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Elon Musk's influence on Trump: A closer look at the Afrikaner genocide debate

As Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly clash, questions arise about the potential impact on US-South Africa relations, particularly concerning the contentious issue of Afrikaner genocide.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Dr Nandipha Magudumana takes legal battle for freedom to Constitutional Court

Dr Nandipha Magudumana is taking her fight for freedom to the Constitutional Court after her appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Constitutional Court to decide on CPS's profits from unlawful social grants contract

Freedom Under Law pushes for accountability as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on CPS's profits from an unlawful social grants contract.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Freedom in the crucible of South Africa's challenges

Alternative Synopsis"Explore the profound meaning of freedom in South Africa today as we reflect on its complexities and the insights of thinkers like Svetlana Boym, who offers a fresh perspective on the historical and cultural dimensions of freedom

Sunday Independent Opinion
Vusi Shongwe|Published

ANC calls for renewal and unity amid challenges, as it reflects on 31 years of freedom

On the 31st anniversary of South Africa’s democracy, the African National Congress (ANC) has urged South Africans to reflect on the country’s liberation journey and commit to renewing democracy.

News South Africa
Wendy Dondolo|Published

When freedom is born: from Mathuras chains to Madibas liberation

Freedom, as a concept, has long been a site of contention and redefinition, says Yogan Naidoo

The Post Opinion
Yogan Naidoo|Published

Liberalism’s Frankenstein: How it helped create and empower the billionaire class

This analysis reveals how liberalism's long-standing role as capitalism's gatekeeper may have created the very monster it now fears - an unleashed billionaire class that no longer needs its services.

News Opinion
Gillian Schutte|Published

SONA 2025 | South Africans stand with 'Cupcake' after President Ramaphosa's 'we will not be bullied' comment

Amid rising negative foreign rhetoric, South Africans rally behind President Ramaphosa's defiant stance at SONA, declaring unity against external pressures.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Top world officials congratulate Donald Trump on his inauguration

From Europe to South Africa, global leaders have extended olive branches to Donald Trump as he assumes the US presidency for a historic second term. Key allies including Germany's Scholz and Brazil's Lula emphasised strengthening international cooperation and shared democratic values.

News World
Sputnik|Published

Askies? Party attendees arrested for 'looking too gay'

Seven individuals were charged with "trying to arouse interest in non-traditional sexual relations," an act that has been illegal in Russia for 10 years.

News World
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Journalist's body found stuffed in a septic tank in India

Freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, 28, was found dead in a septic tank in India.

News World
AFP|Published