Rational Standard

10/09/2026

The puzzle is not whether Africans give. They clearly do. It is whether some of that capacity for private mobilisation could also support the production of new knowledge, writes Dr Oluwaseun Adeoye Oyebamiji.

The puzzle is not whether Africans give. They clearly do. It is whether some of that capacity for private mobilisation could also support the production of new knowledge.

10/09/2026

South Africa needs more choice in the energy market.

Ayanda Zulu says real reform means more private players, more competition and ending a system where Eskom can act as both competitor and gatekeeper.

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09/09/2026

Boy George gets something right about Israel that most celebrities don’t. You can stand with one people without demonising another, writes Ilan Preskovsky.

How to stand with a people without demonizing another.

09/09/2026

Those who manage scarce resources must face the consequences of their decisions, and those who pay for the services should see the results reflected in their own accounts, writes Zakhele Mthembu.

Those who manage scarce resources must face the consequences of their decisions, and those who pay for the services should see the results reflected in their own accounts.

09/09/2026

Unemployment is a vicious cycle that exacerbates all the major issues in this country. Solving it should be the number one priority for any government in power or political party seeking election, writes Nicholas Woode-Smith.

Unemployment is a vicious cycle that exacerbates all the major issues in this country. Solving it should be the number one priority for any government in power or political party seeking election.

09/09/2026

Eskom can raise prices because you have no choice.

Zakhele Mthembu looks at how genuine competition could give consumers choice and force electricity prices to respond to the market.

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08/09/2026

If there is the slightest chance of destroying or weakening the unreliable and underhanded ANC’s hegemonic grip on the country, we must not hesitate to do so merely for pragmatic reasons, writes Piet du Plessis.

If there is the slightest chance of destroying or weakening the unreliable and underhanded ANC’s hegemonic grip on the country, we must not hesitate to do so merely for pragmatic reasons.

08/09/2026

Institutions become corrupted when preserving themselves replaces serving the purpose that justified them, writes Bryan Theunissen.

Institutions become corrupted when preserving themselves replaces serving the purpose that justified them.

08/09/2026

Is Mark Ruffalo’s anti-Israel activism crossing the line?

Ilan Preskovsky asks when criticism of Israel becomes antisemitic rhetoric.

At what point does criticism of Israel cross the line into antisemitic rhetoric?

08/09/2026

Why are people still afraid of privatisation?

If the private sector can deliver a service better, why should it matter who provides it? Nicholas Woode-Smith makes the case for privatisation and putting results ahead of preserving state control.

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