Here’s why Kenyans are heading back to the polls on October...
Kenyans head back to the polls on October 17 for a new presidential election - its second for the year. . This second election...
UCT, decolonisation and the academic boycott of Israel
UCT's Palestine Solidarity Forum explains the place the unjust occupation of Palestine holds in global structures of oppression, and why it is so important...
Here’s why we need to give zama-zamas mining permits
In August, informal miners marched on the department of mineral resources (DMR) in Pretoria to demand the legalisation of small-scale mining and a moratorium...
Three ways you can check your privilege and build social change
Power dynamics in social movements are important - they can either enable or disable them. In an article titled Tools for White Guys who...
Incest is icky, but for Jon and Daenerys it’s not immoral
*spoilers for Game of Thrones season seven finale ahead*
So Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow finally got it on. All that romantic tension, handholding and...
Andile Mngxitama: populist Gupta-defender or enemy of white supremacy?
Just a year into his political campaign, Andile Mngxitama has emerged as a disruptor in South African politics. He’s been labelled a political agitator...
How to get rid of an incompetent ward councillor
Ward councillors are meant to act as a bridge between community members and government. But councils are often the first places where communities come...
Three reasons #UniteBehind is different from #ZumaMustFall and #BlackMonday
Civil society organisations in Cape Town are marched to Parliament on Monday afternoon to call for the removal of President Jacob Zuma. This came ahead...
Voting isn’t the end – three bills that need your comment...
Parliament is currently amending several bills that will have a direct impact on the average South African. The bills are in the public comment...
What you need to know about extrajudicial killings in Kenya
When a Kenyan police officer shot and injured a young woman after a Wizkid concert on Saturday in Nairobi, it sparked anger among Kenyans....
Frantz Fanon: father of decolonisation
Frantz Omar Fanon, the psychiatrist, revolutionary and father of decolonisation, would be 92 years old. Born on the French colony Martinique, the fifth of...
Trade, Tourism and Education: China’s impact on South Africa is growing
Over the past decade, South Africa has continued to strengthen its ties with the People's Republic of China. The country could stand to gain...
Airbnb: catalyst for economic growth or agent of gentrification?
With comparatively cheap, hassle-free services, Airbnb has revolutionised the tourist and home-sharing industry worldwide. But not all are convinced that Airbnb represents a step forward...
Looting, alleged rape, and political interference: what’s happening at Unizulu?
Fresh scandal has emerged at the University of Zululand (Unizulu), including allegations of financial mismanagement and claims that university staff raped a student.
Unizulu was...
Five things to know about Germany’s plan for Africa
Africa will be high on the agenda at the G20 summit, set to take place in Hamburg from July 7 to 8. German Chancellor...
Eid in South Africa: Here’s What You Need To Know
The month of Ramadan is almost over for Muslims in South Africa and around the world. However, the holy month is followed by the...
What does the Kiribilly judgment tell us about unlawful evictions and...
Evictions are commonplace in South Africa, due in part to extreme economic inequality and historic land dispossession. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa's...
Statistics surrounding South Africa’s farm murder rate are more political than...
A recent analysis by Africa Check, an organisation that promotes accuracy in media reporting, has called into question the accuracy of commonly cited farm...
