US president Donald Trump made jokes about Paul Pelosi, the ...

Politicians’ promises need to be backed up with deeds

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A new broom sweeps clean, so the saying goes. With the elections over and a new cabinet recently sworn in, we can ...