Opinion
LETTER: Eskom’s monopoly shields poor energy decisions
Economic reality rather than political preference should rule power sector
LETTER: Racial laws hinder SA’s middle power potential
The writer says this this will require serious human capital retention and development and foreign direct investment.
LETTER: Peter Bruce’s claims about DA election results are wrong
DA must stick to BEE policy because race isn’t a proxy for disadvantage
CHRISTOPHER RUTLEDGE: Mining reform at risk
How the African Mining Indaba masks a deeper constraint
By Christopher Rutledge
CHRIS EGBERINK: Banking on a more inclusive minerals economy
Leveraging financial models for a sustainable minerals economy
By Chris Egberink
CHRIS WALKINSHAW: How integrated energy solutions unlock millions in mining efficiency
SPONSORED | TotalEnergies SA urges miners not to undervalue the significant benefits an optimised lubrication and fuel management strategy can deliver
CLAIRE BISSEKER: SA has some breathing room — we dare not waste it
Budget question is whether Treasury uses commodity windfall to avoid higher taxes
By Claire Bisseker
LUYANDA NJILO: SA faces healthcare shock with cancellation of medical tax credits
Cancellation of medical tax credits would expose current system’s vulnerabilities
By Luyanda Njilo
ANTHONY BUTLER: Hill-Lewis and Sarupen — the dream team
Steenhuisen exit flings back curtain on DA contest that’s suddenly worth watching
By Anthony Butler
ALAN KNOTT-CRAIG: Township economy is SA’s modern-day Witwatersrand gold reef
The township economy presents a huge opportunity despite minimal official recognition
By Alan Knott‑Craig
TOBY SHAPSHAK: Running rings around health trackers
Smaller, better and lighter – is the Oura Ring 4 the ultimate sleep tracker?
By Toby Shapshak
AYABONGA CAWE: Navigating geopolitics with tactical tariffs
How Delhi’s budget signals shape industrial policy
By Ayabonga Cawe
EDITORIAL: Spar botch due to poor governance
Spar's board accountable for a failed SAP rollout that hit independent retailers
LETTER: Stop playing the race game
Policies based on skin colour create only insiders and outsiders and impoverish everyone
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