Michael Andisile Mayalo

iol opinion writer

The toxic alliance: Why the ANC and DA should end their coalition

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Explore the deteriorating alliance between the ANC and DA, a political partnership that has devolved into dysfunction, distrust, and public embarrassment, hindering ...

The urgent need for child safety in South Africa: lessons from Cwecwe's story

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

We owe it to Cwecwe and the innumerable other victims of violence to ...

Ubuntu and South Africa's future: A national identity at risk

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ubuntu, the cornerstone of South Africa's identity, faces unprecedented challenges in a world marked by inequality and individualism. Can this powerful philosophy ...

Transforming job applications: the impact of digitising the Z83 form on young South Africans

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Amid soaring youth unemployment, the South African government’s initiative to digitise the Z83 form represents a crucial step towards a more inclusive job market, ...

Taiwan’s Misguided Effort to Undermine South Africa’s Sovereignty

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Taiwan's recent accusations against South Africa raise questions about sovereignty and international norms. Is Taiwan distorting facts for political gain?

How the 2025 VAT increase will deepen inequality in South Africa

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

South Africa's 2025 Budget Speech proposes a VAT increase that threatens to widen the economic divide, impacting the poorest citizens the hardest. This article explores ...

Why young South Africans are disappointed with the Government of National Unit

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

After the 2024 elections, young South Africans are left disillusioned by a government prioritising political infighting over their needs.

Joe Biden commutes sentences for 37 death row inmates ahead of Donald Trump presidency

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The outgoing US President took action ahead of the return of Donald Trump, who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term.

Mozambique opposition threatens chaos as judges prepare to rule on disputed election

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tension was mounting in Mozambique on Monday with judges about to rule on its disputed election, with the opposition leader vowing chaos if the ruling party is confirmed ...

Vladimir Putin vows more 'destruction' for Ukraine following Kazan drone attack

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The strike on Kazan was the latest in a series of escalating aerial attacks in the nearly three-year conflict.

Nigeria raises alarm as death toll in food queue stampedes rises to 32

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Faced with skyrocketing food prices, many Nigerians have been forced to queue for charity handouts for hours just to get enough to eat.

Cyclone Chido death toll rises to 94 in Mozambique, 110,000 homes destroyed

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

After making landfall the storm ravaged the northern province of Cabo Delgado with gusts of around 260km/h, pelting it with 250mm of rain in a day.

Israeli air strike in Gaza kill 28 more lives, say rescuers

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least 28 Palestinians, including at one family's home and at a school building ...

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury in heavyweight championship rematch

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday nght.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta 'pretty worried' over injured Bukayo Saka

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bukayo Saka was forced off with an injury in Arsenal's Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.

Pep Guardiola vows Manchester City will regain confidence 'sooner or later' after another defeat

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his struggling Premier League champions will regain their confidence after another defeat.

Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal 'closer than ever' as pope condemns bombing that killed children

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is closer than ever, provided Israel does not impose new ...

Suspect in German Christmas market attack considered to be 'Islamophobic': Minister

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The Saudi suspect arrested at the scene of Germany's deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market is considered to hold "Islamophobic" views, the interior minister ...

German Chancellor Scholz visits Magdeburg After Christmas market attack that left five dead and over 200 injured

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits the site of a tragic car-ramming attack at a Christmas market, mourning the loss of five lives and calling for national unity ...

Heavyweight foes Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury set for titanic rematch

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury reprise their heavyweight "fight of the century" on Saturday with multiple titles and both fighters' place in history on the line. ...

Manchester United 'more in control' under Ruben Amorim says Iraola

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bournemouth will take on Ruben Amorim's Manchester United in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

Paul Pogba wants to 'turn page' after brother sentenced in extortion case

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Paul Pogba says he wanted "to turn the page" after his brother was sentenced to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after a high-profile extortion ...

Watch VideoPep Guardiola confident of Erling Haaland revival if Manchester City 'play better'

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident star striker Erling Haaland can rediscover his best form for the struggling Premier League champions.

Mikel Arteta says 'best is yet to come' as he marks five years at Arsenal

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mikel Arteta, appointed on December 20, 2019 won the FA Cup in his first season before leading the Gunners back to the Champions League.

Ruben Dias ruled out for up to four weeks as struggling Manchester City suffer fresh blow

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a muscular issue, compounding Pep Guardiola's problems as he seeks to save the club's ...