By Fiona Wakelin Every person must be able to live in dignity, comfort and peace

In his letter penned to the nation on March 16, President Ramaphosa reflected on our Constitution and its commensurate Human Rights values. March 21 is Human Rights Day – a celebration of the rights enshrined in our Constitution, recalling Sharpeville, on that day in 1960, when apa...

By Thulani Dube, Head of Innovation & Advancement, Cornerstone Institute Leading South Africa’s Workforce Into The AI and Digital Economy

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its economic and social journey. The convergence of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and shifting global value chains is redefining what it means to be competitive,...

By Koketso Mamabolo The Energy Demands of AI

“For more than 200 years, economic growth was defined by industry capacity. Now for the first time in history, it is measured in computational power and digital capability,” said Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of state-owned renewable energy firm Masdar, ...

By Jessie Taylor Andy Mothibi: A New Chapter for Justice and Accountability In South Africa

Advocate Jan Lekgoa “Andy” Mothibi’s appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) marks a pivotal moment for South Africa’s criminal justice system. Effective 1 February 2026, Mothibi takes the helm of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the const...

By Jessie Taylor

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was both reflective and forward-looking. Framed by the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March, the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising and 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution, the address positioned South Africa at a pivotal moment: stronger than a year ag...