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Saturday, June 7, 2025

The urgent need to reskill South Africa's youth for the AI future

An open letter to the Chairperson highlights the urgent need for South Africa to emulate India's approach in reskilling its youth for the booming AI industry, as millions face unemployment and technological displacement

Phapano Phasha|Published

Tech Billionaires and Political Power: The stakes of Trump and Musk's relationship

The evolving relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk raises critical questions about the future of American hegemony and the influence of tech billionaires on global politics

Bheki Gila|Published

Burkina Faso's revolutionary shift under Traoré's leadership

How the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum embodies Burkina Faso's revolutionary spirit and reflects the transformative leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré

Tswelopele Makoe|Published

How arrogance can lead to a politician's downfall

Exploring the dangers of political arrogance, this article highlights how a lack of humility can lead to a politician's downfall, using the recent behaviour of Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as a case study

Vusi Shongwe|Published

How Ukraine's drone attacks jeopardise peace efforts with Russia

US President Donald Trump insists that Washington had no role in Ukraine's provocative drone strikes on Russian airbases, raising questions about the future of peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv

Abbey Makoe|Published

How Musk, Ramaphosa, and Jonas shape the future of connectivity

Explore the complex narrative surrounding SpaceX's Starlink and its controversial ties to South Africa, revealing the layers of obfuscation and political implications that challenge the narrative of connectivity

Bheki Gila|Published

How sport shapes our understanding of heritage and cultural identity

Discover how sport serves as a vital lens for understanding heritage and tourism, revealing the intricate connections between cultural identity, historical narratives, and the experiences of cultural travellers

Vusi Shongwe|Published

Trump and his 90-day panacea

Discover the intricacies of the secret US-China meeting in Geneva, where urgent diplomatic discussions took place amid escalating trade tensions and strategic manoeuvring

Bheki Gila|Published

Uncovering the blood gold crisis in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso faces a dire humanitarian crisis as military rule suppresses press freedoms and obscures the truth. Investigative reports reveal a nation in collapse, where blood gold fuels violence and suffering. What lies behind the façade of liberation?

Phapano Phasha|Published