EDITORIALS
Fortunately South Africa is not the country 94.7 makes it out to be
Despite economic stagnation and political risks, most South Africans remain pragmatic and united in shared values for the country’s future.
The Editorial Board
- September 30, 2025
8 min read
An important step towards economic success
BUSA’s court action against racial quotas signals a major shift in corporate-government relations and may boost reform efforts.
The Editorial Board
- September 29, 2025
6 min read
Six Things to Be Grateful for on Heritage Day
South Africa’s democracy, freedoms, and unity highlight reasons for gratitude this Heritage Day, despite challenges the nation faces.
The Editorial Board
- September 24, 2025
6 min read
Ramaphosa Raises The White Flag of Surrender Over The ANC
Ramaphosa’s admission that the DA governs better than the ANC signals humiliation, decline, and looming leadership battles.
The Editorial Board
- September 22, 2025
8 min read
South African Firms Must Think About a Chinese Reality
South African firms must reassess Western ties as China rises, adopting strategies of non-alignment for future resilience.
The Editorial Board
- September 17, 2025
5 min read
Making BEE Policy Work For All South Africans
Amending BEE scorecards to reward jobs, tax, and investment could align public opinion with growth and create lasting prosperity.
The Editorial Board
- September 15, 2025
5 min read
How Gambling May Have Cost the ANC Its Parliamentary Majority
South Africa’s gambling boom is linked to economic pain and may have cost the ANC its 2024 majority, highlighting urgent need for parliamentary action.
The Editorial Board
- September 10, 2025
2 min read
Reserve Bank Would Do Well to Resist Pressure to Cut Rates
South Africa’s central bank should resist political pressure to cut interest rates, as high borrowing costs are not the main obstacle to investment and job creation.
The Editorial Board
- September 9, 2025
4 min read
Always backing the loser: Ramaphosa’s praise for Zimbabwe’s land reform
President Ramaphosa’s praise for Zimbabwe’s land reform ignores decades of economic decline and policy failure.
The Editorial Board
- September 8, 2025
2 min read
National interest must drive South Africa’s foreign policy approach
SA faces renewed pressure to choose between competing world powers. It shouldn't.
The Editorial Board
- September 5, 2025
2 min read
