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The beginning of the end of the liberation party era
Africa
/ 11 November 2024

The beginning of the end of the liberation party era

Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024

By Nic Cheeseman
GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS

The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country

By Des Erasmus
South Africa’s economy: Talk is not enough to drive real change
Opinion
/ 16 September 2024

South Africa’s economy: Talk is not enough to drive real change

Past summits on the economy have led to hopeful rhetoric but little meaningful action. The longer this paralysis continues, the more damaging it becomes

By Thabo Motshweni
The future of the African Union: How many more days are left?
Opinion
/ 12 September 2024

The future of the African Union: How many more days are left?

Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among member states, and claims it is stiflingly bureaucratic, it risks becoming another relic

By Lindani Zungu
Zambian government leaves human rights on death row
Opinion
/ 9 September 2024

Zambian government leaves human rights on death row

Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Opposition parties dismiss Gauteng premier Lesufi’s economic plans as pie in the sky
Politics
/ 16 August 2024

Opposition parties dismiss Gauteng premier Lesufi’s economic plans as pie in the sky

The Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga points to rampant crime and unclear policies as major hurdles to investment and creating jobs

By Mandisa Nyathi
With record unemployment, fostering small business development is essential
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

With record unemployment, fostering small business development is essential

For this strategy to succeed, enabling policies and support systems must be established to help entrepreneurs overcome the significant barriers they face

By James Maposa
Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts
Business
/ 14 August 2024

Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts

With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market

By Aarti Bhana
Unemployment rises to 33.5% in the second quarter
Business
/ 13 August 2024

Unemployment rises to 33.5% in the second quarter

Joblessness increased for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its highest level in two years

By Aarti Bhana
A government of national interest is more urgent than the GNU
Thought Leader
/ 17 July 2024

A government of national interest is more urgent than the GNU

Influenced by middle-class issues, the government of national unity
may neglect the problems of the poor

By Mzwandile Manto kaB. Wapi
Why the allure of the ‘Rwanda Model’ is misplaced
Opinion
/ 11 July 2024

Why the allure of the ‘Rwanda Model’ is misplaced

Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be

By Ross Harvey
Smaller government and increased privatisation will boost GNU economy, says think tank
National
/ 27 June 2024

Smaller government and increased privatisation will boost GNU economy, says think tank

The FMF Charter says the size of cabinet should be reduced and policy changes introduced to benefit the poor and create jobs

By Aarti Bhana
Battle over GNU positions distracts from policy debate
Columns
/ 26 June 2024

Battle over GNU positions distracts from policy debate

The political transition is a good opportunity for greater transparency about how the government shapes the economy

By Sarah Smit
Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma
Politics
/ 23 June 2024

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

By Khaya Koko
Dutch Disease and what to do about it in South Africa
Opinion
/ 16 May 2024

Dutch Disease and what to do about it in South Africa

Research suggests the country is suffering from it, requiring better governance and institutions

By Ross Harvey
Unemployment increases for the second consecutive quarter
Business
/ 14 May 2024

Unemployment increases for the second consecutive quarter

The uptick is a result of more people entering the labour market

By Aarti Bhana
Basic income grant project helps youths find jobs and livelihoods
National
/ 2 May 2024

Basic income grant project helps youths find jobs and livelihoods

Under the two-year pilot scheme, 100 unemployed technical college graduates have got a monthly grant of R2 000 since October 2022

By Lyse Comins
New DA economic policy promises ‘neoliberal utopia’
Politics
/ 2 May 2024

New DA economic policy promises ‘neoliberal utopia’

The political party’s policy has been criticised for stating that a capitalist open market would be able to break up oligopolies and stimulate growth

By Lyse Comins
It’s not ANC electioneering, insists Nxesi at launch of two million jobs programme
National
/ 17 April 2024

It’s not ANC electioneering, insists Nxesi at launch of two million jobs programme

The minister said R23.8 billion would be allocated to implement the plan, with training opportunities running over the next 12 to 36 months

By Lyse Comins
Fertile ground: What fewer births mean for SA’s economic growth
National
/ 11 April 2024

Fertile ground: What fewer births mean for SA’s economic growth

The country’s changing demographics can be positive – but only if there are jobs for the still-growing, working-age population

By Sarah Smit
Job schemes and broken dreams
Opinion
/ 10 April 2024

Job schemes and broken dreams

Plans like the one announced by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi won’t move the needle on joblessness

By Sarah Smit
God edition: The energy transition isn’t just
Thought Leader
/ 30 March 2024

God edition: The energy transition isn’t just

The shift to clean energy must consider poorest of the poor and the natural environment

By Sheree Bega
Africans can solve TB, the disease that haunts us. Here’s how
Opinion
/ 24 March 2024

Africans can solve TB, the disease that haunts us. Here’s how

Africans need to be fully involved in drug discovery and development research for tuberculosis on the continent

By Khisimuzi Mdluli
Giyani water debacle ‘not all our fault’
Politics
/ 15 March 2024

Giyani water debacle ‘not all our fault’

Limpopo premier Stan Mathabatha made the claim during an elections debate hosted by the University of Limpopo and the
Mail & Guardian

By Lunga Mzangwe
Limpopo premier’s ‘unemployment is increasing at a decreasing rate’ claim jeered
Politics
/ 13 March 2024

Limpopo premier’s ‘unemployment is increasing at a decreasing rate’ claim jeered

During a Mail & Guardian elections town hall debate, he also blamed technology in part for the high joblessness rate

By Lunga Mzangwe
Report urges state to cut BEE premium to reduce VAT
Business
/ 2 March 2024

Report urges state to cut BEE premium to reduce VAT

A report suggests that government could save R150 billion in wasteful expenditure if it stopped overpaying its contractors

By Lyse Comins
2.5 million job ‘opportunities’ in next five years, says Ramaphosa at ANC manifesto launch
Politics
/ 24 February 2024

2.5 million job ‘opportunities’ in next five years, says Ramaphosa at ANC manifesto launch

The governing party also said it would progressively work towards implementing a basic income support grant

By Lizeka Tandwa
Budget 2024: Treasury responds to Ramaphosa’s promise to ‘extend and improve’ SRD grant
Business
/ 21 February 2024

Budget 2024: Treasury responds to Ramaphosa’s promise to ‘extend and improve’ SRD grant

The term’s of its extension beyond 2025 have yet to be agreed on, but the treasury has made provisional allocations for the grant

By Sarah Smit
SA’s unemployment rate rises to 32.1%
Business
/ 20 February 2024

SA’s unemployment rate rises to 32.1%

The country’s jobs data comes the day before the tabling of what looks to be another tightly managed budget

By Sarah Smit
The Fiscal Cliff | Shallow state purse deepens jobs crisis
Business
/ 18 February 2024

The Fiscal Cliff | Shallow state purse deepens jobs crisis

In this instalment of The Fiscal Cliff – a Mail & Guardian series on how South Africa’s budget has been shaped – Sarah Smit considers the intimate link between the country’s ultra-high unemployment rate and austerity

By Sarah Smit
UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa
National
/ 14 January 2024

UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa

The United Nations World Economic Situation report said the country’s economy would grow by only 0.5%

By Mandisa Nyathi
2024 economy: Some relief after a rocky road
Business
/ 2 January 2024

2024 economy: Some relief after a rocky road

Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon

By Sarah Smit
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