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Gurus of Green: The New Plantation Lords of the Platinum Wastelands
The land remembers. And when it is taken back, it will be by force of history, by force of justice, by force of a people who refuse to be enslaved yet again, writes Gillian Schutte.
Book Review | A potent antidote to white supremacy, post-1994 neo-apartheid state
Although 'Odyssey of Liberation' is a memoir of a life well lived, it should serve as both a wake-up call and a call to action.
Inside the Mindset of Liberalism’s Broad Church
Capitalism might be the raw driver of exploitation, but liberalism is its indispensable ally, lending moral cover, intellectual frameworks, and psychological assurances that keep truly revolutionary ideas at bay.
The Fragility of Liberalism
Exploring the contradictions within liberalism, Gillian Schutte reveals how its claims of rationality and justice often mask deeper vulnerabilities.
Welcome to South Africa: Mr World Cup in court, ANC’s Mr Porsche assets frozen
South Africa faces a wave of corruption scandals as SAFA president Danny Jordaan and former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe are implicated in serious allegations.
‘Neoliberal policy trajectory threatens the ANC’s legitimacy’
It is still too early to assess the impact of this decision, but there are signs that we might be following the same troubled path as countries that have adopted a neoliberal economic approach and are now battling social unrest.
SA’s new GNU navigates multiple headwinds in a dynamic global order
By Ashraf Patel2024 has been the big bonanza election year highlighting the chaos and discontents with democracy, with a mix of volatile outcomes. Elections in BRICS nations India and South Africa have eroded the power of incumbent ruling parties. The forthcoming UK, French and US election outcomes are scheduled to be fascinating.
ANC’s Achilles’ heel: Marikana, Phala Phala matters set to haunt Ramaphosa
The assertion implies that Ramaphosa’s adherence to these values could be a point of contention, potentially making him susceptible to pressure from political adversaries
Debunking sinophobia, myths and stereotypes about Africa-China relations
There is a huge body of policy and academic literature which questions the role of Africa and Africans, while portraying them as either passive recipients of Chinese investment and aid with little power, influence or control in their relations with China, or simply inadequately equipped to exercise their agency to advance their own national and continental interests.
Nation’s shift to the right has implications for BRICS
OPINION: Just as much as Javier Milei’s presidency looks set to turn Argentina’s domestic policy on its head, his presidency presents a potential turning point for the country’s foreign policy, writes David Monyae.
It is no surprise that the architect of apartheid had a Doctorate in Psychology
COLUMN: ‘I listened to the various EFF’s 10th Anniversary speeches. It all made me ponder whether we had misunderstood our 30-year journey with liberation. It is no surprise that the architect of apartheid had a Doctorate in Psychology. For oppression to reach the deepest parts of the human psyche. ’
Before the first freedom ballot is cast, the empire has bought, at the cheapest price
COLUMN: Veteran US politician and academic Robert Reich recently said that “Republican leaders have mastered the art of manufacturing crises to divert the public’s attention away from the real crisis of our era – the siphoning of income, wealth and power away from most Americans by a small group at the top. ”
Late government spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa honoured
His stature, associated with the likes of Chris Hani, Ruth First, Zachariah Keodirelang ‘ZK’ Matthews, Govan Mbeki, Lilian Ngoyi and Charlotte Maxeke, was confirmed at a wreath-laying ceremony at Freedom Park.
Soweto library closed due to ‘structural damage’
The two-storey library on Madikane Street, which caters for Protea North and surrounding areas such as Naledi and Protea Glen, has had its doors shut for months.
We imagine our problem is the failed ANC but that is only a pimple on the sore
OPINION: This week, I shall be guided by the ideas of the Brazilian educational philosopher, Paulo Freire, who proposed conscientisation as a pedagogic strategy for healing an ailing nation.
Our martyrs are disconnected from their place in history
COLUMN: Images of political leaders have in popular cultures over time come to show that those who make use of their likenesses in some form or other support countercultural and social justice work.
Jewish resistance served as an example for the liberation forces in Africa
LETTER: Exodus, the biblical story of the Israelites’ journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land, served as a potent metaphor for African liberation movements. Many African leaders who wanted to free their people from colonialism and injustice found solace in the story of struggle and freedom.
Remembering Winnie Madikizela Mandela: A tribute by Julius Malema
“Very few in modern struggles against colonial capitalist injustice have demonstrated the defiant determination and fearlessness of comrade Winnie. ”
With no signs of a true transition Chadians pin their hopes on talks
OPINION: It is obvious: the Zaghawas want to continue their grip on Chad, no matter what the president’s first name is, writes Helga Dickow.
Picking a fight with ‘Silicon Valley’s content moderation machine’
OPINION: Business tycoon Elon Musk might manage to introduce a measure of ideological competition into an increasingly closed system, writes Jason Willick.
Reasons why African countries choose to be neutral
OPINION: African countries’ decision to avoid condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine was not based only on issues directly connected to the conflict, writes Olayinka Ajala.