Opinion
Iran tells world ‘get ready for $200 a barrel’
The ongoing US-Israeli military strikes against Iran have not ceased, leading to mounting casualties and regional instability
By Reuters
NOMVUYISO BATYI | The economics of sustainable and affordable connectivity in South Africa
Despite stable data prices offering relief amid inflation, the need for continuous investment in infrastructure to support growing data traffic remains critical, writes Nomvuyiso Batyi
By Nomvuyiso Batyi
EDITORIAL | Let your X change lived experiences of political and economic instability
The Electoral Commission is hoping to reverse declining voter turnout at the polls this local government elections
By Sunday Times Editorial
ISMAIL LAGARDIEN | We know the ends of the 70-Year War, but not how it will end
The blurring lines of conflict in the Middle East — a war without borders or timelines
By Ismail Lagardien
TOM EATON | Some are better off for this war on Iran (and it’s not Americans)
The dogs of war are wilding out, but not everyone is afraid, writes Tom Eaton
By Tom Eaton
KHALID SAYED | Good governance excellence or DA exceptionalism?
Premier Winde must demonstrate respect for the institutions of democracy by doing the honourable thing and resigning, the writer says
By Khalid Sayed
KEDIBONE DIALE-TLABELA | The trains will keep running
As the current concession agreement with Bombela ends in March 2026, a new private partner is being appointed to maintain and upgrade the system, ensuring uninterrupted service
By Kedibone Diale-Tlabela
EDITORIAL | ‘Influencer tax’ is a step into uncharted territory for Sars
The issue opens doors for tax policies that have not been extensively tried or modelled anywhere else in the world
By Sunday Times Editorial
PATRICK BULGER | Iran faces destruction on a biblical scale
Perhaps the mullahs, masters of the art of survival who have seen off protests and Western sanctions, may still have a trick up their sleeves
By Patrick Bulger
ANDRIES NEL | Celebrating 30 years of SA’s constitution: reflect, renew, recommit
The anniversary is an opportunity to renew the shared commitment to constitutional values and recommit to building a more just, inclusive and capable state, writes Nel
By Andries Nel
EDITORIAL | Those implicated in corruption must be prosecuted without fear or favour
The sentencing of former MP Vincent Smith is a shot in the arm for the criminal justice system as it seeks to make those responsible for corruption account for their actions
By Sunday Times Editorial
OLIVER METH | Zille’s Joburg launch: the stagecraft, symbolism and subtle storytelling
Song and dance, language choice and shots aimed at incumbents ― these come together to create potent messaging, writes Oliver Meth
By Oliver Meth
SIVIWE GWARUBE & VELENKOSINI HLABISA | SA’s tots can thrive by 5 ― ECD holds the key
Pouring into this critical growth phase is a social responsibility and a strategic national investment that begins and succeeds at the local level
By Siviwe Gwarube and Velenkosini Hlabisa
SANELE GUMEDE | Good intentions to turn around the economy despite persistent challenges
Public-private partnerships and infrastructure investments are crucial to tackle the country's high debt-to-GDP ratio and debt-servicing costs
By Sanele Gumede
LETTERS | B-BBEE must be tightened, not discarded
Calls for stronger oversight and accountability to make B-BBEE effective and inclusive, writes Tshifhiwa Singo from Pretoria.
By Sunday Times Letters
