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.
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”.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MALAIKA WA AZANIA | Name changes mean little if poverty and squalid living conditions persist
In SA, space was constructed by colonialism and apartheid.
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.
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.
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.






















