Columnists
IN MY VIEW | Long Covid’s hidden toll — the South Africans still battling fatigue, anxiety and memory loss
“I feel better, but my mind isn’t the same.” Four years after the Covid-19 pandemic, such comments are still heard regularly in South Africa. What began as a respiratory virus seems to have left a lingering mark on some people who were infected.
By Jonny Peter
IN MY VIEW | Forging a stronger future — a new era of partnership for Nelson Mandela Bay
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) is entering a transformative new phase of urban development.
By Unati Peter
WEATHER GURU | To go solar or not, that is the question
A Bay area resident grapples with the decision to invest in solar energy due to high electricity costs and frequent power outages. Despite initial hesitation over the costs, the resident chooses solar installation as a long-term investment, driven by rising electricity prices and the desire for energy independence. The narrative highlights the importance of smart energy management, choosing the right professional for installation, and the financial and environmental benefits of solar power. Additionally, it provides weather safety tips and reflects on local dam levels and past environmental events.
By Garth Sampson
GEOFF TOOLEY | Metro lacks full engineering staff complement but small team has done wonders
There have been numerous comments on social media recently related to the water supply issues in Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. Some of these raise capacity concerns related to the municipality.
By Geoff Tooley
WANDILE SIHLOBO | SA’s 2025-26 winter crop production estimate slashed once more
South Africa’s 2025-26 winter crop harvest process is virtually over. This crop was planted in May 2025. The focus in the country is now on the 2025-26 summer crop season, which is still at its early stages, having been planted from October 2025.
By Wandile Sihlobo
DANIE MOUTON | The church’s role in creating an SA where there is place for everyone at the table
We belong through Jesus Christ to God. We are called to live by his teachings and empowered by the Holy Spirit to do so.
By Danie Mouton
WEATHER GURU | The stone age experience for five days
Not many residents were prepared for this past week’s catastrophe in many parts of our metro.
By Garth Sampson
S’THEMBISO MSOMI | Rooting out the police’s bad apples the only way to successfully fight crime in SA
It was a terrible admission by a police minister, but an honest one. Most of his predecessors would have probably responded to the question with bravado — promising more boots on the ground
By S'thembiso Msomi
MPUMEZO RALO | Abandoning BEE policy entirely not a viable option
But it requires refinement to address inequalities and benefit the broader population.
By Mpumezo Ralo
Transport tragedies will continue until there is political will to tackle the issue seriously
On August 25 2011 Jacob Humphreys ignored signals at a level crossing in Blackheath and found himself on the tracks of an oncoming train. A total of 10 children were ushered into eternity on their way to Good Hope Primary, an Adventist Christian school.
By Jonathan Jansen
Lack of maintenance highlighted by electricity and water outages in Nelson Mandela Bay
The current power and water outage crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay highlights the critical impact of the lack of adequate maintenance of the metro’s electricity and water infrastructure over many years, and the impact it has on the lives of communities and b
By Denise van Huyssteen
The times they are a-changin’ — and at some speed
New frontiers, both metaphorical and literal, seem to be being staked out with astonishing — and in some cases, nauseating — haste, writes Tom Eaton
By Tom Eaton
The face of bigotry: Lessons from SA to Minneapolis
"In May 2008, a wave of brutal xenophobic violence swept through townships in SA."
By Malaika wa Azania
Scholar transport tragedy was not an accident, it was poor leadership
There is perhaps no sphere in which the ANC has failed more spectacularly than in the education of black children, writes Malala
By Justice Malala
Education as a moral imperative: Why SA’s future begins in early childhood
Education, particularly in the early years, is a tangible expression of hope. It is an investment in the future that yields returns far beyond academic achievement. It reduces crime, fosters economic growth and strengthens social cohesion.
By Father Jerry Browne
