LA chaos a reflection of deep-rooted divisions
The visual symbolism of troops patrolling American streets — armed, uniformed and ready for combat — sends a chilling message that undermines democratic values and ...
Trump's Travel Ban: Perpetuating Discrimination Against African Nations
Donald Trump treats Africa with obvious disdain. It is important that Africa develops a common position and becomes more assertive towards the Trump administration, ...
GNU Extravagance Making a Mockery of Austerity Measures
Given that most of the countries our executive visits have embassies with staff, is it not possible to use some of the staff members already stationed in those countries ...
Emulating the 1976 generation will require resilience, innovation
The Youth of 1976 defined their destiny. They defied an oppressive order and offered themselves to history’s altar. The youth of today must do the same, except ...
Navigating the Ideological Divide: The Litmus Test for Fragile GNU
Despite the absence of a coalition policy agreement – or maybe because of it – policy matters have become very prominent during the GNU lifespan. South African politics ...
MKP, EFF Unity: Is It Time for Another Cup of Tea?
The willingness of progressive forces to work in unison at this moment, irrespective of longer-term strategic differences, will determine a new matrix of political ...
Time for the Youth to Rediscover Their Militancy and Voices
Like the youth of 1976, the generation of 2025 must reclaim the future with a youth reset, not await handouts from the fading liberators who only care about the ...
The SACP's People’s Caravan: A Flirtation with the Electorate Ahead of Local Government Polls?
The People’s Caravan Campaign has jolted the SACP from a deep slumber. One only wishes this campaign were not a seasonal flirtation with the masses in the run-up ...
NPA's Leadership Crisis: Eroding Legal Integrity in Favour of Political Expediency
The erosion of legal integrity in favour of political expediency suggests the NPA, whether by design or acquiescence, has become a tool in internal power struggles ...
From Auschwitz to Gaza: The modern-day concentration camp
Unlike the Nazis, who tried to hide the Holocaust, the genocide carried out against the Palestinians is exposed to the world, thundered at and extolled by the leaders ...
Europe’s Left Must Unite to Oppose NATO's Rearmament and Austerity
With rising inequality and reductions in social spending due to austerity policies, hundreds of millions of people in Europe have already experienced stagnant or ...
Joseph Kabila's return: What it means for the DRC's political landscape
Having led the country for 18 years, Joseph Kabila still commands a significant following among the Congolese people and the political class. Kabila’s return has ...
Child Trafficking: How South Africa is Failing its Children
Given that the most vulnerable communities are often terrorized by drug dealers, and there is an acute shortage of rehabilitation facilities for them, the poor remain ...
The EFF's Political Strategy: Is it Time for a Change?
In a nutshell, it is time for the EFF to grow. The party has made its presence felt in South African politics. It has taken bold decisions and left indelible footprints. ...
Celebrating Rashid Lombard: A Legacy of Humility and Courage
Rashid was a humble man and did not always know the influence he had on the lives of many people throughout South Africa. He loved music and photography, but I suspect ...
A long walk to economic freedom for the youth
An attitude of self-betterment and self-liberation is the redemption song of today's youth. Despair is not a strategy, and noise-making without a coordinated voice ...
Trump's bid to dismantle multilateralism diminishes US influence
When the US withdraws from global leadership, it creates a vacuum that others are more than willing to fill. By not being at the table, the US risks being left behind, ...
Power Struggle: Jacob Zuma's Double-Edged Spear Thwarts Floyd Shivambu's Ambition
Jacob Zuma understands the art of war, and more importantly, the art of timing. Floyd Shivambu may have embarrassed the MK Party publicly, but Zuma buried him strategically, ...
Floyd Shivambu's Axing: MKP's Struggle for Stability Ahead of Local Government Polls
It is time for the MKP to focus on repositioning itself as the official opposition and avoid what the DA failed to do in that position. With the Local Government ...