Opinion
ADELAIDE PITSO | Tourism must not become casualty of polarised national debate
The Eastern Cape desperately needs jobs. At the same time, it possesses one of SA’s greatest tourism assets.
By Adelaide Pitso
Duncan Village community deserves more than ceremonies and speeches
Forty-one years have passed since the Duncan Village massacre. For some, the memories of August 1985 have faded into the background of SA’s troubled history. Yet for survivors and families who lost loved ones, the pain has never belonged only to the past.
By Daily Dispatch Editorial
BANTU MNIKI | Women’s march legacy calls for end to GBV
“We commit to build a South Africa in which no woman’s potential is limited by poverty, prejudice, violence or discrimination.” This was expressed by the president when he addressed the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings.
Appropriate way to honour courageous among us is to show courage ourselves
All we can do is remember our liberation struggle dead because we can never hope to fully understand what they and their families went through as a result of their sacrifices.
By Nkosikhulule Nyembezi
First-hand account of trauma experiences
We heard gunfire in the distance but we told ourselves “it will pass”. It didn’t.
By Mike Basopu
Once again, little to celebrate on Women’s Day
Women’s Day was like any other day in this country. South Africans woke up to the news of a talented young teenage girl lying strangled in a room. All her promise, possibility and potential gone in one act of terrible violence.
By Daily Dispatch Editorial
AI won’t replace teachers but poor judgement might
Every week another headline asks whether artificial intelligence (AI) will replace teachers. I think we are asking the wrong question. The real question is this: Are we preparing future teachers to know when AI is right and when it is wrong?
By Warda Abrahams
INSIGHT | Leaders urged to tackle social media disrespect and division
The article reflects on South Africa's post-1994 journey toward social integration and nation-building, highlighting persistent divisions and a lack of unified commitment to reconciliation from various social groups.
By Mlulami Mike Ntutela
EDITORIAL | Troubled Banyana need to do more than just paper over the cracks
Despite a crucial win over Burkina Faso and a history of success against upcoming opponents Morocco, underlying issues within the team remain unresolved, risking only a superficial fix if victories continue.
By Daily Dispatch Editorial
The tip of the iceberg: Remembering the slain and confronting the men who look like us
It always pains me that despite the fact that countless people, including activists, have spoken against gender-based violence, the scourge continues unabated. It is as pervasive as ever.
By Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga
A simple fix would stem Eastern Cape’s debilitating brain drain
The great Eastern Cape brain drain continues apace. Statistics South Africa’s mid-year population estimates released last week suggests that almost one million people left the province between 2016 and 2026 for greener pastures.
By Daily Dispatch Editorial
Mbenenge case is showing us, in real time, what happens when power goes unchecked
The JSC overturned that finding on gross misconduct, not on any legal theory of consent, but its ruling forces a question the tribunal never asked: can consent exist at all in a relationship this unequal?
By Nonhlanhla Sibanda Moyo
High unemployment rate in SA shows no sign of improvement
SA is not showing any signs of improvement in the high unemployment rate. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicates an official unemployment rate of 32.7% (8.14 million) during the first quarter of 2026.
By Sinalo Ngcotsho
Blocking voter registration threatens democratic process
Citizens must take municipal elections seriously as they present an opportunity for them to influence decision-making.
By Daily Dispatch Editorial
BANTU MNIKI | No loudspeaker this time: Malema must answer
Julius Malema is an established loudmouth whose style of politics has delivered many “benefits” for him throughout his political career.
By Bantu Mniki
