The fierce and intense Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 2026 has concluded, and having won two of the three tests in South Africa, it was impossible for the Boks to lose the Baltimore instalment. At worst, the result could have been a draw, but the resilient Boks prevailed and showed why they are world champions. Rugby […]
Global Ties That Bind pairs Barrett students with peers in South Africa to enrich honors research By Luz Capiral | August 21, 2026 Barrett, The Honors College is giving students a new way to develop their honors theses by combining academic research with firsthand experiences in South Africa. Through Global Ties That Bind, a Global Resolve initiative connecting Arizona State University […]
16 July 2026.ITI remarks summaryThe establishment of the Waterberg Business Chamber comes at a critical timewhen the region is undergoing economic transition, particularly in energy, mining,agriculture, and sunrise and emerging sectors such as global business services,conservation, renewable energy and tourism. The Chamber should serve as aunified voice of business, promoting inbound local and foreign investments, […]
The entire ‘refugee’ exercise is quite obviously absurd. But it is entirely in keeping with the lies, drama and illogic of the Trump administration. For Trump the show is the point. And it’s quite a show having people virtually airlifted from South Africa, so great is their suffering. As initially appeared in Daily Maverick on […]
While the world is dominated by small-minded rulers, we must reclaim and nurture our democracy, confronting authoritarianism and championing freedom for all to heal societal wounds. Of The Empire We will be known as a culture that feared deathand adored power, that tried to vanquish insecurityfor the few and cared little for the penury of […]
As the US and Israel confront Iran amid escalating tensions, global stability falters. Donald Trump’s chaotic leadership and disregard for democracy complicate the crisis, while South Africa braces for fuel impacts and deeper economic instability. By Judith February 27 Mar 2026 Judith February is executive officer: Freedom Under Law and editor of Daily Maverick’s legal newsletter, Judith’s […]
Whatever happens this week, we need as a society to fully understand and act against the forces of hate, division and chaos that simmer beneath the surface of our constitutional democracy. By Judith February29 Jun 2026 Ubuntu — I am because you are. There is talk of burning everywhere. Xenophobia stalks the land – not for the […]
Winnie Mandela’s life, as complex and divisive a figure as she was, reminds us that we can and must do better to improve the material conditions of those who are marginalised. Originally published in Daily Maverick on 24 May 2026 Ours is a country which satisfies no particular narrative. Many compete; the “rainbow nation”, as Desmond […]
20 April 2026 All of us at the ITI are delighted to join the board in congratulating our co-founder, Roelf Meyer, as South Africa’s next Ambassador to the United States of America. The diplomatic assignment comes at a pivotal moment when the two countries are focused on rebuilding trust underpinned by trade, economic cooperation and national security […]
