Fees Must Fall 2021: here are 10 key questions
A shutdown is underway at various universities across South Africa as students ramp up protests that began at several campuses last week. Most of...
Blade Nzimande: Funding to be re-prioritised for higher education
Cabinet has agreed that funding should be re-prioritised for the Department of Higher Education and Training to ensure that all National Student Financial Aid...
#SONA2021: A fatigued Ramaphosa urges South Africa to march forward together
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 11. It was markedly different from previous SONAs. The parliamentary...
Love thy neighbour: How to be a good neighbour during the...
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
Here’s how to tell people to stick to the rules without being annoying. Be a good neighbour advising people...
Challenging Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination in Black Communities
In South Africa, the month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month with the objective of not only educating the public about...
Social enterprise ThankYou has a plan to end extreme poverty
The Daily Vox has partnered with Australian social enterprise ThankYou who have come up with a plan to end extreme poverty. Founded in 2008...
Looking Ahead: School Admissions Processes And Placement Must Be Improved
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed significant pressure on an already strained education system. As the plans for the current school year remain uncertain, there...
Students Struggle To Adjust To Online Learning
By Sibongile Ralana
As the early days of online learning roll out across various tertiary institutions — but students highlight internet access, anxiety and inconsiderate...
The True Cost Of e-Health In A Global Pandemic
As South Africa enters its fourth week of COVID-19 lockdown, the rise of infections runs parallel to an increase in nation-wide anxiety. We are...
COVID-19: The Cure Could Be Worse Than The Disease For South...
Seán Mfundza Muller, University of Johannesburg
As the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 spreads worldwide, some governments have taken rapid and unprecedented action. Others, led by bigoted...
What Activists Want The President’s SONA To Say
President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a tough challenge for the 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA). Rolling blackouts, failures at state-owned agencies, and student...
We Are The Ones That Will Save Us
As an avid observer of global politics, I’ve noticed that there is a sense that a politician will be the one to save the...
New Refugee Amendments Not Welcomed
The Refugees Amendment Act, 2008 gazetted by the minister of home affairs Aaron Motsoaledi came into effect from January 1. These are amendments to...
Implications Of Business Rescue Proceedings for SAA
Next month the president is expected to take the nation into his confidence about the challenges facing South Africa’s state owned enterprises, SAA included....
Minister Angie Motshekga, Please Don’t Call Us To Celebrate Failure AGAIN!
Every year we are called out to celebrate matric results without looking at our basic education failures. When Minister Angie Motshekga formally releases the...
Recounting The Wildest Moments Of SA Politics In 2019
It’s that time of the year where we look back at all the interesting events that have taken place. 2019 has had its fair...
Goodbye, 2019 – You Have Been Memorable
Let us count the ways this year has been wonderful.
Compiled by Fatima Moosa
The Springboks winning the World Cup
Nothing is likely to top the South...
Halo Project SA Wants To Empower Drug And Aids Centre
Within the streets of Meadowlands, Soweto the South African Drug and Aids Council (SADAAC) can be found. The centre was founded by Freddie Sithole...
Traditional Khoi-San Leadership Act Underpinned By Idea That Rural People Cannot...
by Richard Raber, PhD Student, African History, Indiana University Bloomington
Last week South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Traditional Khoi-San Leadership Act. Some have...
The Fightback And Maharani
Political journalist Qaanitah Hunter’s latest book Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the future of South Africa shares fresh insights into Jacob Zuma’s removal as...
