Daniel Chapo’s Challenge: Uniting A Nation Amid Civil Strife
Incoming President of Moçambique Daniel Chapo at his inauguration at the Independence Square in Maputo on January 15, 2025. Chapo will need to calm and soothe citizens after months of protests that raged through the nation in an alarming surge of electoral contestation and conflict since October 2024, says the
Expanded BRICS Takes on a Brave New World Amidst the Rise of a Trump, Musk Agenda
People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the welcome ceremony of the State Visit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 2, 2024. As the world enters a Dystopian phase, the BRICS Plus nations will shape and guide an inclusive
Leveraging SA, India partnership will enhance G20 Presidency
President Cyril Ramaphosa with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Drawing lessons from India’s human-centric and pragmatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Africa aims to bridge divides on contentious issues such as territorial integrity, digital transformation, and climate change. File photo: Independent Media Archives. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for
Ideological conflicts a significant threat to GNU’s survival
The member of the 7th administration in Government of National Unity (GNU). Picture: X/South African Government. Six months into its tenure, South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) remains a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. Bringing together unlikely partners such as the ANC, DA, Patriotic Alliance, and Freedom Front
Revitalising Local Government: The Need for Ethical Leadership
South Africa’s local government journey, grounded in the ideals of the White Paper and the Constitution, has achieved significant milestones. Today, over 80% of households have piped water, nearly 95% have electricity, and fewer than 20% lack internet access. Yet, these successes mask critical cracks that threaten the system’s sustainability.
2024: A Year of Global Elections and Political Shifts
A man stares at the devastation in the aftermath of an Israeli strike that targeted the Sfeir neighbourhood in Beirutís southern suburbs on October 6, 2024. The year 2024 has been marked by sweeping political, social, and environmental shifts that will undoubtedly shape the global trajectory for years to come,
Political grandstanding hinders SA’s economic recovery
South Africa’s economy faced a turbulent 2024, marked by slow growth, high unemployment, and lingering structural challenges. While the formation of a Government of National Unity brought political stability and a stronger rand, economic contractions, drought-stricken agriculture, and inadequate education outcomes have stalled meaningful progress argues, Prof. Bonke Dumisa. Picture
Cosatu at 39: Labour movement grapples with decline under ANC rule
Members of Cosatu protest fair pay in this file picture taken in Durban. Picture: DOCTOR NGCOBO/Independent Newspapers As Cosatu marks 39 years of existence, the state of organised labour in South Africa is a far cry from its historic role in defeating apartheid. The formation of the Government of National
Lessons from India’s G20 Presidency for South Africa’s Upcoming Summit
(From left) President of the World Bank, Mr Ajay Banga, President of Brazil Lula da Silva, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Joe Biden at the G20 Leaders’ Summit held at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition Convention Centre in New Delhi, India on
SACP’s Independent Path: A new chapter in the Tri-Partite Alliance
The decision by the SACP to contest elections stems from historical context, ongoing challenges, and a strong commitment to the socio-economic betterment of South Africa’s majority, argues the writer. The decision by the SACP to contest elections stems from historical context, ongoing challenges, and a strong commitment to the socio-economic
Is G20 Solidarity and Sustainability Possible in an Age of Northern protectionism?
SOUTH Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana (left) and President Cyril Ramaphosa in conversation at the G20 Media Launch held in the Imbizo Media Centre Cape Town on December 3, 2024. Picture: Katlholo Maifadi/DIRCO Ashraf Patel South Africa, and Africa’s, G20 in 2025 comes at a time of deepening geopolitical and
Syria’s turmoil: The West’s Role In The Destabilisation Of A Region
AN aerial view shows a bridge, destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, in the town of in Qusayr in Syria’s central Homs province on December 14, 2024. The regime change in Syria serves to redirect global attention away from Israel’s brutal occupation of Palestine and genocidal activities in Gaza, says the
Daniel Chapo’s Challenge: Uniting A Nation Amid Civil Strife
Incoming President of Moçambique Daniel Chapo at his inauguration at the Independence Square in Maputo on January 15, 2025. Chapo will need to calm and
Expanded BRICS Takes on a Brave New World Amidst the Rise of a Trump, Musk Agenda
People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the welcome ceremony of the State Visit at the Great Hall of the
Leveraging SA, India partnership will enhance G20 Presidency
President Cyril Ramaphosa with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Drawing lessons from India’s human-centric and pragmatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Africa aims to
Ideological conflicts a significant threat to GNU’s survival
The member of the 7th administration in Government of National Unity (GNU). Picture: X/South African Government. Six months into its tenure, South Africa’s Government of
Revitalising Local Government: The Need for Ethical Leadership
South Africa’s local government journey, grounded in the ideals of the White Paper and the Constitution, has achieved significant milestones. Today, over 80% of households
2024: A Year of Global Elections and Political Shifts
A man stares at the devastation in the aftermath of an Israeli strike that targeted the Sfeir neighbourhood in Beirutís southern suburbs on October 6,
Political grandstanding hinders SA’s economic recovery
South Africa’s economy faced a turbulent 2024, marked by slow growth, high unemployment, and lingering structural challenges. While the formation of a Government of National
Cosatu at 39: Labour movement grapples with decline under ANC rule
Members of Cosatu protest fair pay in this file picture taken in Durban. Picture: DOCTOR NGCOBO/Independent Newspapers As Cosatu marks 39 years of existence, the
Lessons from India’s G20 Presidency for South Africa’s Upcoming Summit
(From left) President of the World Bank, Mr Ajay Banga, President of Brazil Lula da Silva, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril
SACP’s Independent Path: A new chapter in the Tri-Partite Alliance
The decision by the SACP to contest elections stems from historical context, ongoing challenges, and a strong commitment to the socio-economic betterment of South Africa’s