South Africa Must Not Let Madiba Down

Yesterday the world celebrated an incredible man. Nelson Mandela’s story and life have inspired the world to believe in the power of the human spirit to persevere beyond the worst trials and come out on the other side stronger and whole. From former American President, Bill Clinton to our other beloved struggle icon, Bishop Desmond Tutu, the recognition of what Madiba has done is being acknowledged at home and abroad. With the health scare that South Africa has had to endur... Read more »
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By Nicolette Chinomona On Sunday, July 14th, 2013

Time May be up for Corruption in South Africa

The fight against corruption on the national stage is heating up. Recently Corruption Watch commended Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan for sacking Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula after allegations of misconduct... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, July 14th, 2013

Anti-corruption Unit Might Not Reduce Fraud and Corruption within the SAPS

On Thursday, at the launch of the Free State Province Crime Prevention Strategy, South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega announced that an anti-corruption unit aimed at ... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Friday, July 12th, 2013

Corruption Becoming a Cultural Problem in South Africa

Corruption is always in the news, in fact it has become so common, that it is no longer surprising. It no longer shocks the sense, at least not for ordinary South Africans and the country is fast approaching a ... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Friday, June 28th, 2013

Fostering Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Storytelling

The economic outlook of the country isn’t encouraging, falling gold prices, a struggling Rand and the unemployment rate climbing up from where it was at the beginning of the year. Clearly other alternatives t... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Thursday, June 27th, 2013

South Africa Should not Expect the World to Invest in Xenophobia

Two weeks ago, when former president Nelson Mandela was admitted into hospital, I was surprised to be invited to participate in an online poll on whether it would still be safe for White South Africans in a pos... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

South Africa Needs to Create Job Opportunities for New Graduates

As the nation celebrates youths this month, serious thought should be given to how exactly the nation is helping youths achieve their dreams. In recent years there’s been a strong push to motivate the youth t... Read more »
By Laikyn Setloboko On Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

Men of shame

South Africa is known for its high crime rate against women and children, robbery and sometimes mass killings for muthi purposes in order to gain wealth. I am appalled by the number of men who are arrogant enou... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Monday, June 17th, 2013

Innovation in Africa has to Battle the Chief

Is innovative thinking possible in Africa? For years the African continent has been synonymous with negative factors. With our disturbing appetite for war and conflict and the rampage of HIV/AIDS, when the worl... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, June 16th, 2013

SA Youth Simply Need Access to Information to Improve Their Lives

As we commemorate Youth Day, millions of young people across the country are faced with unemployment and poverty. Yesterday President Jacob Zuma said the youth must not waste time by waiting to improve their li... Read more »