Myths of Multilateralism as the African Agenda Stagnates
Ashraf Patel explores the complexities of South Africa's G20 outcomes, revealing the contradictions in multilateralism and the stagnation of the African agenda amidst ...
MKP's Power Struggles Harming Electoral Prospects
As the 2026 Local Government Elections and the 2029 national polls approach, the MKP must convince the electorate that it is the alternative government, says the ...
Opportunity for Ramaphosa to Rescue Tarnished Domestic Legacy
The wave of goodwill generated by the G20 can support constructive action if it is focused on practical outcomes within South Africa. President Ramaphosa has the ...
AU, EU Summit: Debt Conundrum Remains Continent’s Achilles Heel
The AU-EU partnership may be steady, but it is hardly likely to become more equitable or balanced. The terms continue to be set by Europe, not Africa, says the writer. ...
Navigating the Complexities of Post-Liberation Power Relations
The recent ANC-SACP bilateral meeting has reignited discussions on the unresolved question of state power in South Africa. The bilateral has opened the door. Whether ...
SA's Role in the G20: A Symbolic Leadership or Real Influence?
The G20’s consensus-driven, informal architecture allows successors to reprioritise agendas and reinterpret prior outcomes. Symbolic authority is contingent on the ...
The Legacy of a Fearless Activist in South Africa's Democratic Journey
Sunny Singh was a dedicated activist whose commitment to the ANC and the struggle for democracy in South Africa shaped the course of history, says Ivan Pillay.
South Africa's G20 Summit: A Triumph of Unity and Leadership
The G20 Summit in Johannesburg was a triumph of unity, determination, and vision. It placed Africa at the heart of global discussions and demonstrated that the Global ...
Hamba Kahle Sunny Singh: A Pillar of Courage, Discipline, Sacrifice
Sunny Singh's life is a reminder of the calibre of leadership South Africa produced in its darkest hours and the calibre we must strive to reproduce in our own time, ...
Environmental Stress and Violent Conflict in Northern Nigeria
In northern Nigeria, the environmental crisis has fuelled resource competition between farmers and pastoralist herders and provided fertile ground for extremist ...
US Intimidation is Failing to Undermine SA’s Global Stature
Trump’s Africa strategy will intensify geopolitical competition on the continent, but it will also present opportunities for Africa to demonstrate unity and strategic ...
ANC's Bid to Sway Sceptical Electorate a Tall Order
The extent to which the ANC learnt from its mistakes, which resulted in the party’s dismal performance in 2024, will determine its election prospects in 2026. If ...
Hamba Kahle Sunny Singh: A Pillar of Courage, Discipline, Sacrifice
Sunny Singh's life is a reminder of the calibre of leadership South Africa produced in its darkest hours and the calibre we must strive to reproduce in our own time, ...
Trump's Bullying: Global Leaders Rally Behind SA at Historic African G20 Summit
Donald Trump's behaviour reflects a wider political posture marked by ideological rigidity, right-wing populism, and an unwillingness to recognise the agency of ...
The Legacy of Sunny Singh: A Revolutionary Not Afraid of Speaking Truth to Power
Sunny Singh touched so many people, from people whose main struggle was to get food on their table, to young people, to activists working in civics, to those who ...
Africa's Fight for Climate Reparations Remains Unfinished Business
The African Union would do well to wield the might of international law to advance climate justice in Africa. It would be a sad day if the issue of climate reparations ...
Africa's G20 Summit: Redefining Global Influence and Cooperation
Emerging centres of influence are now shaping global discussions with growing confidence, and the G20 Summit in South Africa serves as a clear marker of this shifting ...
Repackaging Apartheid: The DA’s Economic Justice Policy A Step Backwards for SA
Far from expanding democracy or redressing apartheid’s legacy, the DA’s proposals take us backward. South Africa needs bold, redistributive policies that confront ...
Cyril Ramaphosa's Resignation Gamble a Ruse to Mask Internal Revolt
By daring detractors to set a resignation date, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals uncertainty about who supports him, who tolerates him, and who plans to abandon ...