Unity Will Strengthen Africa's Case for Permanent UNSC Seats

Jackson Okata|Published

For Africa to succeed in its quest for a permanent place on the UNSC, the continent must first fix its fragmented unity and invest in strategic diplomacy, and then ...

Emulating Mandela's Ethical Leadership A Bridge Too Far for SA's Political Class

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

As South Africa marks the 12th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing, Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu critically examines the ANC's performance and its failure to uphold ...

Regaining Relevance, Moral Authority a Tall Order for Beleaguered ANC

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

If the ANC is to regain its relevance and moral authority, it must close the gap between its commitments and its actions, affirm the primacy of its primary constituency, ...

Silencing the Guns: Guinea-Bissau Coup Highlights Africa's Governance Crisis

Kim Heller|Published

The recent coup in Guinea-Bissau is a stark reminder of Africa's ongoing struggle with democratic fragility, says the writer.

Adapting Policy Framework in an Era of Coalitions a Strategic Imperative for ANC

Zamikhaya Maseti|Updated

At the heart of the NGC lies the question of organisational renewal: not as a slogan repeated at conferences, but as a substantive programme that must address degraded ...

Failing to Advance Working-Class Interests a Dark Stain on Cosatu’s Legacy

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

Cosatu still has structures and networks that can regroup the working class. It requires a clear return to solidarity, active involvement in mass action, and firm ...

The G20 Dilemma: South Africa, Trump, and the Future of Multilateralism

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 Summit is no longer about upstaging Donald Trump. It is about the future of the G20, the role of host nations, and the ...

Can anyone end the Ukraine war if Kiev refuses every compromise?

Alexander Bobrov|Published

Alexander Bobrov explores the complexities of Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, examining its implications for global security and the challenges it faces from ...

Myths of Multilateralism as the African Agenda Stagnates

Ashraf Patel|Published

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

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

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

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

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

Kim Heller|Published

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

Zamikhaya Maseti|Published

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?

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

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

Ivan Pillay|Published

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

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

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

Jeff Radebe|Published

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, ...

US Intimidation is Failing to Undermine SA’s Global Stature

Zamikhaya Maseti|Published

Trump’s Africa strategy will intensify geopolitical competition on the continent, but it will also present opportunities for Africa to demonstrate unity and strategic ...

Environmental Stress and Violent Conflict in Northern Nigeria

Abraham Ename Minko|Published

In northern Nigeria, the environmental crisis has fuelled resource competition between farmers and pastoralist herders and provided fertile ground for extremist ...