12 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments

Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties

On 14 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater accountability in local government. He emphasised the need for a stricter vetting process for ANC councillors and stronger performance management.  His remarks were met with mixed reactions. Some welcomed the call from the president while others dismissed it as “election-talk” with the president having no intention […]

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8 ways to get your home ready for winter — from heating hacks to chimney safety

Here’s how to prep your home for the colder months (Picture: Getty Images) As autumn arrives with heavy rain and winds, now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Beyond merely pulling on a jumper, meticulous preparation — particularly of heating systems and the fabric of the home — […]

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Robert Mugabe’s children navigate life without first family privilege

Irresponsible sex, betrayal, drugs, alcohol, failed marriage, short temper, violence, arrogance and a “do you know who I am” attitude summarise the lives of late Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe’s children. The fall of Mugabe in November 2017 and his eventual death in September two years later had a direct and negative impact on his then […]

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A Corruption Truth and Reconciliation Commission is needed for a national reset

In 2018, I shared an idea with a few friends and colleagues. To deal with systemic corruption, in the context of weakened state capacity and a dangerous shift of national attention away from development towards outrage about crime and corruption, a truth and amnesty process — a truth and reconciliation-type intervention — might be a […]