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How to make land reform partnerships work
By: Econ3x3 13th October 2026 Land restitution is far more complex than simply resettling dispossessed communities on restored land. If beneficiaries are to prosper and sustain... →
Navi Pillay’s Nobel peace prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire
12th October 2026 The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is about more... →
Thabo Mbeki’s legacy in South Africa: stronger government but a blurred line between state and party
12th October 2026 Evaluating national leaders is a difficult task. Citizens often judge presidents and prime ministers by simple measures like economic growth during... →
South Africa need not wait for corruption convictions
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th October 2026 The country has several powerful tools to prevent corruption before more damage is done. Why aren’t they being used? For many South Africans,... →
Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change‑maker still inspires today
9th October 2026 On 9 October 1876, Solomon Tshekisho “Sol” Plaatje was born in the rural interior of what is now South Africa. He was raised in a Setswana-speaking... →
How Houthi military aggression in the Red Sea threatens Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th October 2026 Growing ties between the Houthis and al-Shabaab could turn Red Sea instability into a more dangerous security threat for Africa. The United... →
Clearing the air
By: Terence Creamer 9th October 2026 Eskom’s newly reappointed chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati is correct in having identified electricity affordability as a key priority for the Eskom... →
Super El Niño – how it could affect South Africa’s maize prices
8th October 2026 In southern Africa, the El Niño – caused by warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which affect air pressure and wind directions –... →
Super El Niño could hit southern Africa’s bean harvests hard: how to protect farmers
8th October 2026 Grain legumes, also known as pulses, are an important source of calories and income for rural households and small farmers globally. Beans,... →
Africa can see El Niño coming – will countries act in time?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th October 2026 Early warnings must be heeded to protect coping capacity and prevent a foreseeable shock from becoming an irreversible setback. A strong El Niño... →
