States do not act on goodwill, they act on interest. From a realist perspective, the United States’ campaign against Iran reflects a rational pursuit of strategic dominance, regardless of legal or humanitarian considerations. Based on reported objectives of “Operation Epic Fury”, the U.S. sought to: However, despite material damage, these
Corporate and forensic investigations help organisations establish facts, respond to allegations, and support accountability when fraud, misconduct, procurement irregularities, or disputes emerge. When an organisation faces such situations, the integrity of the process is as important as the outcome – a poorly conducted investigation can compromise disciplinary proceedings, expose the
Business intelligence helps organisations assess opportunities, identify threats, and make informed decisions before risks materialise. In practice, this means gathering, analysing, and interpreting information about markets, competitors, regulatory environments, and operational contexts – so that decisions are grounded in verified fact rather than assumption. Whether entering a new market, evaluating
South Africa continues to face high levels of crime and violence that negatively impact business continuity and private life generally. While soldiers may suppress visible violence in the immediate term, they are not structured, trained, or mandated to perform policing functions required to combat deep-rooted criminality. In this piece, Lunga
GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS There is a certain weight that comes with studying and applying the Law of Armed Conflict / International Humanitarian Law. It is a body of law built on the premise that “Even Wars have Limits” — that civilians must be protected, that suffering must not be unnecessary, and
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) is entering a defining phase. In November 2026, states parties will convene for the first Review Conference under South African presidency. This places South Africa at the centre of a process that has been shaped by humanitarian concerns, multilateral negotiation, and
For years, the South African corporate landscape operated under a comfortable, if unspoken, veil of plausible deniability. If a procurement deal felt “off” or a consultant’s fee seemed inflated, leadership could often look the other way, provided they weren’t the ones signing the checks. The commissions of the last decade—Zondo,
Despite pursuing a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, South Africa’s economic engagement with Israel has continued in specific sectors. In 2025, South Africa became Israel’s largest seaborne coal supplier, following Colombia’s August 2024 export ban. According to Kpler commodity analytics, Reuters reporting (December 2025), UN
In August 2024, a women-led startup support programme was implemented through a collaboration between Lamatsamo Holdings (Pty) Ltd and the Carolina Employment Business & Training Centre (CEBT), a Section 18A organisation. The programme was fully self-funded by Lamatsamo Holdings, under the leadership of Bonisile Fortunate Shongwe. No corporate sponsorship and
Following the Bekkersdal mass shooting that killed nine people on Sunday morning, the Rand West City Local Municipality has called for military deployment. This response reveals more about systemic security failures than it solves. Police report that in the early hours of December 21, approximately twelve gunmen opened fire at
