CANNABIS CORNER - Draft Cannabis Limits for Private Use Open for Public Comment

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has released draft rules under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, proposing limits for adult private use and inviting public comment. Rastafarian Steven Thapelo Khunou emphasizes the importance of public engagement in shaping fair and pra…

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - Zukiswa Wanner’s Flotilla recounts her voyage challenging the Gaza blockade, blending memoir and activism in a story of courage, solidarity, and resistance

Zukiswa Wanner’s Flotilla recounts her daring voyage challenging the Gaza blockade, weaving memoir and activism into a powerful narrative of courage, solidarity, and resistance that highlights the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Gauteng Residents Left Dry Despite Ramaphosa’s SONA Water Pledge

Families of apartheid victims are calling on former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma to fully cooperate with the Khampepe Commission. Lukhanyo Calata, son of activist Fort Calata and journalist, emphasises the need for transparency to uncover the truth and achieve justice for families affected…

Families of apartheid victims urge former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma to disclose what they know to the Khampepe Commission

Families of apartheid victims are calling on former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma to fully cooperate with the Khampepe Commission. Lukhanyo Calata, son of activist Fort Calata and journalist, emphasises the need for transparency to uncover the truth and achieve justice for families affected…

Who Eats Well, Who Doesn’t: Unmasking Hunger in South Africa

Hunger in South Africa is not driven by food scarcity, but by deeply unequal food systems. Millions of people still lack access to nutritious meals, with children among the hardest hit. Despite constitutional protections, weak governance and policy failures continue to entrench deprivation and ineq…

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Nicole Martens

Just Share has appointed Nicole Martens as its new Executive Director, marking a pivotal moment for the organisation’s mission to advance responsible, ethical investment in South Africa. The appointment signals renewed focus on corporate accountability, social justice, and sustainable finance. We s…

CANNABIS CORNER: Public Comment on Draft Cannabis Regulations (2026)

As South Africa opens public comment on the Draft Cannabis Regulations for 2026, critical questions arise around access, safety, innovation, and economic inclusion. The proposed framework could reshape the country’s cannabis and hemp industries, with major implications for research, healthcare, and…

Beyond Impeachment: What the Mbenenge Tribunal Decision Really Means

The Mbenenge Tribunal ruling did not fully exonerate the judge. While the charge of gross misconduct was dismissed, the finding of serious misconduct shifts the focus to accountability, sanctions, and the credibility of the judiciary—now firmly in the hands of the JSC. We unpack the implications wi…

Madlanga Judgment: Leadership Failure and Accountability in SAPS and the Hawks - The Madlanga judgment lays bare poor leadership and weak accountability in SAPS and the Hawks, exposing political interference and impunity that erode independence, delay justice, and damage public trust.

The Madlanga judgment exposes serious leadership failures and weak accountability within SAPS and the Hawks, revealing political interference and a culture of impunity that undermine institutional independence, delay justice and erode public trust. We spoke to criminology expert Professor Nirmala G…

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Khusela Sangoni‑Diko is a South African politician and communications leader, President Ramaphosa’s former spokesperson, now chairing Parliament’s Communications Committee.

Khusela Sangoni-Diko is a respected South African politician and communications leader. A former spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa, she now serves as Chairperson of Parliament’s Communications Committee, bringing valuable insight into political communication, governance, public trust and d…