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 he loved people more, says the writer.
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 is ineffective. This was aptly demonstrated by the 2024 Kenyan protestors, the children of 1976 in apartheid South Africa, and the Fees Must Fall movement in post-apartheid South Africa, says the writer.
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, losing further influence, missing opportunities, and a diminished role in shaping global policies, says the writer.
BRICS+ Series: Iran’s Solar Energy Takeoff
Iran is rapidly emerging as a renewable energy powerhouse, making bold strides in solar energy expansion that signal a transformative shift—not just for the country, but for the broader BRICS+ alliance. In the past Iranian year alone (ending March 2025), Iran added an impressive 600 megawatts (MW) of solar power to its national grid—four times the previous annual average. This surge represents a turning point for both Iran's energy policy and the global South's efforts to build energy resilience and independence.
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, says the writer.
Soviet Union and South Africa: Allies in World War II
80th anniversary of the victory that crushed Nazism, liberated Europe, and laid the foundations of the African national freedom movement
Inclusive Education in South Africa - A Forgotten Promise?
After 23 years since the introduction of Education White Paper 6, why are learners with disabilities still excluded from South Africa's education system?
COMMENT | Shivambu’s exit exposes fragile leadership and factional tensions in MK Party
Floyd Shivambu's removal as Secretary-General of the MK Party highlights ongoing leadership instability and raises questions about the party's future. This article explores the implications of his departure and the broader challenges facing South Africa's political landscape.
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 ELections imminent, the movement of musical chairs must now end, says the writer.