South Africa has failed to break the back of the apartheid architecture. Thirty one years since the 1994 breakthrough, the democratic experiment has not delivered on its promises, says the writer.
All that 88-year-old and sickly Pope Francis could manage on Sunday was to dish out sweets on a public square. He has asked us all to carry our crosses - and those of others - and do something to make the world a better and more peaceful place. What will you do this Easter and beyond?
People in developing and least industrialised countries don’t just desire prosperity. They demand shared prosperity – the creation of societies where everyone can improve their lives and benefit from economic growth, says the writer.
From Obama's contentious 2013 South African visit to today's escalating global tensions, it's saddening to observe how smaller nations like Lesotho get caught in the crossfire when superpowers clash. As US-China relations deteriorate and global economic instability looms, what fate awaits countries with limited influence in this high-stakes international power struggle?
The sacrifices of Solomon Mahlangu, Chris Hani, Oliver Reginald Tambo and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela remain enduring beacons guiding our nation’s commitment to non-racialism, non-sexism, human rights, social justice and international solidarity, says Alvin Botes.
As Trump dismantles the old order, it raises the question of whether progressive movements can put aside their differences and take the opportunity to steer the country toward a more independent trajectory, says the writer.
The serious challenge is that there is no evidence or sign anywhere that Africa’s political and intellectual leadership is not only conscious of the need to define our Continent’s place in the emerging multipolar world but is ready to act on this urgent matter, argues former President Thabo. Mbeki.
Donald Trump's return to power has accelerated the rise of billionaire oligarchs who are reshaping global politics. Bernie Sanders warns these ultra-wealthy elites seek to dominate our politics, information, and economy – but a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election suggests democracy might be fighting back.
Despite the Trump administration's belligerence, South Africa remains a formidable player in global diplomacy. US institutions, civil society organisations, and businesses that remain committed to democracy and international cooperation must be engaged, says the writer.