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Xhosa hero, a thorn in the side of the colonial invaders, meets his end
Interesting stuff from history that happened on May 28
Africa Day Solidarity Walk: A call for unity against dictatorship and exploitation
Various organisations, including human rights and migrant movements, marched in the Africa Day Solidarity Walk on Saturday.
How Cape Town almost became a penal colony
Turning back the clock, how Cape Town nearly became a penal colony.
The impact of colonisation on Nigeria and the call for reparations
Decades of colonisation have left deep scars on Nigeria, prompting urgent discussions on reparations, as a recent panel explored the UK's historical injustices and the path forward for justice
Roets' controversial claims about SA universities teaching 'white genocide' gets rubbished
Ernst Roets discussed controversial and false claims about anti-White narratives in South African universities during an interview with Tucker Carlson, a prominent right-wing commentator.
African Union Summit addresses conflict, colonialism and reparations
At the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders discuss the urgent need for reparations and address the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasising the importance of dialogue and justice.
Zimbabwean Foreign Minister plans to visit Russia 'very soon'
Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira has announced plans for an imminent visit to Russia, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations.
The Insidious Blindness of White Denial in Confronting the Legacy of Apartheid and Colonialism
This is not just ignorance; it is a deliberate act of erasure, a refusal to confront the uncomfortable truths of history and their own complicity in perpetuating inequality.
Strategic PR: Reclaiming SA's land reform narrative amid misinformation
As global misinformation threatens South Africa's reputation amid the Land Expropriation Act debate, strategic PR emerges as a crucial tool for reclaiming the national narrative. This analysis explores how South Africa can effectively communicate its story to the world while combating false narratives.
How colonial borders continue to shape African conflicts
In December 2006, a crucial African statistical development initiative nearly collapsed under the weight of post-war tensions between Angola and Rwanda. This is the untold story of how careful diplomacy and determination saved continental cooperation in the face of colonial legacy conflicts.
From Leopold to lithium: How corporations perfected the art of plundering Africa
The current conflict in the DRC is not just a crisis of governance or ethnic tensions but a direct continuation of a colonial project rebranded for the 21st century.
Hunter Hunted: The rise of US imperialism and the consequences for Europe
Exploring how Europe’s historical dominance has transformed into vulnerability under US imperialism, revealing the cyclical nature of power dynamics and the urgent need for a re-evaluation of its role in the global landscape
Helen Zille, who said that colonialism had positive aspects, says people play the race card when attacking her
DA chairperson Helen Zille said that her opponents always turn to race when they have nothing else to attack her with.
Reclaiming our dignity – A sacred call to justice and humanity
A milestone rooted in dignity
'Karou Charou’ to launch new political party, 1860NIC Congress
‘The number 1860 is synonymous with Moodley’s minority Indian community. His forefathers landed on the shores of Durban, South Africa on November 16, 1860 as slaves from India, promised a better life in South Africa. ’
Year of remembrance: KZN Museum celebrates King Cetshwayo’s legacy
The KwaZulu-Natal Museum’s 2024 commemorative events honour King Cetshwayo,recognising his pivotal role in Zulu history and resistance.
Black Americans receive texts saying they will be picking cotton in the nearest plantain days after Trump victory
With the country’s known history of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery where black people were made to pick cotton and were brutalised, these texts brought up trauma among the black population.
Giving traditional leaders public funds will create cultural conflicts
Professor Sihawu Ngubane warns that the KwaZulu-Natal government’s decision to allocate public funds to traditional leaders could lead to cultural conflicts and accountability issues.
EFF slams Leon Schreiber’s visa-free agreement with Ukraine as ‘betrayal’ of SA’s solidarity with Russia
The EFF strongly opposes the visa-free agreement with Ukraine, claiming it undermines South Africa’s historic alliance with Russia and BRICS.
African Union wins inaugural Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize
The historic event, held at the Bolshoi Theatre, was attended by international dignitaries, public figures, and cultural leaders, underscoring the AU’s growing global recognition.
EFF slams John Steenhuisen for incompetence and cadre deployment in the Department of Agriculture
Public outrage continues as Steenhuisen faces criticism for hiring individuals with questionable backgrounds, raising serious concerns about governance and integrity in his ministry.
Life lessons learnt from Phyllis Naidoo
A 30-years-of-democracy memorial lecture was held to commemorate the extraordinary life of Dr Phyllis Naidoo.
SARB’s monetary policy a tool of neo-colonial influence
Is the Bank governor’s approach to interest rates too dogmatic? Should the SARB mandate be expanded to help the country address the crisis of poverty, unemployment and inequality? Can the SARB be redeemed? the writer asks.
GNU seeks to normalise the ANC’s historic political setback
The notion that the performance of the so-called GNU can be assessed in 100 days is misplaced and mischievous; '100 days’ mark has no basis in law or our Constitution, and is an arbitrary milestone, the writer says.
Does the Natal Indian Congress have a role in the future South Africa we want and deserve?
There is no doubt of the impact of the NIC on the country’s politics – and history – especially its role in forming the United Democratic Front in 1983, which mobilised against apartheid, demanding the creation of a united, nonracial, non-sexist, and democratic South Africa, the writer says.