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[Opinion] The exponential rise of cellular phones in South African households

South Africa has witnessed a transformative shift in communication preferences over the past few years, with cellular phones becoming the preferred choice for ...

[Opinion] South Africa’s living conditions: navigating challenges and pursuing equity

South Africa, a nation of stark contrasts and immense potential, has long struggled with issues of housing and access to essential services.

[Opinion] Nurse shortage crisis in South Africa

South Africa has been faced with a critical shortage of nurses, which has been worsening over the years, resulting in a number of challenges in providing ...

[Opinion] Business closures herald a looming disaster

Company liquidations and employee retrenchments are a stark reminder of the extensive and continuing impact on economic activity of the Covid-19 pandemic and ...

[Opinion] Households owe SA municipalities over R100 billion

Households owe municipalities billions of Rands in unpaid municipal bills, posing a threat to the continuation of basic service delivery.

[Opinion] Lack of medical cover a significant financial risk.

The majority of South Africans are living without medical aid, posing significant personal financial risks.

[Opinion] Life expectancy in SA likely to fall as living standards deteriorate

There is a risk that South Africa’s life expectancy which is the average period that a person may expect to live, may fall from the current levels which are ...

[Opinion] NHI could trigger skills exit

The proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) is likely to see a skills exodus from the health sector.

[Opinion] Privatisation necessary to save SAA

Operations and jobs will remain at risk if state-owned South African Airways (SAA) is not privatised.

[Opinion] SA decline on Human Development Index continues

Despite South Africa’s continuous improvement in its Human Development Index value for nearly three decades, the country’s overall rank has been declining over ...