As the US cedes its global dominance, South Africa must find its feet in a world rebooting around multiple centres of influence

The hangover from this year’s turbulence will hit in 2026 and the heaviest blow will fall on the Global South

Labour rules: there are hopes for a season of renewal if important conditions can be met

Economies need women: politics keeps forgetting that economic inclusion cannot be achieved while half the world remains on the margins

Populism, tariffs and global upheaval are reshaping growth — and South Africa must adapt to survive

With one of the youngest populations globally, South Africa holds a demographic spark that could ignite the economy. But that depends on young people being healthy, educated and employed — which is not happening

Criminal syndicates are holding South Africans to ransom. Urgent action is needed to dismantle these networks, restore law and order, and reignite economic growth

With global trade alignments in flux, South Africa needs to focus on deft diplomacy and a coherent domestic policy

Ageing infrastructure and lack of investment in new water projects compound the country’s water challenges

The GNU’s ability to prove its commitment to fiscal sustainability is central to maintaining market trust