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When advice becomes a cage: Why empathy must replace imposition in South African conversations
6th March 2026 In South Africa today, there is a quiet human condition spreading through our relationships, communities, and conversations. It is not a virus with... →
Planting the future: How Siphesihle Perfect Nkosi is reimagining Early Childhood Development in South Africa
6th March 2026 In a sector often described as “women’s work,” Siphesihle Perfect Nkosi is quietly reshaping both Early Childhood Development (ECD) and the... →
When protection isn’t safe: How chemical-laced pads may be driving girls from classrooms
6th March 2026 On the 16th of February 2026, something shifted. Quietly at first, then all at once. Professor Visser, Head of Chemistry at the University of the... →
Protecting Black Pensions Is Not “Anti-Black”
5th March 2026 Those who weaponise race to escape accountability betray the very people they claim to champion. I have been called “anti-black.” Let me deal with... →
Due process in exile: The constitutional crisis behind third-country removals
2nd March 2026 On 25 February 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a sweeping and uncompromising judgment condemning... →
Labour Law Amendment Bill 2026: Legislative Developments and Economic Implications
2nd March 2026 The publication of the Labour Law Amendment Bill in Government Gazette No. 54220 on 26 February 2026 marks the most comprehensive review of South... →
FUL February 2026 Newsletter – Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
27th February 2026 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
A new resource management paradigm maximises profits for African countries
By: In On Africa IOA 20th February 2026 African nations are rethinking how value is captured from the energy supplies and minerals contained within their borders. Climate pressure, energy... →
Ramaphosa’s 2025 Sona promises: how has he fared?
By: Africa Check 11th February 2026 South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the state of the nation address (Sona) on 12 February 2026. The annual speech is an... →
A story of African innovation
6th February 2026 In December, a young entrepreneur from Pretoria, Adriaan Kruger, won $150 000 (about R2.5-million) in prize money at an African Business Heroes... →
