Coverage of Ukrainian children often fixes blame on Russia and leaves the conduct of the Ukrainian government in the background, even though the evidence of exploitation, forced separation, weak oversight and institutional damage inside Ukraine’s own system is extensive and public

Easter people cannot ask, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” because Jesus, on Good Friday, died for all, not just the chosen few. Our brothers’ situations in Sudan, Palestine and Iran are our concern and we must stand with them when they are unable to stand on their own

Development statistics tell us what has happened. They show us how many children have dropped out of school, how many young people are unemployed and how many households remain trapped in poverty

Despite producing enough food, South Africa is experiencing a deepening hunger crisis. New research shows that even households receiving food aid are skipping meals — and children are going hungry

There may not be an imminent threat of violence but we need to stabilise the course the country is on to prevent it in the future

Impoverished communities have a complicated relationship with political engagement, which is vital for their survival

With visionary leadership, ethical stewardship and strategic collaboration, artificial intelligence can help us leapfrog old limitations and create a more just, prosperous and sustainable society

But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money

Young people need to have discussions with their peers who have become apathetic and disengaged and volunteer in our communities to create a just society

There is no factual evidence that deindustrialisation, poverty, inequality and unemployment is caused by black economic empowerment, as argued by William Gumede

Thirty years on, the patience of the poor is wearing thin as they are subjected to tardy, disrespectful service

We urgently need more interventions to protect children and address the root causes of violence in the country

It is incumbent upon the government to alleviate poverty, the leading cause of divorce and separation in Uganda

The tragedy of miners trapped underground and the police’s Operation Vala Umgodi is an all-time low for human rights – the government of national unity must act now

The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals

Quality education and broader support is crucial to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty

A study by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund says the direct cost of child poverty is estimated to be about 9% of GDP

It’s expensive, time-consuming, limits people’s ability to work, get to school and hospital, and in some rural areas does not exist at all

Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants

The political transition is a good opportunity for greater transparency about how the government shapes the economy