Prof B Figaji, vice-chancellor of Peninsula Technikon, responds to RW Johnson's article in Focus 26.
Patrick Laurence analyses the dangers of transforming the mining industry too hastily (or too slowly).
A series of seminal events has occurred in Southern Africa in the last three months.
William Mervin Gumede delineates and evaluates the diverse currents in the ANC ahead of its December national conference.
It was billed as a campaign to save the planet, but turned into a struggle for control of the revolution. Rian Malan reports.
Professor Fanie Olivier, summarily dismissed from Univen, takes his case to the Labour Court.
Lawrence Schlemmer assesses new survey evidence on mortality in South Africa today.
Sizwe samaYende of African Eye News Service chronicles the growing protest campaign against Greater Nelspruit Utility Company.
Tom Rymore's new column, "Digitus Impudicus", focuses on New Africa Investments Limited.
William M Gumede chronicles the decline in youth organisations that once operated as dedicated ANC auxiliaries.
Patrick Laurence examines the extent to which African governments are culpable for the continent's food crisis.