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Attack on Iran is just history repeating itself — same actors, same reasons

Attack on Iran is just history repeating itself — same actors, same reasons

In 2003, the United States and the United Kingdom, under George W Bush and Tony Blair respectively, invaded Iraq on a barrage of security and humanitarian claims.

By Roland Williams

Successful diplomatic relations a two-way street

Successful diplomatic relations a two-way street

Hardly a month into his new role, US ambassador to SA, Leo Brent Bozell, has been ignominiously summoned by Pretoria for comments deemed “undiplomatic”.

By Editorial Comment

TOM EATON | The audacity is jarring, but this is how Bozell rolls

TOM EATON | The audacity is jarring, but this is how Bozell rolls

The new US ambassador has always been at odds with courts, writes Tom Eaton

By Tom Eaton

We told you so: power pylon collapses after warning ignored

We told you so: power pylon collapses after warning ignored

We predict — based on The Herald’s visit to the line in February — the latest pylon collapse will not be the last unless something is urgently done to evaluate the extent of the problem and measures are put in place to address it.

By Editorial Comment

JONATHAN JANSEN | It was my privilege and pleasure to write for you every single Thursday

JONATHAN JANSEN | It was my privilege and pleasure to write for you every single Thursday

After 15 years, I still know of no other force than education that can change the world

By Jonathan Jansen

Light penalty risks sending wrong message in Kariega piggery case

Light penalty risks sending wrong message in Kariega piggery case

In January 2023, the Animal Anti-Cruelty League uncovered severe neglect at Unathi Mafuya's Uster Rangers Hill Piggery in Kariega, where pigs were found in dire conditions, with many already dead.

By Editorial Comment

LETTER | Jackson’s funeral a mirror held up to SA’s unfinished journey

LETTER | Jackson’s funeral a mirror held up to SA’s unfinished journey

Watching the funeral of Jesse Jackson was a sobering reminder that some of the world’s greatest freedom fighters never stopped caring about SA even after the global spotlight faded.

By Letter to the Editor

LETTER | Endgame not in sight as quick victory eludes Trump

LETTER | Endgame not in sight as quick victory eludes Trump

The conflict between the US and Iran appears not to be going according to the plan of President Donald Trump, writes The Herald reader Wandile Mtana.

By Letter to the Editor

BRENTON VAN VUUREN | A vision for a future of sustainable industrial development in Nelson Mandela Bay

BRENTON VAN VUUREN | A vision for a future of sustainable industrial development in Nelson Mandela Bay

In one of Nelson Mandela Bay’s industrial areas, an exciting vision is coming to life of an eco-industrial park designed for a future of high-tech, sustainable production.

By Brenton Van Vuuren

LETTER | E-hailing algorithms should work for the customer, not against them

LETTER | E-hailing algorithms should work for the customer, not against them

Last week I opened the Bolt app in Gqeberha to request a short 6,7 km ride — a trip that normally costs around R60. The fare quoted back to me? R220.

By Letter to the Editor

Proteas lacked big-match temperament in latest meltdown

Proteas lacked big-match temperament in latest meltdown

Another galling World Cup failure has triggered the inevitable post mortems into why the Proteas always stumble when cricket’s biggest prize is within touching distance.

By Editorial Comment

MALAIKA WA AZANIA | Name changes mean little if poverty and squalid living conditions persist

MALAIKA WA AZANIA | Name changes mean little if poverty and squalid living conditions persist

In SA, space was constructed by colonialism and apartheid.

By Malaika wa Azania

Church’s role in the fight against substance abuse

Church’s role in the fight against substance abuse

Churches can play a vital role in the fight against substance abuse by becoming involved in education and early detection in their communities.

By Vidah Mayama

Implementation delays destroy public faith in government

Implementation delays destroy public faith in government

One of the reasons there is a lack of trust between authorities, the national government in particular, and the general public is the tendency to take long for important decisions to be implemented.

By Editorial Comment

IN MY VIEW | Is deploying army to fight gangs a serious effort or an electioneering ploy?

IN MY VIEW | Is deploying army to fight gangs a serious effort or an electioneering ploy?

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in February that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would be deployed to the Eastern Cape and two other provinces to address the scourge of gang violence and organised crime.

By Desira Davids

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