opinion
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THINKING OUT LOUD | Cape Town’s four seasons in 48 hours
Cape Town storms arrive with chaos, floods and uprooted trees — then disappear, as the city quickly slips back into denial.
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OPINION | What happens after the storm?
What happens after the storm reveals unequal recovery across the Western Cape, where families rebuild at very different speeds.
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Opinion: Schools still hold the dreams of future leaders
A visit to an old school inspires reflection on poverty, perseverance and the urgent need to restore hope in education for young learners.
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Opinion|Winnie Madikizela-Mandela legacy still asks uncomfortable questions
A perspective on how the docummentary of Winnie Mandela revives urgent questions about memory, liberation and South Africa’s still-unfinished democratic promise.
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The consequence of convenience and algorithm addiction
The consequence of too much convenience seems to be a topic that may hold an ominous future for not only the current but future generations if left unchecked. These days…
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Opinion| Seven years later, a live TV moment raises questions about young voters and political literacy
A reflection on a live TV moment explores youth voting, political literacy, and deeper understanding of democratic participation in South Africa.
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OPINION: Halfway through the year: Are we still chasing our goals?
Time has a way of slipping past while we’re busy managing the everyday challenges like staying up to date with emails, juggling responsibilities, and setbacks.
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Opinion: Why witness testimony in South Africa’s inquiries often comes in fragments
Witness hesitation in South African inquiries reflects risk, pressure and incomplete protection, revealing why truth often emerges in fragments.
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OPINION| Same script, different cast.
A personal reflection on repeating patterns in relationships, where familiar cycles reappear with new people, revealing deeper emotional truths.
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The youth can lead us out of the darkness
On the precipice of the Vietnam war, famous folk singer Bob Dylan once sung: “Well you better start swimming or you’ll sink like a stone cause the times they are-a-changin”.…
