AI is changing the workplace, but not in the simple “robots are coming for your job” way many fear. Gareth Edwards speaks to Daniela Thom about AI fluency, job anxiety, critical thinking, business strategy and why human judgement remains the real workplace advantage.

Francis Herd speaks to Masela Nhlapo about Transnet’s rail reform, the 11 private train operators awarded access to the tracks, localisation, freight recovery, investment risk and whether South Africans will truly benefit.

Gareth Edwards and liquor law attorney Danie Cronjé examine South Africa’s illicit alcohol trade, fake liquor, illegal outlets, public health risks, tax losses and whether overregulation is helping the black market grow.

Gareth Edwards and Delani Hollhumer on Child Protection Month, child neglect, abuse reporting, emergency removals, safe adults and why protecting children cannot only matter in May

More South Africans are disengaging from politics. Gareth Edwards and Dr Ngqapheli Mchunu unpack voter apathy, democratic trust, and youth participation.

New research into Grade 1 readiness is raising difficult questions for parents, teachers and policymakers. Gareth Edwards speaks to researcher Bianca Bohmer about why younger learners are more likely to repeat, how inequality shapes school readiness, and whether South Africa’s school entry system is setting some children back before they even begin.