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On Satellites, South Africa and Starlink
28th July 2026 In 2019, Elon Musk launched the first 60 Starlink satellites. This was the start of a new satellite internet network. Starlink uses low-earth-orbit... →
South Africa's economy is adversely affected by corruption and instability in the justice system
27th July 2026 South Africa's long-term economic growth is constrained by corruption and instability in the justice system. Their impact increases the cost of... →
Parallel financial systems are reinventing Africa’s financial landscape
23rd July 2026 The digital revolution has enabled African countries to broaden access to financial services for the benefit of all Africans. Smart phones have... →
South Africans deserve answers on who advises Home Affairs on immigration and who is holding government accountable
23rd July 2026 I have said it before, and I will say it again: “I don’t have a plan for Africa, I have a plan for South Africa.” This statement has never been... →
Transforming South Africa’s power grid, virtually
22nd July 2026 As South Africa’s rooftop solar and battery boom creates millions of connected energy assets, Virtual Power Plants could transform homes into a... →
International migrants, jobs and crime in South Africa: What do the numbers show?
By: Africa Check 21st July 2026 Amid rising hostility towards international migrants, anti-migrant protests have spread across South Africa in 2026. Some have involved... →
The Lily Mine tragedy is South Africa's shame and injustice, revealing the dark side of 32 years of democracy
20th July 2026 There are moments in a nation's history that define its moral character. Moments that reveal whether those entrusted with power truly value the... →
The refuse crisis in Johannesburg is not a labour dispute, it is the price residents pay for years of financial mismanagement
10th July 2026 Johannesburg's refuse collection crisis is no longer an inconvenience. It has become a public health emergency and another reminder that residents... →
When politics takes precedence over governance, citizens pay the ultimate price
8th July 2026 National Treasury's decision to withhold funding from the City of Johannesburg should concern every South African, not only those who live in the... →
Beyond the build: Green jobs in SA’s renewables industry
7th July 2026 South Africa’s renewable energy industry has created tens of thousands of jobs, but most disappear once construction ends. South Africa’s green... →
