Editorials
EDITORIAL: ANC’s default position is secrecy
The powers that be realise their default option of secrecy is incompatible with the constitution, yet they still seek to manipulate the process to their political advantage
Opinion & Analysis
Embrace the biotech in your shopping basket
The best way to ensure future world food security is to combine biotechnology with sustainable agricultural practices, writes Leon van Eck
Columnists
Auditor’s damning report on SA Express
You can take it as read that the financial statements cannot be trusted, writes David Gleason
Editorials
THE GUARDIAN: An insult to the clumsy loon
Tories were compared this week to an aquatic bird famed for its clumsiness — but was that fair on the bird in question?
Columnists
The difficulty of creating a believable narrative
In creating a country narrative, truth is not critical to persuasion but any story has to at least be believable, writes Itumeleng Mahabane
Editorials
EDITORIAL: State must act to end labour strife
It is incumbent on the government to take decisive action to end the current labour turmoil in the country
Why Nigeria and India would make excellent bedfellows
Similarities in risk factors have potential to foster greater synergy between the nations, writes Ronak Gopaldas
At times of violence and upheaval it can be helpful to listen to steadying voices, writes Anthony Butler
Optimists give us reason to be cheerful
You’re silly if you’re doing a little happy dance at the way the rand is falling off a cliff, writes Quentin Wray
Weak rand may benefit some, but poor will suffer
Editorials
EDITORIAL: A salute to FNB’s Jordaan
FirstRand CEO Michael Jordaan’s departure after 10 years at the helm of FNB is a loss for retail banking in South Africa
Opinion & Analysis
THE INSIDER: Caring cadres will soon fill the public service
Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu may be onto something good with Palama
Columnists
A country of illusion and deceit
Religious zealotry combined with limited resources will bring Saudi Arabia down, writes Simon Lincoln Reader
Columnists
IN THE MARKETS: Time for African Bank to consider all its options
The unsecured lender’s share price has been falling like underwear without elastic, writes Phakamisa Ndzamela
Name-dropping is corruption and should be punished
It is illegal to drop names in the way names were allegedly dropped to grant unauthorised landing permission to the Gupta aircraft, writes Paul HoffmanEditorials
EDITORIAL: Independent, or not really?
The acquisition of Independent News & Media is proving to be a little more complex than a 'return' of the group to South African hands, as initially touted
Columnists
Evraz and atoms — a mystery tale
I remain puzzled by elements of the consortium deal for a stake in Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium, writes David Gleason
Editorials
DAWN: Women on top of the world
In conquering Mount Everest, Raha Moharrak and her companions have presented their gender with an impressive model of standing fast
Columnists
Need for ‘economic Codesa’ is now greater than ever
An 'economic Codesa' is urgently needed if our economy is to be rescued from the wave of unrest that is disrupting the mining industry, writes Allister Sparks
Editorials
EDITORIAL: State media influence grows
The increased influence of government over South Africa’s media is a cause for concern
Columnists
No action against terror cells in South Africa
It is alleged that authorities are aware of isolated farms in South Africa being used as terrorist training camps, yet no action is taken, writes David Gleason
Columnists
Cheer up, the rand could be even worse than it is
Rand’s fall to new four-year lows has served as a valuable reality check for the economy, writes Bronwyn Nortje
Columnists
Survé must come clean on funding and owners
Iqbal Survé’s secrecy on Independent News & Media purchase is souring his arrival in the news industry, writes Anton Harber
Columnists
Guptagate a serious blow to Zuma’s credibility
Zuma can choose his friends but, just as certain names can suggest approval, others might invite disapprobation, writes Z Pallo Jordan
Columnists
Weak rand may benefit some, but poor will suffer
You’re silly if you’re doing a little happy dance at the way the rand is falling off a cliff, writes Quentin Wray
Columnists
Optimists give us reason to be cheerful
At times of violence and upheaval it can be helpful to listen to steadying voices, writes Anthony Butler
Opinion & Analysis
Why Nigeria and India would make excellent bedfellows
Similarities in risk factors have potential to foster greater synergy between the nations, writes Ronak Gopaldas
Editorials
EDITORIAL: African Union should let the sunshine in
The African Union is undoubtedly getting older but is it growing any wiser?
Opinion & Analysis
THE INSIDER: ‘Less is more’ can be taken to extremes
The real-world interpretation of a recent thin-on-detail job application is likely to be less favourable than the post-modernist thinking it might suggest
Opinion & Analysis
Threat to key tool in the fight against malaria
If environmentalists get their way, one of the key weapons in the fight against malaria will be banned before any real alternative is available, writes Jasson Urbach
Opinion & Analysis
What is your company’s foreign policy?
Some of the most enlightened firms recognise the need for a shift toward a strategic 'corporate foreign policy,' writes Andrew Hammond
Letters
LETTER: Cronin offers a school of red herrings
The bill is unconstitutional in allowing the state to take ownership and possession of property by notice of expropriation and without a prior court order confirming that the proposed expropriation is (objectively) for public purposes, or in the public interest
The Third Umpire
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson. The report by Parliament’s research unit proves conclusively that she is not up to the task. She needs to take a long fishing break.
National Union of Metalworkers of SA general secretary Irvin Jim, for his thinly veiled threats about his union not approving foreign welders at Medupi, which are, surely, a prelude to instigating strike action.
Mining magnate Mick Davis. He has taken Xstrata from a $500m business to a $50bn one, and fully deserves his payout — and we expect he might be spending more time in SA, which might be good for us too.
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